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Heavy Psychedelic Blues Rock
Steppenwolf was a Canadian-American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1967. The group was founded by singer/rhythm guitarist John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian band the Sparrows. Guitarist Michael Monarch and bassist Rushton Moreve were recruited via notices placed in Los Angeles-area record and musical instrument stores. Steppenwolf is the debut studio album by band, released on January 29, 1968. Monster is the fourth studio album by band, released in November 1969.
Steppenwolf (1968/2013) Analogue Productions - CAPP 50029 SA
Tracks:
01. Sookie Sookie (Don Covay) – 3:13
02. Everybody's Next One (John Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 2:56
03. Berry Rides Again (John Kay) – 2:48
04. Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon) – 5:11
05. Born To Be Wild (Mars Bonfire) – 3:28
06. Your Wall's Too High (John Kay) – 5:44
07. Desperation (John Kay) – 5:44
08. The Pusher (Hoyt Axton) – 5:49
09. A Girl I Knew (John Kay, Morgan Cavett) – 2:38
10. Take What You Need (John Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 3:27
11. The Ostrich (John Kay) – 5:41
Personnel:
- John Kay - guitars, harmonica, lead vocals
- Rushton Moreve - bass, backing vocals
- Michael Monarch - guitars, backing vocals
- Goldy McJohn - Hammond organ, piano, electric piano
- Jerry Edmonton - drums, percussion, backing vocals
Steppenwolf - Monster (1969/?US) MCA Records - MCAD 31328
Tracks:
01. Monster (John Kay, Jerry Edmonton) / Suicide (John Kay, Nick St. Nicholas, Larry Byrom, Jerry Edmonton) / America (John Kay, Jerry Edmonton) – 9:15
02. Draft Resister (John Kay, Goldy McJohn, Larry Byrom) – 3:20
03. Power Play (John Kay) – 5:25
04. Move Over (John Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 2:53
05. Fag (Larry Byrom, Nick St. Nicholas, Jerry Edmonton) – 3:12
06. What Would You Do (If I Did That To You) (Leno Francen, Nolan Porter) – 3:19
07. From Here To There Eventually (John Kay, Goldy McJohn, Jerry Edmonton) – 5:27
Personnel:
- John Kay - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
- Larry Byrom - lead guitar
- Goldy McJohn - keyboards
- Nick St. Nicholas - bass
- Jerry Edmonton - drums, percussion