Sunday, August 30, 2026

Jimi Hendrix - The Singles Album (1983) Polydor - 827 369-2

 

MP3/320/230MB
Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock

James Marshall Hendrix (Born: Johnny Allen Hendrix) American blues guitar virtuoso, lyricist, vocalist. Born: 27 November 1942, Seattle, USA - Died: 18 September 1970, London, UK.

CD1
1. Hey Joe (William Roberts) 3:26
2. Stone Free 3:35
3. Purple Haze 2:48
4. 51st Anniversary (Mono) 3:18
5. The Wind Cries Mary 3:18
6. Highway Chile (Mono) 3:30
7. The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp 3:38
8. The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam's Dice (Mono) 4:20
9. All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan) 4:00
10. Long Hot Summer Night 3:27
11. Cross Town Traffic 2:21
12. Let Me Light Your Fire 2:36

CD2
1. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 5:16
2. Angel 4:17
3. Night Bird Flying 3:54
4. Gypsy Eyes 3:45
5. Remember (Mono enhanced for stereo) 2:46
6. Johnny B. Goode (Live) (Chuck Berry) 4:05
7. Little Wing (Live) 3:16
8. Foxy Lady 3:16
9. Manic Depression 3:40
10. 3rd Stone From The Sun 6:42
11. Gloria (Van Morrison) 8:47


Saturday, August 29, 2026

Neil Merryweather, John Richardson And Boers (1970/2018) New Music/Green Tree - GTR 171

MP3/320/81MB
Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock

This is a 1970 blues-rock and psychedelic rock album released on the Kent label (KST 546), credited to the trio of Neil Merryweather, John Richardson and Robin Boers. Masterpiece.

Tracks:
1. Aren’t You Glad That You Know 3:03
2. City Boy 3:00
3. Dust My Blues 2:38
4. Flat Black 4:14
5. You Must Live It 2:43
6. Your Real Good Thing 3:31
7. Local 149 / Are You Ready 10:51

"Local 149" Recorded live at Brian's place (in Hernando Beach, Florida).

Personnel:
Bass, Harmonica, Vocals - Neil Merryweather
Drums -  Robin Boers
Guitar - John Richardson
Organ, Piano - Jack J. Velker


 

Friday, August 28, 2026

Young Flowers 1968-1969 (1997) PolyGram Records - 533 819-2

 

MP3/320/182MB
Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock

Young Flowers were a Danish psychedelic / progressive rock trio, formed in Copenhagen in the summer of 1967 by Jens Dahl lead guitar (ex-The Defenders), Peter Ingemann bass, vocals (ex-Peter Belli & Seven Sounds)  and Ken Gudman drums (ex-The Defenders)... After the release of the single, Jens Dahl left the band due to health issues, and was replaced by Peer Frost (ex-Les Rivals) on lead guitar.

Tracklist:
1. Ouverture - Take Warning (4:15)
2. The Moment Life Appeared (2:16)
3. 25 Øre (8:00)
4. Oppe I Træet (3:18)
5. To You (1:53)
6. Down Along The Cove (3:46)
7. April '68 (9:00)
8. You Upset Me Baby (3:51)
9. And Who But I Should Be (5:42)
10. Party Beat (4:05)
11. Won't You Take My Place In The Queue (5:19)
12. Slow Down Driver (5:28)
13. The Daybreak (6:10)
14. Kragerne Vender (10:37)

Notes
Tracks 1-7 originally released on Blomsterpistolen, 1968.
Tracks 8-9,11-14 originally released on Young Flowers No. 2, 1969.
Track 10 originally released on Quiet Days In Clichy, 1969.


Thursday, August 27, 2026

Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band – Rick Sings Nelson / Rudy The Fifth (1998) BGO Records - BGOCD441

 

MP3/320/224MB
Country Rock

Rick Nelson formed The Stone Canyon Band in 1969 to transition from his teen idol persona to a respected country-rock musician. The original lineup featured Randy Meisner (bass, later of the Eagles), Tom Brumley (steel guitar), Allen Kemp (guitar), and Patrick Shanahan (drums). Key albums include In Concert at the Troubadour (1969), Rick Sings Nelson (1970), and Garden Party (1972).  Nelson died in a plane crash in 1985, and while the band’s name was officially dropped after 1975, the group remained a staple of his live performances until his death.

