2024. november 30., szombat

Hatfield And The North - Afters (1980/2011) Virgin VJCP - 98008

 

MP3/320Kbs/130MB
canterbury sound

Compilation from "Hatfield and the North" and "The Rotters' Club" from 1974 and 1975, added single from 1974, and some live recordings.
Hatfield and the North were an experimental Canterbury scene rock band. Formed in October 1972 to June 1975, some reunions thereafter (1990, 2005)
Excellent band from the Canterbury school, with extreme explored musicianship, led by the ex Caravan leader and bass player Richard Sinclair. His strong and characteristic vocals add a lot to the music, already rich in instrumentation. Keyboardist Dave Stewart is another big player here, bringing up the atmosphere with his valve saturation driven keyboard sounds.

Tracklist:
1. Let's eat (Real soon) (3:14)
2. Fitter Stoke has a bath (4:33)
3. Mumps. edited (8:14)
4. Share it. which segues wonderfully into... (3:02)
5. Lounging there trying (3:15)
6. The Stubbs effect (0:23)
7. Big jobs (Poo Poo extract) (0:45)
8. Going up to people and tinkling (2:17)
9. Calyx (2:46)
10. (Big) John Wayne socks psychology on the jaw (0:43)
11. Chaos at the greasy spoon. edited cunningly cross faded into... (0:23)
12. Halfway between Heaven and Earth (6:08)
13. Oh,Len's nature! (2:00)
14. Lything and gracing (3:48)
15. Prenut (3:55)
16. Your majesty is like a cream donut (Loud) (1:37)

Tracks 1 and 2 were released as the A- and B-sides respectively of a 1974 single released on Virgin Records. Tracks 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 15 and 16 are songs from The Rotters' Club, tracks 6 to 9 inclusive are from Hatfield and the North, and tracks 12 to 14 inclusive are edited recordings of live performances in France, mixed by Peter Wade.

Personnel:
Phil Miller - guitar
Pip Pyle - drums, noise
Richard Sinclair - bass, vocals
Dave Stewart - keyboards
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Mont Campbell - French horn (10,11)
Lindsay Cooper - oboe & bassoon (10)
Barbara Gaskin - backing vocals (2,3,15,16)
Jimmy Hastings - flutes (2,15) saxes (16)
Tim Hodgkinson - clarinet (10)
Amanda Parsons - backing vocals (2,3,15,16)
Ann Rosenthal - backing vocals (2,3,15,16)
Robert Wyatt - voice (9)

2024. november 29., péntek

The first three albums of the band LGT

MP3/320Kbs/300MB
prog rock, classic rock

Locomotiv GT (often abbreviated LGT, and sometimes using the nickname Loksi) was a Hungarian rock band formed in 1971. Starting out as a progressive rock band, they later experimented with many other styles including jazz, funk, and pop. During their heyday they were one of Hungary's most popular rock bands. The band broke up in 2016 after the death of longtime singer/bassist Tamás Somló......
Their self-titled debut album was released in December 1971, and their second album Ringasd el magad was released the following year. The band's third album Bummm! was released in 1973. Tamás Barta left the band and defected to the United States, which then caused the Hungarian government to ban Bummm! for the next ten years in retaliation. (Barta was murdered in the United States under mysterious circumstances in 1982.)... 
Excellent editions... I can recommend!...

➡ Locomotiv GT (1971/1992) Hungaroton Gong Kft. - HCD 37528

Tracks:
01. Egy Dal Azokért, Akik Nincsenek Itt (Gábor Presser) - 4:57
02. A Napba Öltözött Lány (Károly Frenreisz) - 4:48
03. A Kötéltáncos Álma (Támas Barta) - 3:26
04. A Tengelykezű Félember (Gábor Presser) - 4:19
05. Hej, Én Szólok Hozzád (Gábor Presser) - 5:41
06. Ezüst Nyár (Gábor Presser) - 2:56
07. Ordító Arcok (Támas Barta) - 4:11
08. Sose Mondd A Mamának (Károly Frenreisz) - 3:43
09. Nem Nekem Való (Károly Frenreisz) - 4:35
10. Royal Blues (Gipszeld Be A Kezed) (Támas Barta) - 3:04

Personnel:
- Gábor Presser - organ, piano, vibraphone, vocals
- Támas Barta - guitars
- Károly Frenreisz - soprano & tenor saxophone, flute, guitar, Fender bass, vocals
- József Laux - drums, congas

➡ Locomotiv GT - Ringasd el magad (1972/1992) Hungaroton Gong Kft. - HCD 37529

Tracks:
01. Cirkusz (Tamás Barta/Anna Adamis) – 4:28
02. A szerelem börtönében (Gábor Presser/Anna Adamis) – 3:08
03. Szerenád - szerelmemnek, ha lenne (Gábor Presser) – 2:24
04. A semmi kertje (Károly Frenreisz/Anna Adamis) – 4:28
05. Lincoln fesztivál blues (Tamás Barta, Károly Frenreisz) – 4:56
06. Ne szédíts (Károly Frenreisz/Anna Adamis) – 3:20
07. Kakukkos karóra (Tamás Barta/Anna Adamis) – 2:01
08. Kotta nélkül (Gábor Presser/Anna Adamis) – 6:33
09. Azt hittem (Tamás Barta, Gábor Presser) – 5:25
10. Megvárlak ma délben (Károly Frenreisz) – 3:56
11. Ringasd el magad (Gábor Presser/Anna Adamis) – 1:06

Personnel:
- Gábor Presser - Hammond organ, piano, electric piano, thumb piano, vibraphone, marimba, sound generator, lead vocals (01-03,08,09,11)
- Tamás Barta - electric, acoustic and slide guitar, banjo, lead vocals (07)
- Károly Frenreisz - Fender bass, soprano & tenor saxophone, flute, oboe, lead vocals (04,06,10)
- József Laux - Ludwig drums, congas, percussion
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- Sarolta Zalatnay - vocals
- Bartók Chamber Choir conducted by Mihály Tóth

