Captain Beefheart - The Spotlight Kid & Clear Spot (1990) Reprise Records - 9 26249-2

 

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Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Art Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental

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Compilation of two original albums: The Spotlight Kid, originally released in 1972 and Clear Spot, originally released in 1972.

Captain Beefheart - The Spotlight Kid (1972)

The Spotlight Kid is the sixth studio album by Captain Beefheart. Released in 1972, it is the only album credited solely to Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) rather than Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, although every member is featured, and its material is considered part of the band's repertoire. "The Magic Band" remain unmentioned.

Tracks:

1. I'm Gonna Booglarize You, Baby (4:33)

2. White Jam (2:55)

3. Blubber 'N Smoke (2:46)

4. When It Blows Its Stacks (3:40)

5. Alice in Blunderland (3:56)

6. The Spotlight Kid (3:21)

7. Click Clack (3:31)

8. Grow Fins (3:30)

9. There Ain't No Santa Claus On the Evenin' Stage (3:11)

10. Glider (4:32)

Personnel:

Bass Guitar [Bassus Ophelius] – Rockette Morton

Drums – Drumbo, Ed Marimba, Rhys Clark, Ted Cactus

Guitar – Winged Eel Fingerling (5)

Guitar [Glass Finger And Steel Appendage] – Zoot Horn Rollo

Marimba, Piano, Harpsichord – Ed Marimba

Vocals, Harmonica, Bells [Jingle Bells] – Captain Beefheart

Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band - Clear Spot (1972)

Clear Spot is the seventh studio album by Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band. It was originally released on LP in 1972 in a clear plastic sleeve.

Tracks:

1. Lo Yo Yo Stuff (3:42)

2. Nowadays a Woman's Gotta Hit a Man (3:46)

3. Too Much Time (2:50)

4. Circumstances (3:14)

5. My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains (3:00)

6. Sun Zoom Spark (2:14)

7. Clear Spot (3:41)

8. Crazy Little Thing (2:38)

9. Long Neck Bottles (3:21)

10. Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles (2:57)

11. Big Eyed Beans from Venus (4:23)

12. Golden Birdies (1:39)

Personnel:

Backing Vocals – Blackberries

Bass Guitar – Oréjon

Drums, Percussion, Other [Tattoos] – Ed Marimba

Lead Guitar [Solo Guitar], Slide Guitar [Steel Appendage & Glass Finger], Mandolin – Zoot Horn Rollo

Percussion – Milt Holland

Rhythm Guitar – Rockette Morton

Vocals, Harmonica, Effects [Wings On Singabus Aka Golden Birdies] – Captain Beefheart

Guitar – Russ Titelman (3)

Bass Guitar – Rockette Morton (12)

Horns - Ted Templeman and Don Van Vliet (2,9), Jerry Jumonville (3)

November - En Ny Tid Är Här... (1970/1993) Sonet Grammafon AB - SLPCD 2509

 

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Hard Rock, Prog Rock

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Heavy rock band November was formed in Sweden 1968 under the name "The Imps" by Stålbrandt and Inge. Stålbrandt then left to form a band called "Train", and Inge soon followed him. The guitar player here was Snowy White, but he moved back to the UK and Rolf took his place. At a concert on November 1, 1969 the three first used the name November, and one of Sweden's first and most prominent hard rock / prog rock bands was born, noted for lyrics in Swedish.

Tracks:

1. Mount Everest (3:40)

2. En annan värld (3:47)

3. Lek att du är barn igen (5:58)

4. Sekunder (förvandlas till år) (5:09)

5. En enkel sång om dej (2:42)

6. Varje gång jag ser dig känns det lika skönt (4:06)

7. Gröna blad (3:01)

8. Åttonde (3:10)

9. Ta ett steg i sagans land (4:01)

10. Balett blues (1:18)

Personnel:

Bass, Vocals – Christer Stålbrant

Drums, Vocals – Björn Inge

Flute – Jan Kling (tracks: 1,3)

Guitar – Richard Rolf

Vocals – Caroline Williams (tracks: 3,9)

Uriah Heep - Easy Livin' The Singles A's & B's (2006) Sanctuary Midline - SMDDD351

 

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Hard Rock, Classic Rock

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Easy Livin' is a compilation album by hard rock band Uriah Heep comprising almost all the band's singles, including several songs not available in the original albums.

