[Reuploading] The Creation - Action Painting (2017/2CD) Numero Group - NUM064

 

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British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Mod, Rock

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The Creation are an English rock band, formed in 1966. Their best-known songs are "Making Time", which was one of the first rock songs to feature a guitar played with a bow, and "Painter Man", which made the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart in late 1966, and reached No. 8 on the German chart in April 1967. It was covered by Boney M in 1979, and reached the No. 10 position on the UK chart. "Making Time" was used in the film Rushmore, and as the theme song from season 2 onwards of The Great Pottery Throw Down.

CD1

1. Making Time (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:57

2. Try and Stop Me (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:27

3. Painter Man (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:53

4. Biff, Bang, Pow (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:25

5. Sylvette [Edit] (Bob Garner / Jack Jones / Eddie Phillips) 2:43

6. If I Stay Too Long (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:27

7. Nightmares (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:12

8. Life Is Just Beginning (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 2:58

9. Through My Eyes (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:06

10. How Does It Feel to Feel (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 2:59

11. Tom Tom (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 2:56

12. Can I Join Your Band (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:03

13. Midway Down (John Wanderling) 2:46

14. The Girls Are Naked (Kim Gardner / Jack Jones / Kenny Pickett / Ronnie Wood) 1:59

15. Bonie Maronie (Larry Williams) 3:27

16. Mercy Mercy Mercy (Joe Zawinul) 2:33

17. For All That I Am (Stephen Friedland / Paul Kahan) 3:04

18. Uncle Bert (Kim Gardner / Kenny Pickett / Ronnie Wood) 2:30

19. Cool Jerk (Donald Storball) 2:19

20. I Am the Walker (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:45

21. Ostrich Man (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:01

22. Sweet Helen (Kenny Pickett) 2:59

23. How Does It Feel to Feel [US version] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:08

CD2

1. Hurt Me If You Will (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:55

2. I'm Leaving (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:33

3. Work All Day (Sleep All Night) (Roland Bradley / The Mark Four / Kenny Pickett) 2:57

4. Going Down Fast (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:36

5. How Does It Feel to Feel (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:35

6. Biff, Bang, Pow [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:26

7. For All That I Am [New Stereo Mix] (Stephen Friedland / Paul Kahan) 3:07

8. Can I Join Your Band [New Stereo Mix (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:04

9. Through My Eyes [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:31

10. Tom Tom [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:02

11. Midway Down [New Stereo Mix] (John Wanderling) 3:02

12. Nightmares [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:15

13. Life Is Just Beginning [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 4:02

14. Painter Man [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:54

15. If I Stay Too Long [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:30

16. How Does It Feel to Feel (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:36

17. Cool Jerk [New Stereo Mix] (Donald Storball) 2:25

18. Hey Joe [New Stereo Mix] (Billy Roberts) 4:10

19. Like a Rolling Stone [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Dylan) 3:03

20. Making Time [Instrumental] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:59

21. Sylvette [Full Length] (Bob Garner / Jack Jones / Eddie Phillips) 3:30

22. Instrumental 1 (Bob Garner / Jack Jones / Eddie Phillips) 2:47

23. How Does It Feel to Feel [Instrumental] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 4:02

Indexi - Plima (1972) 7"EP Jugoton - MCY 105

 

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Heavy Prog Rock, Proto Prog

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Indexi was one of the earliest and most enduring bands in ex-Yugoslavia and Bosnia/Herzegovina that enjoyed popularity across generations of followers of rock music. The band was founded in 1962 in Sarajevo, Bosnia. At the beginning of the 70s, they released the legendary “Plima” single in 1972, a composition that had been recorded back in 1969 and featured one of the most memorable guitar solos in the Yugoslavian rock scene, played by Kovačević, largely thought of as one of the best and most influential guitarists in the country...