➡ Locomotiv GT - Bummm! (1973/1992) Hungaroton Gong Kft. - HCD 37530

Tracks:
01. Ringasd el magad - A Képzelt riport című musicalből (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 4:54
02. Kék asszony (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 3:31
03. Gyere, gyere ki a hegyoldalba (Tamás Barta, Gábor Presser) - 2:42
04. Visszamegyek a falumba (Tamás Barta, Gábor Presser) - 3:57
05. Bárzene (Tamás Barta) - 4:11
06. Ö még csak tizennégy (Tamás Barta, Anna Adamis) - 3:47
07. Szabadits meg (Tamás Barta, Anna Adamis) - 3:32
08. Vallomás (Tamás Barta, Anna Adamis) - 3:52
09. Mondd, mire van? (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 2:37
10. Miénk itt a tér (Gábor Presser, Anna Adamis) - 2:51

Personnel:
- Gábor Presser - organ, piano, lead vocals (02-04,09,10), backing vocals
- Tamás Barta - guitar, slide guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica, harp, lead vocals (06-08), backing vocals
- Tamás Somló - bass, alto saxophone, lead vocals (01,09), backing vocals
- József Laux - drums, percussion
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- "Shangó Ray" Dely - congas


 

2024. november 28., csütörtök

Elton John - Madman Across The Water (1971/2022) Rocket Entertainment/UMC/EMI - 3583614

 

MP3/320Kbs/180MB
pop-rock, progressive rock

Madman Across The Water is the fourth studio album by English musician Elton John, released on 5 November 1971 by DJM and Uni Records. The album was his third album to be released in 1971, at which point John had been rising to prominence as a popular music artist. John's first progressive rock album. Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman plays Hammond organ on three songs. The album was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
The bonus of the album contained a longer version of "Razor Face", which extended the song-ending jam to 6:42 instead of the early fade on the original album and the longer version of "Madman Across The Water" to 8:50. Excellent edition... I can recommend!...

Tracks:
01. Tiny Dancer 6:13
02. Levon 5:20
03. Razor Face 4:41
04. Madman Across The Water 5:55
05. Indian Sunset 6:43
06. Holiday Inn 4:16
07. Rotten Peaches 4:55
08. All The Nasties 5:06
09. Goodbye 1:45
Bonus:
10. Indian Sunset (Live Radio Broadcast, 1970) 5:17
11. Madman Across The Water (Original Version, featuring Mick Ronson) 8:50
12. Rock Me When He's Gone 5:01
13. Levon (Mono Single Version) 4:44
14. Razor Face (Extended Version) 6:43

Personnel:
- Elton John - piano, vocals (01-14)
- Roger Pope - drums (01,03,06,14)
- David Glover - bass (01,03,06,14)
- Caleb Quaye - electric guitar (01-03,13,14), acoustic guitar (06)
- B.J.Cole - steel guitar (01)
- Davey Johnstone - acoustic guitar (01,04,07), mandolin (06), sitar (06)
- Barry Morgan - drums (02,11,13)
- Brian Odgers - bass (02,13)
- Brian Dee - harmonium (02,13)
- Les Thatcher - acoustic guitar (02,13)
- Michael Chapman - Acoustic Guitar (11)
- Rick Wakeman - organ (03,04,07,14)
- Jack Emblow - accordion (03,14)
- Terry Cox - drums (04,05,07)
- Herbie Flowers - electric bass (04,05,07,11)
- Ray Cooper - percussion (04,07,12), tambourine (08)
- Chris Spedding - electric guitar (04), slide guitar (07)
- Mick Ronson - electric guitar (11)
- Diana Lewis - ARP synthesiser (04,07)
- Chris Laurence - acoustic bass (05)
- Nigel Olsson - drums (08)
- Dee Murray - bass (08)
- Madeline Bell - Tambourine (12)
- Cantores in Ecclesia Choir - Robert Kirby (05,08)
- Lesley Duncan (01,02,06,07,12,13), Sue & Sunny (01,02,06,07,13), Barry St.John (01,02,06,07,13), Liza Strike (01,02,06,07,12,13), Roger Cook (01,06,07), Tony Burrows (01,06,07), Terry Steele (01,06,07), Dee Murray (01,06,07), Nigel Olsson (01,06,07), Doris Troy, Kay Garner, Madeline Bell (12) - backing vocals


2024. november 27., szerda

The Raiders - Indian Reservation (1971 Vinyl) Columbia Records - C 30768

 

MP3/320Kbs/83MB
Contemporary Pop/Rock, AM Pop

Indian Reservation is the thirteenth studio album by Paul Revere and the Raiders (listed as "The Raiders" on the sleeve), released in 1971. The album is best known for the title track, which reached No. 1 in the U.S. on July 24, becoming the first and only number-one hit of (Paul Revere &) the Raiders. In Canada, the song peaked at No. 2 for four weeks. The single spent a total of 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Az Indian Reservation a Paul Revere and the Raiders (a lemez borítón "The Raiders" néven szerepel) tizenharmadik stúdióalbuma, amelyet 1971-ben adtak ki.

Treklist:
A1. Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian)
A2. The Shape Of Things To Come
A3. Prince Of Peace
A4. Heaven Help Us All
A5. Take Me Home
B1. Just Remember You're My Sunshine
B2. Come In, You'll Get Pneumonia
B3. Eve Of Destruction
B4. Birds Of A Feather
B5. The Turkey'

Personnel:
Paul Revere – keyboards
Mark Lindsay – vocals, saxophone 
Freddy Weller – lead guitar 
Keith Allison – bass guitar
Mike "Smitty" Smith – drums 


2024. november 25., hétfő

The Best Of Cymande (1992) Sequel Records – NEX CD 202

 

MP3/320Kbs/182MB
rock, reggae, funk / soul

Cymande are a British funk group that was originally active in the early 1970s. The band name derives from a calypso word for "dove", which symbolises peace and love, "Dove" is also the title of one of their best-known songs. With a membership deriving from several Caribbean nations, Cymande were noted for an eclectic mix of funk, soul, reggae, rock, African music, calypso, and jazz that they called "nyah-rock". The band formed in 1971 and released three albums before disbanding in 1974. After gaining newfound popularity when their music was sampled by many notable rap artists, Cymande reformed in the 2010s.
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1971-ben alakult Londonban, Angliában, guyanai, jamaicai és Saint Vincent zenészekkel. A Cymande név a calypso szóból származik ami galambot jelent, amely a békét és a szeretetet szimbolizálja. Olyan zenei stílust játszanak, amelyet Nyah-Rocknak hívnak: funk, soul, reggae és afrikai ritmusok keveréke. A zenekar legnagyobb kezdeti sikerét Amerikában érte el, és 1975-ig aktívan felvételeket készítettek és felléptek... A Cymande újjáalakult, és körülbelül 2010 óta játszik élőben.