CD1

1. Gypsy [Single Edit]

2. Wake Up (Set Your Sights) [U.S. Single Edit]

3. Bird of Prey

4. High Priestess [Single Edit]

5. Time to Live

6. Lady in Black [Single Edit]

7. Simon the Bullet Freak [Non-Album Euro Single B-Side]

8. Look at Yourself [Single Edit]

9. Wizard

10. Easy Livin'

11. Why [Non-Album Single B-Side]

12. Stealin'

13. Sunshine [Non-Album Single B-Side]

14. Something or Nothing

15. What Can I Do

16. Prima Donna

17. Shout It Out [Non-Album Single B-Side]

18. Return to Fantasy [Single Edit]

19. Time Will Come [Non-Album Euro Single B-Side]

20. Wise Man

21. Crime of Passion [Non-Album Single B-Side]

22. Masquerade

CD2 

1. Free Me

2. Love or Nothing

3. Gimme Love [Non-Album Euro Single B-Side]

4. Come Back to Me

5. Cheater [Non-Album Single B-Side]

6. Right to Live [Non-Album Promo Single B-Side]

7. Carry On

8. Been Hurt [Non-Album Single B-Side]

9. Love Stealer [Non-Album Single B-Side]

10. Think It Over

11. My Joanna Needs Tuning [Non-Album Single B-Side]

12. On the Rebound [Single Edit]

13. Tin Soldier [Non-Album Single B-Side]

14. Son of a Bitch [Non-Album Single B-Side]

15. That's the Way It Is

16. Stay on Top

17. Playing for Time [Non-Album Single B-Side]

18. Hold Your Head Up

19. Miracle Child

20. Blood Red Roses

21. Look at Yourself [Live]

Bull Angus (1971/2010) Mandala 279

 

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Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock

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BullAngus was from upstate New York and only recorded two albums, their self titled debut in 1971 and "Free For All" in 1972. Their music is hard rock featuring good arrangements with some complex and off-beat patterns.

Tracks:

1. Run Don't Stop (Previte, La Falce, Paolillo) 4:27

2. Mother's Favorite Lover (Margaret) (Previte, La Falce, Paolillo) 3:47

3. Uncle Duggie's Fun Bus Ride (Previte, La Falce, Paolillo) 4:28

4. A Time Like Ours (Previte, La Falce, Paolillo) 6:25

5. Miss Casey (Previte, Venditti, La Falce, Paolillo) 7:34

6. Pot Of Gold (La Falce) 4:02

7. Cy (Previte, Paolillo) 5:11

8. No Cream For The Maid (Previte, Venditti, La Falce, Paolillo) 6:45

Personnel:

Geno Charles - drums, percussion

Larry La Falce - guitar, vocals

Dino Paolillo - guitar, vocals

Frankie Previte - vocals, percussion

Ron Piccolo - organ, piano, vocals

Lenni Venditti - bass

Power Of Zeus - The Gospel According To Zeus (1970/1995) Buy Or Die Records - BOD 109

 

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Heavy Psychedelic Rock

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US rock band from Detroit, Michigan. Formed in 1968 by vocalist / guitarist Joe Periano. Initially going by the name of Gangrene, the quartet became the unofficial house band at the Wooden Nickel club, where they were spotted by a local manager. Motown subsidiary Rare Earth signed the band on the condition they find a new name. Having decided upon Power of Zeus they began work on what would become their sole album The Gospel According To Zeus, released in 1970. Though a flop at the time, the LP has become highly sought after with crate diggers.

Tracks:

1. It Couldn't Be Me (Jones, Webber) 3:53

2. In the Night (Periano) 3:53

3. Green Grass and Clover (Jones) 3:10

4. I Lost My Love (Periano) 2:09

5. The Death Trip (Periano) 7:36

6. No Time (Robinson) 3:27

7. Uncertain Destination (Jones, Periano) 4:52

8. Realization (Jones) 2:49

9. Hard Working Man (Michalski) 2:12

10. The Sorcere of Isle (The Ritual of the Mole) (Jones, Michalski, Periano) 5:41

Personnel:

Joe Periano - Guitar, Vocal

Bill Jones - Bass

Dennie Webber - Organ, Harpsichord, Piano

Bob Michalski - Drums