Tracks:
1. We've Got A Long Way To Go 3:58
2. California 3:04
3. Anytime 4:28
4. Down Along The Bayou Country 2:10
5. Sweet Mary 3:25
6. Look At Mary 3:08
7. The Reason Why 4:19
8. Mr. Dolphin 3:40
9. How Long 3:00
10. My Woman 3:59
11. This Train 2:35
12. Just Like A Woman 4:36
13. Sing Me A Song 3:22
14. The Last Time Around 4:25
15. Song For Kristin 1:17
16. Honky Tonk Women 4:15
17. Feel So Good 3:00
18. Life 2:59
19. Thank You Lord 4:02
20. Song For Kristin 1:17
21. Love Minus Zero / No Limit 2:55
22. Gypsy Pilot 4:05

Notes
2 albums on 1 CD Remastered.
1970 - Rick Sings Nelson (1-10).
1971 - Rudy The Fifth (11-22).

Personnel:
Lead Vocals, Piano, Rhythm Guitar – Rick Nelson
Backing Vocals, Bass – Randy Meisner (11-22)
Bass, Vocals – Tim Cetera (1-10)
Drums – Patrick Shanahan
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals – Allen Kemp
Piano – Andy Belling (11,12,16,20), Rick Nelson (15,18)
Steel Guitar – Tom Brumley
Strings (Sting Arrangement) – Jimmie Haskell (11-22)


Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Días De Blues (1972/2000) Akarma - AK 103

 

MP3/320/100MB
Blues Rock

Días De Blues (Montevideo, Uruguay) was formed from the ashes of Opus Alfa in 1972 by Jorge Barral (bass), Daniel Bertolone (guitar) and Jorge Graf (drums). A power trio that played powerful blues rock. Disbanded in 1973 due to the deterioration of the political situation in Uruguay.

Tracks:
1. Amasijando Los Blues 6:09
2. Dame Tu Sonrisa Loco 2:27
3. No Podran Conmigo 2:20
4. Cada Hombre Es Un Camino 7:51
5. Estan Desubicados 3:30
6. Esto Es Nuestro 2:10
7. Vuela 4:02
8. Toda Tu Vida 9:26

Notes
Recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 1972 at ION Studios. Originally released in 1972 (Discos De La Planta XT 80054).
What is "Orrigontófono Sound"? Based on the provided search context, there is no definition or description of "Orrigontófono" or "Orrigontófono Sound" as a recognized musical instrument, sound technology or concept!

Personnel:
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Sounds [Orrigontófono], Vocals – Jorge Barral
Drums, Percussion, Piano – Jorge Graf
Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Vocals – Daniel Bertolone


Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Wilson McKinley - Spirit Of Elijah (1971/2008) Erebus Records - ERCD006

 

MP3/320/94MB
Christian Rock, Psychedelic Rock

The Wilson McKinley formed in Spokane, WA, in 1968, originally comprised of singer/guitarist Mike Messer, singer/bassist Don Larson, guitarist Randy Wilcox and drummer Tom Slipp. The band released several albums influenced by Christian lyrics and mixed with the hippie psychedelic rock that was going on back in the late 60s and early 70s.... In the summer of 1971, the band released its second LP, the critically acclaimed "Spirit of Elijah." Once again, self-production was the rule of the day but this time the album made a stab at studio production values and featured a nice stereo mix.

Tracks:
1. He 4:20
2. It's Up To You 3:32
3. Come On Home 2:54
4. One In The Spirit 4:09
5. Tree Of Life 4:02
6. His Eye Is On The Sparrow 3:14
7. All My Lfie 3:45
8. Crown Of Glory 1:34
9. I Need A Saviour 3:30
10. Spirit Of Elija 6:13

Personnel:
Don Larson - vocals, bass
Mike Messer - vocals, guitar
Tom Slipp - drums
Randy Wilcox - vocals, guitar
Jim Barlett - vocals, bass


Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Grass Roots - Anthology 1965-1975 (1991) Rhino Records - R2 70746

 

MP3/320/281MB
Folk Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Psychedelic Pop, Pop Rock, Sunshine Pop

The Grass Roots are an American rock band that charted frequently between 1965 and 1975. From 1967 to 1972, The Grass Roots set a record for being on the Billboard charts 307 straight weeks. "Only nine bands in the history of Rock 'n' Roll have charted more hits on Billboard's Hot 100."