Tracklist:
1. The Message (4:19)
2. Brothers On The Slide (4:12)
3. Dove (10:56)
4. Bra (5:07)
5. Fug (4:25)
6. For Baby Woh (2:18)
7. Rickshaw (5:55)
8. Equitorial Forest (3:38)
9. Listen (4:41)
10. Getting It Back (4:18)
11. Anthracite (5:35)
12. Willy's Headache (4:52)
13. Genevieve (3:18)
14. Pon De Dungle (3:43)
15. Rastafarian Folk Song (3:12)
16. One More (3:06)
17. Zion I (3:25)

Collection of Cymande's three classic albums ("Cymande", "Second Time Around" and "Promised Heights"), originally released in 1972-74.

Personnel:
Bass - Steve Scipio
Congas, Percussion, Vocals - Pablo Gonsales
Drums - Sam Kelly
Guitar - Patrick Patterson 
Producer - John Schroeder
Saxophone, Flute, Bongos - Mike Rose 
Saxophone [Alto], Saxophone [Soprano] - Derek Gibbs
Saxophone [Tenor] - Peter Serreo
Vocals, Percussion - Joey Dee, Ray King


2024. november 23., szombat

Rhinoceros - The Elektra Albums 1968-1970 (2020/Box Set) Esoteric Recordings – QECLEC32741

 

MP3/320Kbs/252MB
Rock

"This release is a great insight into one of those bands in the late 60s that genuinely underachieved despite producing music that was as good as most of the bigger bands around them at the time".
Rhinoceros was an American rock band established in 1967 through auditions conducted by Elektra Records, rather than organic formation by musicians. The band, while well respected in many circles, did not live up to the record label's expectations. It was also poorly received by fans, producing a slow-selling debut album and two even less successful LPs before breaking up. One reviewer commented, "Despite the fact that the band could not live up to the expectations that were raised by Elektra Records' publicity machine, Rhinoceros' contributions to rock still deserve more credit than subsequent rock histories give it."
In 1971, after the breakup of Rhinoceros, John Finley, Michael Fonfara, Peter Hodgson, Danny Weis and Larry Leishman formed a new group called Blackstone, later referred to by Weis as "an attempt to re-capture some of the fun we had in Rhinoceros". They recorded an album for Canadian label GRT, titled On the Line (1973), produced by Paul Rothchild. The musicians then went their separate ways.

CD One
LP Rhinoceros (1968)
1. When You Say You're Sorry (Gerber) 3:53
2. Same Old Way (Finley) 2:04
3. Apricot Brandy (Weis, Fonfara) 1:59
4. That Time Of The Year (Gerber) 4:13
5. You're My Girl (I Don't Want To Discuss It) (Cooper, Beatty, Shelby) 4:40
6. I Need Love (Williams) 4:25
7. I've Been There (Gerber, Finley) 4:26
8. Belbuekus (Weis, Finley) 2:27
9. Along Comes Tomorrow (Gerber) 4:39
10. I Will Serenade You (Finley) 3:20

CD Two 
LP Satin Chickens (1969)
1. Satin Doll (Ellington) 0:50
2. Monkee Man (Finley) 4:08
3. Find My Hand (Gerber) 3:36
4. Top Of The Ladder (Gerber, Weis) 5:03
5. Sugar Foot Rag (Finley) 0:47
6. Don't Come Crying (Finley) 4:05
7. Chicken (Hastings, Weis) 3:25
8. It's The Same Thing (Gerber) 3:23
9. In A Little Room (Finley) 4:28
10. Funk Butt (Fonfara) 3:23
11. Back Door (Hastings) 3:43

CD Three
LP Better Times Are Coming (1970)
1. Better Times (Edwards, Fonfara, Finley) 2:45
2. Old Age (Leishman, Edwards) 3:02
3. Sweet, Nice 'N' High (Leishman, Edwards) 3:32
4. Just Me (Draper) 2:12
5. Happiness (Draper) 2:34
6. Somewhere (Weis, Finley) 3:42
7. It's A Groovy World (Draper) 2:55
8. Insanity (Draper) 2:22
9. Lady Of Fortune (Edwards, Leishman) 3:05
10. Let's Party (Draper) 3:06
11. Rain Child (Leishman, Edwards) 5:27

Personnel:
John Finley - Vocals (CD One, CD Two), Lead Vocals (CD Three)
Alan Gerber - Vocals, Piano (CD One, CD Two)
Danny Weis - Guitar, Piano (CD One, CD Two), Lead & Rhythm Guitars (CD Three)
Doug Hastings - Guitar (CD One, CD Two)
Michael Fonfara - Organ (CD One, CD Three), Piano (CD Two)
Jerry Penrod - Bass (CD One)
Billy Mundi - Drums, Percussion (CD One, CD Two)
Peter Hodgson - Bass (CD Two, CD Three)
Duke Edwards - Drums (CD Three)
Larry Leishman - Rhythm & Lead Guitars (CD Three)


2024. november 22., péntek

Hawk - Africa She Too Can Cry (1973/2004) Retro Fresh

 

MP3/320Kbs/143MB
contemporary folk or progressive folk

This classic album has been released at least 4 times with different track listings. It was first released in 1972 in South Africa. It was then released in 1973 in Europe with a slightly different track list and credited to Jo'Burg Hawk. In 1998 an unofficial CD was released by the Never Never Land label in Japan with a different cover and track list. In January 2004 Retro Fresh released a CD of the European version with bonus tracks.
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A Hawk egy johannesburgi öttagú progresszív folk együttes volt.
1971-ben első albumuk, az African Day – Dél-Afrika őrült politikájának finoman álcázott kommentárja volt – sikerén felbuzdulva, majd 1972-ben az iszonyatos Africa She Too Can Cry megjelenését követően Hawk már az ország imidzséve nőtte ki magát. 
Ez a klasszikus album legalább 4 alkalommal jelent meg különböző számlistákkal. Először 1972-ben jelent meg Dél-Afrikában. 1973-ban jelent meg Európában egy kicsit más számlistával, Jo'Burg Hawk nevéhez fűzve. 1998-ban Japánban a Never Never Land kiadó kiadott egy nem hivatalos CD-t, más borítóval és számlistával. 2004 januárjában a Retrofresh kiadott egy CD-t az európai verzióból, bónusz dalokkal.


