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Vespero
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Vespero, originally called Веспер (Vesper), is a band formed in Astrakhan, Russian Federation in 2003 as all instrumental quartet of Arkady Fedotov (bass, keyboards), Valentin Rulev (violin), Ivan Fedotov (drums, percussion), and Alexander Kuzovlev (guitar). Originally oriented towards space-rock and krautrock jamming, the band later expanded to include vocals and tackle more psychedelic and progressive material.
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http://vespero.ru
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Vespero — The Four Zoas Vespero — The Four Zoas
(Tonzonen TON076, 2020, CD / LP / DL)
Various Artists — Head Music 2 Various Artists — Head Music 2
(Fruits de Mer strange fish twenty-one, 2020, 3LP)
Ángel Ontalva & Vespero — Live at the Astrakhan State Theatre of Opera and Ballet Ángel Ontalva & Vespero — Live at the Astrakhan State Theatre of Opera and Ballet
(octoberXart Records rus04, 2020, CD / DL)
Ángel Ontalva & Vespero — Carta Marina Ángel Ontalva & Vespero — Carta Marina
(Bandcamp no#, 2018, CD / DL)
Vespero — Hollow Moon Vespero — Hollow Moon
(Tonzonen TON042, 2018, CD / LP / DL)
Ángel Ontalva & Vespero — Sea Orm Liventure Ángel Ontalva & Vespero — Sea Orm Liventure
(Bandcamp no#, 2018, CD / DL)
Dave Thompson — The Incomplete Angler - 10 Years of Fruits de Mer Records Dave Thompson — The Incomplete Angler - 10 Years of Fruits de Mer Records
(Dave Thompson Books, 2018, TPB)
Various Artists — Kopf Musik Various Artists — Kopf Musik
(Fruits de Mer crustacean 79, 2017, 3CD)
Vespero — Shum-Shir Vespero — Shum-Shir
(Tonzonen TON030, 2017, LP)
Vespero — Azmari: Abyssinian Liventure Vespero — Azmari: Abyssinian Liventure
(Bandcamp no#, 2016, CD / LP / DL)
Vespero — Lique Mekwas Vespero — Lique Mekwas
(RAIG R092, 2016, CD)
Various Artists — Psych Fest Volume One Various Artists — Psych Fest Volume One
(Addicted Label BNiL no#, 2016, DL)
Various Artists — Space Rock: An Interstellar Traveler's Guide Various Artists — Space Rock: An Interstellar Traveler's Guide
(Purple Pyramid CLO0355CD, 2016, 6CD)
Vespero — Fitful Slumber until 5 A.M. Vespero — Fitful Slumber until 5 A.M.
(RAIG R086, 2015, CD)
Vespero — Loudness for the Masses - Live in Concert 2015 Vespero — Loudness for the Masses - Live in Concert 2015
(Tonzonen TON008, 2015, 2LP)
Vespero — Careful with That Axe, Eugene Vespero — Careful with That Axe, Eugene
(Fruits de Mer crustacean 42, 2013, 7")
Vespero — Droga Vespero — Droga
(RAIG R079, 2013, CD)
Various Artists — Strange Fish Two Various Artists — Strange Fish Two
(Fruits de Mer strange fish two, 2013, 2LP)
Vespero — Subkraut: U-Boats Willkommen Hier Vespero — Subkraut: U-Boats Willkommen Hier
(RAIG R073, 2012, CD)
Vespero — By the Waters of Tomorrow Vespero — By the Waters of Tomorrow
(RAIG R058, 2010, CD)
Vespero — Surpassing All Kings Vespero — Surpassing All Kings
(RAIG R041, 2009, CD)
Vespero — Foam Vespero — Foam
(Trail Records TR 02, 2008, CD)
Vespero — Rito Vespero — Rito
(RAIG R024, 2007, CD)

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