Two Classic Albums From H.P. Lovecraft

 

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Psychedelic Rock

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H.P. Lovecraft was an American psychedelic rock band, formed in Chicago in 1967. Named after the horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, much of the band's music was inspired by the author's works. Their music combined elements of psychedelia and folk rock.

H.P. Lovecraft is the debut album by the band. It was released in October 1967 by Philips Records (PHS600-252).

H.P. Lovecraft (1968) Philips - 822 577-1

Tracks:

1. Wayfaring Stranger (2:40)

2. Let's Get Together (4:39)

3. I've Been Wrong Before (2:49)

4. The Drifter (4:15)

5. That's The Bag I'm In (1:47)

6. The White Ship (6:37)

7. Country Boy & Bleeker Street (2:39)

8. The Time Machine (2:09)

9. That's How Much I Love You Baby (More Or Less) (3:59)

10. Gloria Patria (0:32)

Personnel:

Acoustic Guitar [6-string, 12-string], Guitar [Amplified 6-string], Guitar [Guitaroon], Bass, Vocals – George Edwards 

Bass, Vocals – Jerry McGeorge

Bells [1811 Ships's Bell] – Bill Traut

Clarinet, Piccolo Flute, English Horn, Bass, Saxophone [Tenor] – Len Druss

Drums, Percussion [Timpani], Percussion [Assorted], Vocals – Michael Tegza

Guitar [Lead], Vocals – Tony Cavalleri

Horns [French] – Jack Henningbaum, Paul Tervelt

Organ, Harpsichord, Piano, Clarinet, Recorder, Vocals – Dave Michaels

Reeds – Bill Traub

Trombone – Herb Weiss, Ralph Craig

Tuba – Clyde Bachand

Vibraphone [Vibes], Arranged By [Horns] – Eddie Higgins

H.P. Lovecraft - Live May 11, 1968 (2000) Edsel Records - DIAB 8035

Tracks:

1. Wayfaring Stranger (10:24)

2. The Drifter (8:24)

3. It's About Time (4:54)

4. The White Ship (7:02)

5. At The Mountains Of Madness (4:33)

6. The Bag I'm In (3:35)

7. I've Been Wrong Before (2:54)

8. Country Boy & Bleeker Street (3:44)

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Recorded at The Fillmore West, May 11 1968.

Personnel:

Bass, Vocals – Jeff Boyan

Drums – Michael Tegza

Guitar, Vocals – George Edwards 

Keyboards, Vocals – Dave Michaels

Lead Guitar, Vocals – Tony Cavallari

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Cal Tjader: American latin jazz musician, artist, and composer, born 16 July 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, died 5 May 1982 in Manila, Philippines.

Cal Tjader - Eight Classic Albums (4CD) 2012

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Cal Tjader - Eight Classic Albums Vol.2 (4CD) 2014

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Earth, Wind & Fire - All 'N All (1977/1986)

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Iron Maiden - The First Ten Years (10CD) 1990

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Crow - Crow Music (2010) Flawed Gems - GEM 34

 

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Blues Rock, Hard Rock

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Blues-rock quintet formed in 1967 by frontman David Wagner, guitarist Dick Wiegand his bassist brother Larry, drummer Denny Craswell and keyboardist Kink Middlemist. Disbanded in 1971, but reformed again in 1980. 

Tracks:

1. Evil Woman 3:11

2. White Eyes 4:13

3. Thoughts 4:48

4. Da Da Song 3:19

5. Busy Day 2:30

6. Time To Make A Turn 2:48

7. Rollin' 3:22

8. Listen To The Bop 3:10

9. Gonna Leave A Mark 2:54

10. Sleepy Woman 9:56

Originally recorded at Universal Studios, Chicago, Ill., and Great Lakes Studios, Sparta, Michigan in 1969.

Personnel:

Bass - Larry Wiegand

Drums - Denny Craswell

Guitar - Dick Wiegand

Horns - Bob Schiff, Skeet Bushor

Organ, Piano - Dave "Kink" Middlemist

Vocals - David Wagner

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)