Tracks:
1. Uvuyo (D Ornellas/M Kahn/R Mackay) 3:14
2. Elegy For Eden (R Mackay) 2:41
3. The Rolling Of The Bones (R Mackay) 2:44
4. Dark Side Of The Moon (R Mackay) 2:58
5. War Talk (Kahn/Ornellas) 2:43
6. Africa (Ornellas) 2:50
7. African Day Suite 16:26
    I. African Sun (D Ornellas/M Kahn/R Mackay)
   II.This Elephant Must Die (R Mackay)
   III. Beaters (R Mackay)
   IV. Hunt (Ornellas/Kahn)
   V. The Elephant Is Dead (R Mackay/A Lerfelo)
   VI. Nglovu Ephili (Ornellas)
   VII. Yebo Mama (R Mackay)
   VIII. Sunset (Ornellas)
Bonus tracks:
8. Orang Outang (Mackay) 3:54 (single a-side 1972)
9. Kalahari Dry (Ornellas) 2:37 (single a-side 1972)
10. Mumbo Jumbo (Mackay) 3:40 (from Live And Well)
11. Hunter (Ornellas) 4:04 (from Live And Well)
12. In My Youth (Mackay/Ornellas) 4:56 (from Live And Well)

Track 7 is a 1972 re-recording of the "African Day" suite from the 1971 African Day album with some revised sections.

Personnel:
Dave Ornellas - vocals
Mark "Spook" Kahn - guitar
Braam Malherbe - drums
Les "Jet" Goode - bass
Julian "Ipi" Laxton - guitar
Ivor Back - drums
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Alfred "Ali" Lerfelo - african drums, vocals
Billy "Knight" Mashigo - percussion, vocals
Audrey Motaung - vocals, percussion
Pete Kubheka - vocals, percussion


2024. november 20., szerda

Hoodoo Rhythm Devils - Rack Jobbers Rule (1971 Vinyl) Capitol Records - ST-842

 

MP3/320Kbs/81MB
boogie rock with a touch of funk

A Hoodoo Rhythm Devils a 70-es évek elején meglovagolta a San Franciscóból kiáramló poszthippi hullámot. A blues boogie-t és a country-rock-ot egy csipetnyi funkival ötvözve nem egészen úgy szóltak mint bármelyik másik banda a 70-es évek elején. A mai napig aktív a zenekar...
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☆ The Hoodoo Rhythm Devils were an American blues-rock-funk band from San Francisco, California, United States, formed in 1970. Modeled after the names of bands in the 1950s, Joe Crane and his Hoodoo Rhythm Devils signed with Capitol Records and made their first record Rack Jobber's Rule in 1971. The name was too big of a mouthful, so it was shortened to the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils...


Tracks:
A1. Do Do Do 2:43
A2. Black Widow 3:15
A3. Like Fire 3:35
A4. Snake Doctor 2:53
A5. Four Set Blues 2:33
B1. Black Cadillac 3:22
B2. Red Pacific 4:03
B3. Hurtin’ Side Of Love 2:21
B4. Green Light 2:55
B5. Hoodoo Beat 5:30

Personnel:
Joe Crane - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
John Rewind - guitar, vocals
Dexter C. Plates - bass, vocals
Glenn Walters - drums, vocals
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Martin Fierro, Mel Martin - horns (A1)
Boots Hughston, Mic Gillette - horns (A3, B3)
Chester Crill - harp
The Pointer Sisters - backing vocals


2024. november 18., hétfő

Arthur Brown Kingdom Come - Kingdom Come (1972/2010) Esoteric Recordings

 

MP3/320Kbs/164MB
Psychedelic Prog Rock, Experimental

Ez Arthur Brown második albuma a Kingdom Come-val, egy saját nevű albummal 1972-ben jelent meg.
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☆ This is Arthur Brown's second album with Kingdom Come, a self-entitled album released in 1972. So you don't confuse it with any other band called Kingdom Come (such as the '80s band), look for the album cover that has a crescent and star, and this is the album you'll be looking for. Things have changed in the Kingdom Come lineup since the release of "Galactic Zoo Dossier". Bassist Desmond Fisher, and synthesizer player Julian Paul Brown are now out of the picture, leaving Brown, guitarist Andy Dalby, keyboardist Michael "Goodge" Harris, and drummer Martin "Slim" Steer to find a new bassist, in this case Phil Shutt... (Ben Miler)

Tracks:
01. Water (Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come) - 8:10
02. Love Is (The Spirit What Will Never Die) (Arthur Brown) - 4:20
03. City Melody (Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come) - 6:11
04. Traffic Light Song (Goodge Harris, Andy Dalby) - 2:39
05. The Teacher (Vincent Crane, Julian Paul Brown) - 1:54
06. The Experiment Featuring "Lower Colonic Irrigation" (Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come) - 7:25
07. The Whirlpool (Goodge Harris, Andy Dalby) - 4:17
08. The Hymn (Andy Dalby) - 8:40
Bonuses:
09. Traffic Light Song (alternative version) (Goodge Harris, Andy Dalby) - 2:42
10. The Hymn (alternative version) (Andy Dalby) - 5:59
11. The Experiment Featuring "Lower Colonic Irrigation" (alternative version) (Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come) - 8:42

Personnel:
- Arthur Brown - vocals, vibes
- Goodge Harris - keyboards, VCS3 synthesizer
- Phil Shutt - bass, vocals
- Andy Dalby - guitar, vocals
- Slim Steer - drums



