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and the band returned to a somewhat folkier sound - albeit with synthesisers - for 1982's 'The Broadsword And The Beast'

"I think there's this weird parallel that was kind of happening in both of our lives around that period where we're both being immersed in completely different cultures from where we came from

" He and fellow revolutionary Merle Haggard were cranking out raw

bassist Sal Villaneuva (Demonspeed)

and directed by the duo

El Michels Affair "24 Hr Sports" COLOR:STANDARD and the band returned toLeon Michels has quietly become one of the most sought after producers in music. His signature sound has caught the attention of the mainstream while continuing to inspire the underground. Since 2023's El Michels Affair & Black Thought album Glorious Game, Michels has been busy producing records for other artists; Norah Jones' Grammy winning Visions, Clairo's Grammy nominated Charm, Kali Uchis' "Moonlight", as well as albums for labelmates Brainstory,