Methuselah (1969/2002) Lizard Records - LR 0715-2

MP3/320/90MB

Heavy Psychedelic Rock, Gospel Rock

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Methuselah was an English rock band, founded and active in the 1960s. This late 60s group made two albums for Elektra but only the one above, which inevitably is now quite rare and sought-after, was released. Methuselah's released album has folk, R&B gospel and even pop influences in its melodies and vocals. The best tracks are "John", with astonishing guitar leads from Les Nicol the folky "High In The Tower Of Coombe" the gospel-influenced "My Poor Image" and "Fireball Woman". The French children’s song "Frere Jaques" is sung in French at the start and finish of the album, the second time with church choir-like vocals and some jazzy instrumentation in the middle segment. Les Nicol also played with other British musicians on the second Pavlov's Dog album.

Tracks:

1. Matthew 4:40

2. Mark 3:01

3. Luke 3:06

4. John 3:10

5. High In The Tower Of Coombe 3:15

6. Methuselah 4:29

7. My Poor Mary (Methuselah) 3:17

8. Fireball Woman 3:34

9. Fairy Tale 3:02

10. Frere Jacques (traditional) 6:07

Personnel:

John Gladwin - lead vocals, vibraphon (10), glockenspiel

Leslie Nicol - lead guitar, vocals, tubular bells (6)

Terry Wincott - 2nd guitar, bongos, tablas (6), vocals, harmonium (10), tubular bells (10), twelve-string guitar (1,3,6,9)

Craig Austin - bass, vocals, harmonium (1)

M.J. "Mick" Bradley - drums, congas (6)

Steve Cox - percussion

 

Thunder And Roses - King Of The Black Sunrise (1969/1998) Lizard Records - LR 0705-2

 

MP3/320/84MB

Psychedelic Hard Rock

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US late '60 power trio from Philadelphia, PA. This is their sole album, originally released in 1969. A cult psychedelic hard-rock classic, including “White Lace and Strange”, famously covered by Nirvana. Dominated by Bond’s outstanding fuzz-wah guitar playing, the album featured seven original songs plus a storming cover of Hendrix’s "Red House".

Tracks

1. White Lace and Strange 3:16

2. I Love a Woman 4:43

3. Country Life 2:51

4. Red House (Written-By Jimi Hendrix) 5:40

5. Moon Child 4:14

6. Dear Dream Maker 3:33

7. King of the Black Sunrise 3:51

8. Open Up Your Eyes 7:26

Personnel

Bass, Vocals – Tom Schaffer

Drums – George Emme

Guitar, Vocals – Christopher Bond

Jimmy Cliff - Anthology (2003) Island Records - 314 556 766-2

 

MP3/320/395MB

Reggae, Ska, Reggae-Pop

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Jimmy Cliff (Real Name: James Chambers). Jamaican musician, singer and actor, born July 30, 1944 in St. Catherine, Jamaica, died November 24, 2025 in Kingston, Jamaica.

CD1

1. Miss Jamaica 2:25

2. Huricane Hattie 2:44

3. King Of Kings 3:22

4. Waterfall 2:26

5. Time Will Tell 3:18

6. Wonderful World, Beautiful People 3:13

7. Come Into My Life 2:55

8. Hard Road To Travel 2:35

9. Vietnam 4:50

10. Many Rivers To Cross 2:44

11. Sufferin' In The Land 3:08

12. Use What I Got 2:48

13. You Can Get It If You Really Want 2:46

14. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah 3:03

15. Wild World 3:51

16. Bongo Man 4:03

17. Sitting In Limbo 5:04

18. Goodbye Yesterday 3:20

19. The Harder They Come (Single Version) 3:12

20. Trapped 3:24

21. Oh Jamaica 3:27

22. Fundamental Reggay 3:00

23. Under The Sun, Moon And Stars 4:06

CD2

1. Struggling Man (Album Version) 3:27

2. Better Days Are Coming 3:13

3. Sooner Or Later 5:19

4. House Of Exile 4:32

5. Action Speaks Louder Than Words 3:39

6. If I Follow My Mind 2:46

7. Brave Warrior 4:18

8. Stand Up And Fight Back 3:16

9. I Am The Living (Album Version) 5:00

10. Love Again 3:01

11. What Are You Doing With Your Life 3:45

12. Shelter Of Your Love (Single Version) 3:31

13. Give The People What They Want 3:49

14. Rub-A-Dub Partner 2:56

15. We All Are One 4:31

16. Club Paradise 3:02

17. Love Me, Love Me 4:23

18. She Was So Right For Me 4:44

19. I Can See Clearly Now 3:15

Notes

CD1

Track: 1 & 2 1962 Island Records Ltd. Track: 3 1963 Island Records Ltd. Track: 4 1968 Island Records Ltd. Tracks: 5 to 12 1969 A&M Records. Tracks: 13 to 16 1970 Island Records Ltd. Tracks: 17 & 18 1971 Island Records Ltd. Tracks: 19 & 20 1972 Island Records Ltd. Tracks: 21 to 23 1973 Warner Bros. Records Inc. 

CD2

Tracks: 1 to 3 1973 Island Records Ltd. Track: 4 1974 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Tracks: 5 to 7 1975 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Track: 28 1978 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Tracks: 9 & 10 1980 MCA Records. Tracks: 11 to 13 1981 MCA Records. Track: 14 1982 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track: 15 1983 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track: 16 1986 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Tracks: 17 & 18 1988 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track: 19 1993 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Horse (1970) RCA Victor – LSP 10308

 

MP3/320/91MB

Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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Horse is a hard rock, psychedelic rock band from London, England, that was founded in 1968. The group released one self title studio album, released 1970.

Tracks:

1. The Sacrifice 6:14

2. See The People Creeping Round 4:22

3. And I Have Loved You 3:11

4. Freedom Rider 3:19

5. Lost Control 2:23

6. To Greet The Sun 4:04

7. The Journey 3:56

8. Heat Of The Summer 4:02

9. Gypsy Queen 2:51

10. Step Out Of Line 4:21

Personnel:

Bass – Colin Standring

Drums – Ric Parnell

Lead Guitar, Vocals (7) – Rod Roach 

Vocals – Adrian Hawkins

[Refresh] Ferris (1971/1997) Love Records - LRCD 34

 

MP3/320/67MB

Heavy Blues Rock with Prog Shades

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This is a progressive rock trio from Finland, originally released in 1971. Their album comprised bluesy progressive rock with electric guitar and organ to the fore and sung in English. Their sound is typical of the Scandinavian stuff of the time being somewhat influenced by that Nordic folk sound, but also they had a heavy blues base to their music. The main instrument used is the Hammond organ, as there is lot's of manic playing. There is also some nice guitar.

Tracks:

1. Mama (Lindholm) 2:41

2. Vagabond (Lindholm, Itavaara)  3:31

3. You Could Tell Me (Hiekkada, Lindholm) 3:04

4. Chrystal Angel (Lindholm, Saxelin) 2:54

5. Mr. America (Lindholm) 2:36

6. Basically Pure (Hiekkala) 5:26

7. Stirling (Hiekkala, Lindholm) 1:25

8. Black Friday (Hiekkala, Lindholm) 1:39

9. Shugga Pog (Lindholm) 2:11

10.Women Are Allright (Lindholm) 2:19

Personnel:

Bass – Jaakko Itävaara

Drums – Matti Saxelin

Guitar – Dave Lindholm

Organ, Vocals – Heikki Hiekkala