Ellis - Riding On The Crest Of A Slump & Why Not? (2006) Asadia Records

 

MP3/320Kbs/180MB
Psychedelic Folk-Rock

Stephen John Ellis (született: 1950. április 7.) angol rock/pop énekes. Legnagyobb sikerét a Love Affair együttessel aratta az 1960-as évek végén.
1972-ben megalapította az Ellis együttest, rövid életű partnerségben Zoot Money billentyűssel. További tagok: az ex-Peter Bardens Band gitárosa Andy Gee az ex-Fat Mattress basszusgitárosa Jimmy Leverton akit később Nick South váltott és Dave Lutton dobos. A csapat két albumot adott ki, a Riding on the Crest of a Slump-ot 1972-ben, és a Why Not?-ot a következő évben. 1976-ban az egyik legnépszerűbb szerb és ex-jugoszláv zenekar, a Smak feldolgozta "El Doomo" című dalát "El dumo" címmel, és nagy sikert ért el vele.
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In 1972, he formed the band Ellis, a short lived partnership with keyboardist Zoot Money. Other members included ex-Peter Bardens guitarist Andy Gee, ex-Fat Mattress bassist Jimmy Leverton, later replaced by Nick South and drummer Dave Lutton. The group released two albums, Riding on the Crest of a Slump in 1972, and Why Not? the following year. In 1976, one of the most popular Serbian and ex-Yugoslav bands, Smak, covered his song "El Doomo" under the title "El dumo", and achieved great success with it. Smak - El Dumo

Tracks:
LP Riding On The Crest Of A Slump (1972)
01. Good To Be Alive (George Money, Colin Allen) - 3:24
02. El Doomo (Steve Ellis) - 5:13
03. You're The Only Reason (Jim Leverton) - 3:42
04. Tune For Brownie (Steve Ellis) - 3:06
05. Your Game (Steve Ellis) - 4:22
06. Three Times Corner (George Money) - 3:57
07. Morning Paper (Steve Ellis) - 3:24
08. Wish I Was Back Home (Steve Ellis/Andy Gee) - 3:43
09. Angela (George Money, Colin Allen) - 7:31

LP Why Not? (1973)
10. Goodbye Boredom (Steve Ellis) - 4:25
11. Opus 17 3/4 (George Money/Steve Ellis) - 4:27
12. Future Passed (Steve Ellis/Andy Gee) - 3:58
13. Loud And Lazy Love Songs (Steve Ellis) - 3:43
14. Open Road (George Money/Steve Ellis) - 2:49
15. All Before (George Money) - 5:49
16. Leaving In The Morning (George Money) - 2:41
17. Mighty Mystic Lady (George Money) - 3:36
18. We Need The Money Too (Steve Ellis/Andy Gee) - 3:54
19. Gyupp (Courtesy Granny Granger) - 0:04

Personnel:
- Steve Ellis - lead vocals
- Zoot Money (George Bruno Money) - keyboards, guitar, vocals
- Andreas Gröber (Andy Gee) - guitar, vocals
- Jim Leverton - bass (01-09)
- Nick South - bass (10-19)
- Davey Lutton (William David Lutton) - drums
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- Colin Eric Allen - drums (10), percussion (17)
- Maggie Bell - Female vocals
- Gary Farr - harmonica
- Mike Patto - backing vocals (17,18)
- Boz Burrell - backing vocals (17,18)
- Roger Chapman - vocals & tamborine (17,18)
- Mick Weaver - keyboards
- Julie Driscoll - backing female vocals (17,18)
- Maggie Nicholls - backing female vocals (17,18)
- Roger Daltrey - producer (01-09)
- Mike Vernon, Ellis Band - producer (10-19)


2024. november 16., szombat

Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits Done By A Group Called • Zonk (1970 Vinyl) Sunset Records – SLS 50 122 Z, Germany

MP3/320Kbs/78MB
beat, pop rock

LINK

A Petards "Zonk" álnéven kiadott egy albumot a "Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits Done By A Group Called Zonk"-ot. A Creedence Clearwater Revival számait dolgozták fel. Ez az album Németországban az Egyesült Államokban, Kanadában, Japánban, Új-Zélandon, Ausztráliában és Dél-Afrikában jelent meg. "Flitter Mouse" álnéven két kislemezt is adott ki a Green River és Commotion feldolgozásaival, valamint a Fortunate Son és Down on the Corner című dalokkal.
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☆ The Petards are a German beat and rock band that was active in the 1960s and early 1970s. The Petards also released some songs under the name "Zonk" they covered songs by "Creedence Clearwater Revival" for the album "Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits Done By A Group Called Zonk". This album was released in Germany, the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

Tracklist:
A1. Green River 2:50
A2. Commotion 2:25
A3. Proud Mary 3:00
A4. I Put A Spell On You 3:24
A5. Keep On Chooglin 4:37
B1. Bad Moon Rising 2:08
B2. Good Golly Miss Molly 2:33
B3. Suzie Q 5:25
B4. Lodi 2:58
B5. Born On A Bayou 4:00

Personnel:
Klaus Ebert - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
Horst Ebert - guitar, vocals
Rüdiger "Roger" Waldmann - vocals, bass
Arno "Jesus" Dittrich - drums


Plant And See (1969 Vinyl) White Whale - WW 7120

 

MP3/320Kbs/89MB
acid rock, psychedelic rock

Az amerikai észak-karolinai pszichedelikus rockegyüttes a legendás amerikai indián dalszerző, Willie French Lowery (1944-2012) vezetésével. Egyetlen albumuk, eredetileg 1969-ben jelent meg a White Whale, Los Angeles-i kiadónál.
☆ Heavy, hard and loud with a psychedelic sound.