Tracks:

A1. Plima [High tide] (5:05) 

A2. Povratak Jacka trbosjeka i ostalog zla [The return of Jack the ripper and other evil] (3:58)

B. Ugasila je plamen [She put out the flame] (7:34) 

Personnel:

Slobodan "Bodo" Kovačević - guitars

Miroslav Šaranović - drums

Vlado Pravdić - keyboards

Davorin Popović - vocals

Fadil Redžić - bass, vocals

Harvey Mandel - Best Of The Janus Years (2020) HHO Records

 

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Blues Rock, Jazz-Rock Fusion, Funk

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"Best Of The Janus Years" is a 2020 compilation album by guitarist Harvey Mandel, featuring 15 tracks of blues rock and jazz-rock from his Janus Records era. The compilation gathers some of Mandel’s most notable work during his time with Janus Records, highlighting his innovative guitar techniques and fusion of blues and jazz influences. The album’s selection showcases Mandel’s versatility, especially his pioneering use of slide guitar and modern electric techniques. This compilation is a great entry point for new listeners as well as collectors interested in Mandel’s influential 1970s work, offering both classic tracks and a retrospective on his guitar artistry.

⮩ Harvey "The Snake" Mandel (born March 11, 1945) is an American guitarist best known as a member of Canned Heat. He also played with Charlie Musselwhite and John Mayall as well as maintaining a solo career.

Tracks:

1. Baby Batter 3:41

2. Shangrenade 4:14

3. Feel the Sound 6:00

4. What the Funk 3:04

5. Forever and Forever 2:35

6. Peruvian Flake 3:27

7. Lynda Love 2:30

8. Sugarloaf 4:14

9. Uno Ino 2:33

10. Frenzy 4:28

11. El Stinger 7:24

12. Million Dollar Feeling 3:30

13. Bite the Electric Eel 4:10

14. Freedom Ball 6:21

15. The Snake 3:04

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Tracks: (1,11,14) LP. "Baby Batter" (1971)

Tracks: ( 6,7,9,13,15) LP. "The Snake" (1972)

Tracks: (2,4,8,10,12) LP. "Shangrenade" (1973)

Tracks: (3,5) LP. "Feel The Sound" (1974)

Copperhead (1973/2001) Acadia - ACA 8005

 

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Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

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American rock and roll group founded by guitarist John Cipollina after leaving the band Quicksilver Messenger Service in 1970.

John Cipollina (August 24, 1943 - May 29, 1989) was a guitarist best known for his role as a founder and the lead guitarist of the prominent San Francisco rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. After leaving Quicksilver he formed the band Copperhead, was a member of the San Francisco All Stars and later played with numerous other bands.

Tracks:

1. Roller Derby Star 4:16

2. Kibitzer 3:45

3. A Little Hand 4:59

4. Kamikaze 5:24

5. Spin-Spin 3:18

6. Pawnshop Man 5:30

7. Wing-Dang-Doo 4:04

8. They're Making A Monster 7:35

Bonus:

9. Chameleon 3:37

Personnel:

John Cipollina - lead guitar, Hawaiian guitar

Gary Philippet - guitar, organ, vocals

Jim McPherson - bass, paino, percussion, vocals

David Weber - drums, percussion

Hutch Hutchinson - bass

Alcatraz - Vampire State Building (1972/2002) Long Hair - LHC00014

 

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Krautrock, Progressive Jazz Rock

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German jazz-rock band from Hamburg, active in late 60s early 70s.

In spring 1969, Alcatraz was set up from the suburban groups. In fall 1971 Jahnke established contacts to the producer Jimi Boyks, who then produced their debut "Vampire State Building". Recorded at Faust's Wümme Studio, the album was issued in 1972 by Phillips.

Tracks:

1. Simple Headphone Mind 9:59

2. Your Chance Of A Lifetime 5:06

3. Where The Wild Things Are 3:02

4. Vampire State Building 13:09

5. Piss Off 3:17

Bonus:

6. Change Will Come 6:08

Notes

Recorded October 1971 in Wümme, Germany, released in 1972 on Philips.

Bonus track recorded in the same period of the LP, but in a different recording studio (Windrose Studios in Hamburg).

Personnel:

Bass – Ronald Wilson

Drums, Bongos – Jan Rieck

Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Klaus Nagurski

Lead Guitar – Klaus Holst

Piano (Pianett), Lead Vocals – Rüdiger Berghahn

Showaddywaddy - The Bell Singles 1974 - 76 (2001) 7T's Records - GLAM CD 9

 

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Rock & Roll, Doo Wop, Pop Rock, Glam

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UK collection that brings together 20 tracks from the British group released during their ultra successful period with the legendary Bell Records in the mid 70's. 