CD1
1. Mr. Jones [Ballad of Thin Man] (Dylan) (2:57)
2. You're a Lonely Girl (Barri, Sloan) (2:25)
3. Where Were You When I Needed You (Grass Roots) (3:04)
4. Only When You're Lonely (Barri, Sloan) (3:11)
5. This Is What I Was Made For (Barri, Sloan) (2:24)
6. Lollipop Train [You Never Had It So Good] (Barri, Sloan) (3:14)
7. Tip of My Tongue (Barri, Sloan) (2:34)
8. Let's Live for Today (Julien, Mogull, Shapiro) (2:51)
9. Things I Should Have Said (Grass Roots) (2:34)
10. Out of Touch (Barri, Sloan) (2:55)
11. Is It Any Wonder (Barri, Sloan) (2:48)
12. Wake Up, Wake Up (Barri, Sloan) (3:04)
13. Melody for You (Sloan) (2:58)
14. Feelings (Coonce, Entner) (3:08)
15. Here’s Where You Belong (Barri, Sloan) (3:28)
16. Midnight Confessions (Grass Roots) (2:47)
17. Bella Linda (Barri, Battisti, Gross, Mogul) (3:07)
18. Lady Pleasure (2:57)

CD2
1. Lovin' Things (Loring, Schroeck) (2:51)
2. The River Is Wide (Admire, Knight) (2:52)
3. City Women (Sloan) (2:57)
4. I Can't Help But Wonder, Elizabeth (Sloan) (4:08)
5. I'd Wait a Million Years (Bottler, Zekley) (2:46)
6. Heaven Knows (Price, Walsh) (2:29)
7. Out of This World (Lambert, Potter) (2:50)
8. Walking Through the Country (Provisor) (3:02)
9. Baby Hold On (Price, Walsh) (2:41)
10. Come on and Say It (Entner, Grill, Provisor) (2:31)
11. Temptation Eyes (Price, Walsh) (2:40)
12. Sooner of Latter (Bottler, McNamara, Paris, Zekley) (2:42)
13. Two Divided by Love (Lambert, Potter) (2:38)
14. Glory Bound (Barri, Price, Provisor, Walsh) (2:37)
15. The runaway (Lambert, Potter) (2:56)
16. Anyway the Wind Blows (2:56)
17. Love Is What You Make It (2:55)
18. Mamacita (Mann, Weil) (3:24)

Musicians in different periods:
Steve Barri – backing vocals, various instruments (1965-73)
P.F. Sloan – lead vocals, guitar (1965-67 died 2015)
Joel Larson – drums (1965-66,1972-79)
Denny Ellis – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1965-66)
Willie Fulton – lead vocals, lead guitar (1965-66)
David Stensen – bass, backing vocals (1965-66)
Rob Grill – vocals, bass (1967-77 died 2011)
Warren Entner – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards (1967-74)
Rick Coonce – drums, percussion (1967-72 died 2011)
Creed Bratton – lead guitar, vocals (1967-69)
Dennis Provisor – vocals, keyboards (1969-72,1974-77)
Terry Furlong – lead guitar (1969-71,1974)
Brian Naughton – lead guitar (1971-72)
Virgil Weber – keyboards (1972-74)
Reed Kailing – lead guitar, vocals (1972-74)
Joe Pollard – drums, percussion (1972)
Reggie Knighton – lead guitar, backing vocals (1974-76)
Session musicians: Hal Blaine, Joe Osborn, Larry Knechtel, Ben Benay, Mike Deasy, Bobby Ray.


Saturday, August 22, 2026

Mandala - Soul Crusade (1968/2010) Wounded Bird Records - WOU 8184

 

MP3/320/88MB
Rhythm and Blues, Soul

Canadian rhythm and blues and soul band from the 1960s.
The group started as The Rogues, renamed themselves to The Five Rogues and to Mandala in 1966. Mandala disbanded in 1969, after which Troiano and some of the other members formed the new band Bush. 
Mandala released one and only LP Soul Crusade in 1968, which is a mix of wild-eyed organ soul, heavy R&B and fuzzed-out garage sounds.