Tracklist:
A1. Put Out My Fire - 3:16
A2. Flat On My Face - 2:46
A3. Mrs Tree - 2:28
A4. Henrietta - 3:26
A5. Rockin' Chair - 2:59
A6 Love E Affection - 2:44
B1. Poor Rich Man - 3:58
B2. Seekin' Advice - 5:15
B3. Witches Brew - 6:45
B4. Leavin' - 2:54

Personnel;
Backing Vocals – Carol Fitzgerald
Bass, Backing Vocals – Ronald Seiger
Drums, Backing Vocals – Forris Fulford
Guitar, Lead Vocals – Willy French Lowery
Lead Vocals – Carol Fitzgerald (tracks: B4)



2024. november 14., csütörtök

Syrius - Devil's Masquerade / Az ördög álarcosbálja (1972/1993) Hungaroton-Gong Kft

 

MP3/320Kbs/85MB
jazz-rock fusion

Az ördög álarcosbálja a Syrius magyar együttes első nagylemeze, amely 1971-ben jelent meg, először Ausztráliában, Devil's Masquerade címmel. 1972-ben pedig Magyarországon. 
☆ Syrius was formed by Zsolt Baronits in 1962, Budapest (Hungary), mainly to play beat music. The band profile changed in 1970 when they started playing progressive rock and jazz-rock fusion, when Jackie Orszaczky (bass, vocal), László Pataki (organ), Mihály Ráduly (saxophone, flute) and András Veszelinov (drums) joined the band. They got a contract in Australia where they recorded their most famous album called "Az ördög álarcosbálja", which was published in 1971, first in Australia, under the title Devil's Masquerade. Only in 1972 in Hungary.

Tracks:
01. Concerto For A Three-Stringed Violin And Five Mugs Of Beer (László Pataki, Miklós Orszáczky) - 2:38
02. Crooked Man (László Pataki/Charles Fisher) - 6:54
03. I've Been This Down Before (László Pataki/Charles Fisher) - 4:24
04. Devil's Masquerade (László Pataki/Charles Fisher) - 5:33
05. Psychomania (Miklós Orszáczky/Charles Fisher) - 5:43
06. Observations Of An Honest Man (Miklós Orszáczky/Charles Fisher) - 1:44
07. In The Bosom Of A Shout (Mihály Ráduly/Charles Fisher) - 8:51

Personnel:
- László "Leslie" Pataki - piano, organ, chimes, backing vocals
- Miklós "Jackie" Orszáczky - lead vocals, bass guitar, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, violin
- Zsolt "George" Baronits - saxophones, backing vocals
- Mihály "Michie" Ráduly - saxophones, flute, piccolo flute
- András "Andrew" Veszelinov - drums, percussion, vocals
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- Gus McNeil - producer


2024. november 13., szerda

Goodness And Mercy (1970 Vinyl) MGM Records - SE 4730

 

MP3/320Kbs/67MB
Funk, Soul, Rhythm & Blues

Ez egy kiemelkedő brassrock album. Csak akkor tudom ajánlani ezt a albumot, ha rajongója vagy az olyan rézfúvós bandáknak, mint a Blood, Sweat and Tears vagy a Chicago.

Tracklist:
A1. You Don't Own Me
A2. Painted Woman
A3. You Can't Make Me Love You
A4. Dirty Annie
A5. Hello L.A./Bye-Bye Birmingham
B1. Bring Back Funky Women
B2. Thousand Pound Woman
B3. Make It Easy On Yourself
B4. Peddler Sam
B5. The Circus Man

Personnel:
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Jerry Grant 
Bass, Backing Vocals – Joe Bellamy
Drums – Ric Miller 
Guitar – John Trombatore
Lead Vocals – Dave Talisman
Organ, Piano, Backing Vocals – Peter Martin 
Percussion, Cowbell – Elvio Ditta
Trombone – Steve Davis 
Trumpet – Harry Kim

2024. november 11., hétfő

Birth Control - Knock! Knock!! Who's There? (1973 Vinyl, Reissue) Metronome 2001

 

MP3/320Kbs/116MB
Prog Rock, Hard Rock, Krautrock

A Birth Control egy német rockzenekar, amely progresszív hard rock hangzásáról és provokatív albumborítóiról ismert.
A Birth control debütáló albumának újrakiadása, új címmel "Knock! Knock!! Who's There?" és új borítóképpel. LP Metronome ‎- 200132 (1973, Németország). 
☆ Reissue of Birth Control's debut album, retitled "Knock! Knock!! Who's There?" and new cover art. LP Metronome 2001 ‎- 200132 (1973, Germany)

Tracklist:
A1. No Drugs (4:06)
A2. Recollection (6:29)
A3. Deep Inside (4:43)
A4. Foolish Action (4:32)
B1. Sundown (10:04)
B2. Change Of Mind (3:47)
B3. Light My Fire (5:39)

Personnel:
Bruno Frenzel - guitar, vocals
Bernd Koschmidder - bass
Bernd Noske - drums, vocals
Reinhold Sobotta - organ


2024. november 9., szombat

Graham Bond - Holy Magick & We Put Our Magick On You (2005) 2000 FruitGum Corp.

 

MP3/320Kbs/208MB
rhytm & blues, jazzy psychedelic, occult rock

Graham Bond (születési neve: Graham John Clifton Bond) (Romford, Havering kerület, 1937. október 28. – Észak-London, Finsbury Park Station metróállomás, 1974. május 8.) angol énekes, orgonista, szaxofonos. Ő volt az atyja az angol rhytm & blues-nak. Valószínűleg ő volt az első angol zenész, aki Hammond orgonát, Leslie hangszórót és mellotront használt.

Graham Bond ‎- Holy Magick (Vertigo,1970) 

Tracks:
01. Holy Magick Suite (Graham Bond) - 21:41 including:
a). Meditation Aumgn
b). The Qabalistic Cross
c). The Word Of The Aeon
d). Invocation To The Light
e). The Pentagram Ritual
f). Qabalistic Cross
g). Hymn Of Praise
h). 12 Gates To The City
i). The Holy Words Iao Sabao (These Are The Words)
j). Aquarius Mantra (In Egyptian)
k). Enochian (Atlantean) Call
l). Abrahadabra The Word Of The Aeon
m). Praise "City Of Light"
n). The Qabalistic Cross Aumgn
02. Return Of Arthur (Graham Bond) - 5:05
03. The Magician (Graham Bond) - 4:03
04. The Judgement (Diane Stewart) - 4:46
05. My Archangel Mikael (Diane Stewart) - 4:08
Bonuses:
06. Water Water (single A-side,1971) (Graham Bond, Diane Stewart) - 3:43
07. Twelve Gates To The City (single B-side,1971) (Graham Bond) - 3:38