Showaddywaddy are a rock and roll group from Leicester, England. They specialise in revivals of hit songs from the 1950s and early 1960s, while also issuing original material.

Tracklist:

1. Hey Rock And Roll

2. You Will Lose Your Love Tomorrow

3. Rock N Roll Lady

4. I'm A Traveller

5. Hey Mr. Christmas

6. Rock N Roll Man

7. Sweet Music

8. Windows

9. Three Steps To Heaven

10. The Party

11. Heartbeat

12. Lucy Jane

13. Heavenly

14. Smiling Eyes

15. Trocadero

16. Teenage Love Affair

17. Take Me In Your Arms

18. Go Johnny Go

19. Under The Moon Of love

20. Lookin' Back

Personnel:

Romeo Challenger - drums (1973-present)

Malcolm "Duke" Allured - drums, vocals (1973–1984)

Dave Bartram - vocals (1973–2011)

Rod Deas - bass (1973–2019)

Russ Field - guitar (1973–1985)

Buddy Gask - vocals (1973–1987)

Al James - bass, vocals (1973–2008)

Trevor Oakes - guitar (1973–2009)

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra & Chorus – 16 Hip Hits (1964/2013) Decca - UICY-75672

 

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Orchestral, Pop Rock, Easy Listening, Merseybeat and Mod

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The Andrew Oldham Orchestra was a musical side project in the mid-1960s created by Andrew Loog Oldham, the original manager and record producer of the Rolling Stones. There was no actual orchestra per se. The name was applied to recordings made by Loog Oldham using a multitude of session musicians...

Tracks:

1. Needles And Pins 2:25

2. Blowin' In The Wind 2:06

3. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself 1:50

4. La Bamba 2:37

5. Then He Kissed Me 2:32

6. Do Wah Diddy Diddy 2:47

7. I Want To Hold Your Hand 2:27

8. My Boy Lollipop 2:17

9. Da Doo Ron Ron 2:24

10. Memphis, Tennessee 2:32

11. You're No Good 2:19

12. The Rise Of The Brighton Surf (House Of The Rising Sun) 4:27

13. The Lonely Rocker 2:41

14. Theme For A Mod's Summer Night Dream 2:30

15. I Wanna Be Your Man 1:51

16. Chapel Of Love 2:32

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Reissue of the LP which was first published 1964. Japanese SHM-CD Promo version 2013. Papersleeve covering with imitation of the original vinyl artworks on cover and backcover.

Synkopy 61 - Festival 🢝 Xantipa 🢝 Formule1 (2008) FT Records - FT0104-2

 

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Art Rock, Pop Rock, Prog Rock, Beat

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Three mini LPs - Festival (1972), Xantipa (1974) and Formule 1 (1975), released by the legendary Brno (Czech) band Syncopy 61 in the 1970s on the Panton label, now for the first time in a complete form on one CD.

Tracklist:

1. Festival 2:59

2. Par Tydny 2:33

3. Chci Devce Staly 3:05

4. Dablova Znama (Right Wheel Left Hammer Sham) 2:17

5. Lady Godiva 3:57

6. Bytost Podivna 3:50

7. Zarliva Divka 2:13

8. Xantipa 2:44

9. Zeleny Lucistnik 4:03

10. Brouk 2:56

11. Bily Vrany (Easy Livin’) 2:30

12. Balon 4:20

13. Ptaci Sonata 3:43

14. Hrej Se Mnou Fair (Look At Yourself) 4:47

15. Formule 1 3:00

16. To Se Stava 3:14

17. Poselstvi Detem 3:26

18. Kamen Mudrcu 3:35

19. Touhy 13:17

Notes

Album: Festival (1972) (LP 7" Album) tracks: 1-7

Album: Xantipa (1973) (LP 10" Album) tracks: 8-14

Album: Formule 1 (1975) (LP 10" Album) tracks: 15-19

Personnel:

Bass Guitar – Jan Čarvaš

Brass – B. Šťourač, J. Slabák, J. Budař, T. Zawicki

Drums – Jiří Rybář

Flute – R. Hájek (13)

