Lord Shepherd

Gilles Peterson, BBC / WWFM:

"Great to see this Dingwalls classic getting a reissue"

The newly remastered edition of "Evidence For Real" will be released November 14th on vinyl, digital, and streaming platforms, restoring the powerful work of a drummer, composer, and bandleader who chose to walk his own path, well outside the mainstream.

Born Robert Charles Sheppard Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska, and later known as Ambonisye Lord Shepherd, the artist carried a life story as inspiring as his music. From his formative years in Omaha’s historic 24th & Lake district to his creative explorations in Los Angeles, Shepherd forged a sound that was at once fiercely personal and universally searching.

Recorded in late-night sessions across Hollywood and Hermosa Beach with a close circle of collaborators, Evidence For Real reflects Shepherd’s spiritual journey in the wake of his mother’s passing, embodying his belief in music as a vehicle for healing and higher consciousness.

This 2025 reissue finally brings Shepherd’s vision back into the light.

UKVibe ★★★★

"It doesn’t smooth, it doesn’t explain. It documents life in sound. Frederiksberg’s vinyl reissue returns the album to circulation with the seriousness it deserves, keeping its character intact rather than trying to fix it."

Mojo Magazine: ★★★★