Tracks:
1. World Of Love 2:43
2. One Short Year 3:03
3. Love-Itis 2:39
4. Come On Home 5:54
5. Every Single Day 3:43
6. Mellow Carmello Palumbo 3:40
7. Can’t Hold Out 2:33
8. Don’t Make Me Cry 3:06
9. Stop Cryin’ On My Shoulder 2:29
10. Faith 5:59

Personnel:
Bass - Don Elliot 
Leader, Guitar - Domenic Troiano
Organ, Vibraphone - Hugh Sullivan
Percussion - Whitey Glan
Vocal - Rey Kenner
Horn & String arrangements -  Bob Brough & Don Troiano (2,5,10) Arif Mardin (3)


Friday, August 21, 2026

Company Caine - A Product Of A Broken Reality (1971/2015) Aztec Music - AVSCD072

 

MP3/320/178MB
Progressive Rock

Company Caine, were an Australian progressive rock band. They were formed in March 1970... First album "A Product Of A Broken Reality" on Generation Records. They used the TCS Studio, it was produced by Gus McNeil and engineered by John French. The album reached the top 40 on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart. Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, described the album as a milestone of the early 1970s progressive rock era as their music was more expansive, more out there than just about every band of the day.

Tracks:
1. Symptoms (Smith-Noone-Smith)
2. Trixie Stonewall’s Wayward Home (Smith-Noone-Smith)
3. The Cell (Noone-Smith)
4. Theme For Vishdungarius (Noone)
5. Woman With Reason (G.Smith-R.Smith)
6. Simple Song Of Spring (Smith-Noone-Smith)
7. The Day Superman Got Busted (Smith-Hudson-Cain-Noone-Smith)
8. It’s Up To You (Smith-Noone-Smith)
9. Go See The Gypsy (Smith-Smith)
10. The Last Scene (Noone-Smith)
Bonus Tracks Single (1972)
11. Dear Carolyn (Noone-Smith)
12. Now I'm Together (Noone-Smith)
Bonus: GTK Sessions (1971/72)
13. 1967 (Gulliver Smith, Russell Smith) 3:27
14. Flip, Flop And Fly (Charles Calhoun, Lou Turner) 3:29
15. The Cell (Jeremy Noone, Gulliver Smith) 4:14
16. The Day Superman Got Busted (Smith, Hudson, Kain, Noone, Smith) 4:47

Notes
Tracks 1-10 engineered, mixed and recorded at T.C.S. Studios, Melbourne, July 1971.

Personnel:
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals – Russell Smith
Bass – Arthur Eizenberg
Drums – John McInerny
Piano [Fender], Organ [Hammond] – Ian Mawson
Saxophone [Acoustic & Electric], Piano, Organ [Hammond] – Jeremy Noone
Vocals – Gulliver Smith
Special thanks to: Danny Robinson on “The Cell”, “Woman With Reason”, “Trixie...” and “Symptoms”. Steve Dunstan for the computer music and laughter. John Lee for bass clarinet on “The Cell”. The Winlaton Girls Choir on “Trixie...” and Roger the Roadie


Thursday, August 20, 2026

[Repost] Bob Seger & The Last Heard - Heavy Music The Complete Cameo Recordings 1966-1967 (2018) ABKCO - 8369-2

 

MP3/320/59MB
Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Seger formed The Last Heard to release East Side Story, a song he previously wrote. "The Last Heard" soon became the name of Seger's permanent band, which consisted of Pep Perrine on drums, Carl Lagassa on guitar and Dan Honaker on bass.
Bob Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. As a locally successful Detroit-area artist, he performed and recorded with the groups Bob Seger and the Last Heard and the Bob Seger System...

Tracklist:
1. Heavy Music (Pt.1) (2:41)
2. East Side Story (Vocal) (2:27)
3. Chain Smokin' (2:46)
4. Persecution Smith (3:05)
5. Vagrant Winter (2:21)
6. Very Few (2:25)
7. Florida Time (2:02)
8. Sock It To Me Santa (2:14)
9. Heavy Music (Pt.2) (2:51)
10. East Side Sound (Instrumental) (2:27)

Personnel:
Lead Vocals, Guitar – Bob Seger (1-10)
Organ, Piano – Bob Seger (1,3-9)
Guitar – Carl Lagassa (1,3-9)
Bass – Dan Honaker (1-10)
Drums, Percussion – Pep Perrine (1,3-9)
Bongos – Pep Perrine (2,10)
Drums – Bob Evans (2,10)
Guitar, Organ – Doug Brown (2,10)
Vocals (Additional) – David Whitehouse (1,3-9), Doug Brown (1,3-9)