Guitar, Vocals – Petr Směja

Harmonica – Michal Polák

Keyboards – Oldřich Veselý, Pavel Pokorný

Lead Vocals – Jan Čarvaš, Jiří Rybář, Michal Polák, Oldřich Veselý, Pavel Pokorný 

Orchestra – Orchestr Gustava Broma (17,19)

Vibraphone – A. Šmíd (19)

Mama Lion - Preserve Wildlife & Give It Everything I've Got (2006) Picar - PIC 812001-2

 

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Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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Lynn Catherine Carey (born October 29, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, model and actress was known as the lead vocalist in the band C.K.Strong.

Mama Lion was an American blues rock band which was active from 1972 to 1974. Fronted by lead singer Lynn Carey. It also included Alan Hurtz, James Newton Howard, Coffi Hall and Neil Merryweather. Mama Lion released two albums feat. Neil Merryweather, before disbanding in 1974.

Tracklist:

1. Ain't No Sunshine (3:09)

2. Be Bad With Me (2:45)

3. Ain't Too Proud To Beg (3:34)

4. Wildcat (3:06)

5. Candy Man (3:32)

6. Mr. Invitation (4:46)

7. Sister,Sister(She Better Than (2:34)

8. Can't Find My Way Home (3:57)

9. It's Only A Dream (2:50)

10. Cry (3:40)

11. Give It Everything I've Got (2:44)

12. I Wanna Be Your Woman (2:30)

13. Life Is Just A Four Letter Wor (2:39)

14. Mama Never Told Me (3:16)

15. Crazy Place (5:39)

16. Dark Garden (4:12)

17. From Bad To Worse (4:28)

18. I'm Tired (3:00)

19. Criffins (2:59)

20. Saved (3:07)

Notes

2 original albums on 1 CD.

Tracks 1 to 10 originally released as LP "Preserve Wildlife" in 1972.

Tracks 11 to 20 originally released as LP "Give It Everything I've Got" in 1973.

Personnel:

Lynn Carey - vocals

Neil Merryweather - bass, backing vocals

Rick Gaxiola - guitar (1-10)

Alan Hurtz - guitar (11-20)

James Newton Howard - piano, organ, synthesizer, backing vocals

Coffi Hall - drums, percussion

Neil Merryweather & Lynn Carey - Vacuum Cleaner (1971/2008) Retro Disc International - RDI 33043

 

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Rock, Soul

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Lynn Carey and Neil Merryweather were a vocal duo who recorded the 1971 album Vacuum Cleaner for RCA Victor. Their collaboration began after Merryweather’s band added Carey. 

The album featured two distinct backing lineups: one with the Ivar Avenue Reunion crew and another with former Merryweather bandmates Edward Roth and Coffi Hall, plus guitarist Kal David. Following this release, the pair formed the soul-rock band Mama Lion, which released two albums in 1972 and 1973.

Tracklist:

1. Livin' In The U.S. (3:13)

2. Let It Shine (4:43)

3. So Fine (2:54)

4. Few & Far Between (2:06)

5. No Worries (3:37)

6. If I Were You (2:40)

7. Introduction By Kim Fowley (0:35)

8. Shop Around (3:36)

9. Sugar Man (3:49)

10. Can I Get A Witness (3:09)

11. Five Days On The Trail (4:05)

12. Captain Terrific (3:54)

13. Get Straight With Your Brother (3:37)

Personnel:

Lynn Carey - female vocals (1-6,8-13), percussion (13)

Neil Merryweather - vocals (1-4,6,8,10-13), bass (1,3-6,8-13), guitar (4), harmonica (5), whistle (6), percussion (13)

John Richardson - guitar (1,4,8,11-13), percussion (13)

J.J. Velker - organ (1,4,8,11,12)

Robin Boers - drums (1,2,4,8,11-13), percussion (8)

Huey Sullivan - piano (2), electric piano (13)

Kal David - guitar (2,3,5,6,9,10), vocals (3)

Edward Roth - organ (2,3,5,9,10), piano (3,6), clavinet (5,10), flute (9), triangle (13)

Coffi Hall - drums (3,5,6,9,10), percussion (6), congas (13)

Sidney George - horns (13)