Personnel:
Graham Bond - vocals, acoustic & electric saxophones, organ, piano
Diane Stewart - female vocals, gong
Victor Brox - piano, electric piano, tibetian dhong, pocket cornet, euphonium, vocals
John Gross - tenor saxophone
Gerry Salisbury - cornet
Kevin Stacey - guitar
John Morsehead - guitar
Rick Grech - bass guitar (01)
Alex Dmochowski - bass guitar (01-04)
Steve York - bass guitar (05)
Keith Bailey - drums (01,05)
Godfrey McLean - drums (02-04)
Big Pete Bailey - percussion
Annette Brox, Aliki Ashman - female vocals

Graham Bond with Magick - We Put Our Magick On You (Vertigo,1971)

Tracks:
01. Forbidden Fruit - Part I (Graham Bond, Diane Stewart) - 4:46
02. Moving Towards The Light (Diane Stewart, Graham Bond) - 5:14
03. Ajama (Gaspar Lawal) - 6:14
04. Druid (Graham Bond) - 4:55
05. I Put My Magick On You (Diane Stewart, Graham Bond) - 5:41
06. Time To Die (John Weathers, Graham Williams) - 4:07
07. Hail, Ra-Harakhite (Diane Stewart) - 5:41
08. Forbidden Fruit - Part II (Graham Bond, Diane Stewart) - 2:47

Personnel:
Graham Bond - vocals, alt saxophone, organ hammond, electric & grand piano
Diane Stewart - vocals, congas, percussion [African percussion]
Graham Hedley Williams - guitar
Terry Poole - bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
John "Pugwash" Weathers - drums
Gaspar Lawal - percussion, lead vocals (03)
Steve Gregory - tenor saxophone, flute


2024. november 7., csütörtök

Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (1971/2005) Westbound Records

 

MP3/320Kbs/128MB
Psychedelic Funk-Rock

A Maggot Brain az amerikai funk rock együttes harmadik stúdióalbuma, amelyet a Westbound Records adott ki 1971 júliusában. A producer George Clinton volt, és a detroiti United Sound Systemsnél vették fel 1970 végén és 1971 elején. A Funkadelic harmadik nagylemeze bekerült az 1001 lemez, amelyet hallanod kell, mielőtt meghalsz című könyvbe.
☆ It features a ten-minute title track, largely consisting of an improvised brilliant solo by guitarist Eddie Hazel. Edward Earl "Eddie" Hazel (April 10, 1950 -- December 23, 1992)

Tracks:
01. Maggot Brain (George Clinton, Edward Hazel) – 10:19
02. Can You Get To That (Clinton, Ernest Harris) – 2:49
03. Hit It And Quit It (Clinton, William Nelson) – 3:50
04. You And Your Folks, Me And My Folks (Clinton, Clarence Haskins, Nelson, Bernard Worrell) – 3:35
05. Super Stupid (Hazel, Lucious Ross, Nelson, Clinton) – 3:58
06. Back In Our Minds (Haskins) – 2:38
07. Wars Of Armageddon (Ramon Fulwood, Ross, Clinton, Worrell) – 9:44
Bonuses:
08. Maggot Brain (Alt. Mix, recorded 1971) (Hazel, Clinton) - 9:34
09. Whole Lot Of BS (single, 1972) (Clinton, Worrell) - 2:11
10. I Miss My Baby (single, 1972) (Haskins) - 5:02

Personnel:
- Eddie (Edward) Hazel - lead guitar
- Lucious "Tawl" Ross - rhythm guitar
- Bernie (Bernard) Worrell - keyboards
- Billy (William) "Bass" Nelson - bass
- Ramon "Tiki" Fulwood - drums
- Parliament (George Clinton, Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins, Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas, Ray Davis), Garry Shider, Bernie Worrell, Tawl Ross, Eddie Hazel, Billy Bass Nelson - vocals


2024. november 5., kedd

The Loading Zone (1968 Vinyl) RCA Victor Records

 

MP3/320Kbs/110MB
brass-rock-soul

A Loading Zone az 1960-as évek végén és az 1970-es évek elején működő amerikai rockbanda volt, a kaliforniai Oaklandben alakult. Két albumnyi anyagot adtak ki, különböző felállásokkal, mielőtt 1971-ben feloszlottak. 1968 áprilisában adta ki debütáló albumát az RCA Victor-nál.
Linda "Tui" Tillery (1948. szeptember 2.) amerikai énekesnő, ütőhangszeres, producer, dalszerző és zenei hangszerelő. Professzionális énekesi karrierjét 19 évesen kezdte a The Loading Zone-ban.
I'm looking for the "CD Album, Reissue, 2001 or 2017" release!

Tracks:
01. No More Tears (Shappiro, Fauerso) - 3.12
02. Love Feels Like Fire (Holland, Dozier, Holland) - 4.42
03. Don't Loose Control (Of Your Soul) (Fauerso)- 3.21
04. I Can't Please You (Robbins) - 4.07
05. Shop Around (Gordy Jr., Robinson) -  3.50
06. The Bells (Ward) - 3.55
07. Kalui Yuga-Loo (Fauerso) - 3.23
08. God Bless The Child (Holiday, Herzog) - 4.45
09. Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead (Paul, Stevenson, Hunter) - 3.34
10.Can I Dedicate (Fauerso) - 9.37

Personnel:
Vocals – Linda Tillery
Bass – Bob Kridle
Drums – Frank Davis (tracks: 10), George Newcom
Lead Guitar – Peter Shapiro 
Organ, Piano, Vocals – Paul Fauerso
Rhythm Guitar – Steve Dowler
Tenor Saxophone – Todd Anderson
Trombone – Patrick O'Hara

2024. november 3., vasárnap

The (Saint Thomas) Pepper Smelter - In A Gadda Da Vida (1969/?) Producciones Batiscafo

 

MP3/320Kbs/127MB
psychedelic rock

A (St. Thomas) Pepper Smelter egy perui pszichedelikus rockegyüttes volt Limából. 1969-ben a Los Shain's tagjai alapították. Az együttes azonban, ellentétben a Los Shain-szel ebben a szakaszban, úgy döntött, hogy új hangzásokat hoznak zenéjükbe, mint például a pszichedeliát, anélkül, hogy elhagynák az előző bandától származó garázsrockot. Nevükre a Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band nevű album utal. Rövid fennállása után 1970-ben feloszlott.
The (St. Thomas) Pepper Smelter was a Peruvian psychedelic rock band from Lima. 
Formed 1969 by members of Los Shain's. Disbanded after a short existence in 1970.
Named after The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band albums.

