Originally issued as a limited run of 250 on Weird Beard in 2020, Korb II sold out quickly, becoming the fastest selling LP on the label to date. With brand new artwork including obi strip and insert, Korb II is being jointly re-released by Echodelick Records, Weird Beard, and Dreamlord Recordings. The new version, cut from the original masters, also in a run of just 250 on 180g black vinyl.

Korb Il builds upon the solid kosmiche foundation laid in their first album and expands on it exponentially. Using vintage instruments and effects, KORB provide a soundtrack that harks back to classic sci fi films, drawing you in and placing you firmly in a futuristic landscape.

Review from Isolation

One of the strengths of the Weird Beard label is the sheer variety of material they release. Of course, everything is rooted in the psych field, but there are many facets to that genre and Weird Beard embrace them all. Following hard on the heels of their dynamic tenth vinyl offering with Mugstar and Damo Suzuki, number eleven sees them releasing the second collection from Korb, the "enigmatic and prolific" British duo of Alec Wood and Jonathan Parkes, who originally operated as Mutante before adopting their new name in 2018. Korb's debut album was put out on their own Dreamlord Recordings label in July of that year to some seriously good reviews, and Weird Beard have now stepped in to give physical form to their follow-up. Described brilliantly by Russ Brown as "future music from 1972", the debut album was an almost perfect example of classic space rock being transported into the modern age. Chock full of modular synths, treated rhythms and tripping guitars it managed to sound both retro yet fresh and if you were a fan of that album, then Korb II offers up similar delights. The two records are linked by style and theme. Where Korb includes 'Power Structure' and 'Earth Ritual', II contains 'Mega Structure' and 'Hollow Earth'. 'Korbs First Android' graces the debut album, while the second has 'Korbs Next Android'. And both albums take flight and explore similar galaxies with the minimum of fuss. There's nothing that jars, little in the way of turbulence, but plenty of inquisitiveness and no little beauty. From the first probing bass notes of 'Dirty Robots' to the layered synths tucking you into bed at the conclusion of 'Night Vision', Korb II unravels the mystery of the cosmos while wrapping its comforting arms around you. There's no space monsters here to worry about, no meteorite storms; the only danger is your brain melting slowly and dripping through your ears as Korb II gently stretches horizons and fills them with a kaleidoscope of wonders. Their great achievement is producing a sound that is so classic it almost hurts, yet not allowing it to become formulaic. It's like a familiar fairground ride that never loses its thrill. When your journey has ended, you run to the back of the queue to wait for another ride. All aboard ....