Tracks:
1. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Doug Ingle) - 5:16 
2. Pepper's Boogaloo (Gerardo Manuel Rojas, Beto Tataje) - 3:10 
3. Strange Brew (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce) - 2:44 
4. Words Of Pain (Gerardo Manuel Rojas, Beto Tataje) - 2:53 
5. People In Me (Sean Bomniwell) - 2:57 
6. Heart Teaser (Tim O' Brian, S. English, Gary St Clair) - 3:55 
7. Can You See Me? (Jimi Hendrix) - 2:38 
8. Answer (Gerardo Manuel Rojas) - 3:26 
9. Betty Boom, Little Monster, Doggie And Peggie At The Witches Castle (Gerardo Manuel Rojas, Beto Tataje) - 3:39 
10. Hey, Joe (Billy Roberts) - 3:50 
11. Is My Guitar (Carlos Martinez) - 2:36 
12. Raga Gag (Instrumental) - 5:21

Personnel:
Gerardo Manuel Rojas - vocals, percussion
Beto Tataje - rhythm & lead guitars, vocals
Juan Carlos Barreda - bass, double bass, vocals
Freddy Macedo - organ
Carlos Manuel Barreda - drums



2024. november 1., péntek

Brass-rock band from Cleveland

MP3/320Kbs/343MB
jazz rock, brass-rock

Rastus az Ohio állambeli Clevelandből származott, és korábban a 60-as évek végén The Fifth Amendmentként ismerték (később The Sixth Amendmentra változtatták nevüket, amikor újabb tagok érkeztek a csapathoz). A Rastus egy népszerű jazz-rock zenekar volt Chicago és Tower Of Power stílusában. Két albumot rögzített, dicséretes kritikákat kapott, és nagy rajongótábora volt, mígnem a sok személyi változás után végül feloszlott a hetvenes évek végén.

➡ Rastus (1971) GRT Records

Tracks:
1. Black Cat (Brian Auger) - 9:28
2. Texas / The Bells (Medley) (Billy Ward / Buddy Miles, Mike Bloomfield) - 12:30
3. Walking In The Park (Graham Bond) - 4:01
4. Goodnight Nelda Greb (The Telephone Company Has Cut Us Off) (Tracy Nelson) - 15:16
5. Wizard Of Oz Medley (E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen) - 1:01
6. Sinnin' For You (Owen Finnegan, Keef Hartley, Peter Dines, Fiona Hewitson) - 5:42
7. Farmer Jo (Laura Nyro) - 4:19
8. 1-75 Riff (John Rhys) - 5:19
9. Desperately Mrs. Jones/Ja-Da (Bob Carleton, Don Nagy, John Rhys) - 3:56
10. Sailin' Easy (Al Wilmont, Elmer George Clawson, Gary Quackenbush, Scott Richardson) - 2:56
11.Black Cat (Brian Auger) - 3:00
12.El Congo Valiente (Johnny Richards) - 2:15
13.Warm (John Rhys) - 4:59
14.Multicolored Taxicab (Artie Feldman) - 4:16
Tracks 1-4  Recorded live in concert, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tracks 5-14 Recorded at Sonad Studios, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Personnel:
Don Nagy - Bass, Trumpet 
Mike "The Frist" Geraci - Baritone, Tenor Saxophones, Backing Vocals
Vic Walkus - Alto, Tenor Saxophone
Dave "Smokey" Smelko - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
George Sopuch - Guitar
Tony Corrao - Guitar
Daniel Matthew Magalen - Lead Vocals, Baritone Saxophone
Marc Roman - Lead Vocals, Trombone
Arthur Edward Appleton, Jr. - Trombone

➡ Rastus - Steamin (1972/2008) Rhombus Records

Tracks:
1. Lucy Bluebird (Bobby Jameson, Dave Myles, Marc Spirou, Don Nagy, Mike Geraci, Vic Walkus, John Taylor, Dave Smelko) - 6:11
2. Lazy Kind Of Day - 3:24
3. Big City Letdown Blues (John Rhys, Bobby Jameson) - 6:46
4. Love You (Tony Corrao, Dave Myles, Marc Spirou, Don Nagy, Mike Geraci, Vic Walkus, John Taylor, Dave Smelko) - 4:24
5. Keep On Pushin' (Tony Corrao, Dave Myles, Marc Spirou, Don Nagy, Mike Geraci, Vic Walkus, John Taylor, Dave Smelko) - 3:03
6. I-94 Riff (John Rhys) - 5:18
7. What Will It Take (Tony Corrao, Dave Myles, Marc Spirou, Don Nagy, Mike Geraci, Vic Walkus, John Taylor, Dave Smelko) - 5:30
8. Trying To Find Her - 3:04
9. She Don't Need Me - 2:42
10.Warm (John Rhys) - 3:52
11.What If I Should Say - 3:00
12.Home Town Blues - 4:07
13.Over The Rainbow (Jim Cantale, Vic Walkus) - 3:03
14.Road Rat (Mark Allen, Dave Myles, Marc Spirou, Don Nagy, Mike Geraci, Vic Walkus, John Taylor, Dave Smelko) - 6:58

Personnel:
Alto Saxophone – Vic Walkus
Backing Vocals – Dave "Smokey" Smelko, Mike "The Frist" Geraci
Baritone Saxophone – Mike "The Frist" Geraci
Bass – Don Nagy
Congas – Marc Spirou
Guitar – George Sopuch
Keyboards – Dave Myles
Percussion – Dave "Smokey" Smelko
Tenor Saxophone – Mike "The Frist" Geraci, Vic Walkus
Trombone – John Taylor, Marc Spirou
Trumpet – Marc Spirou
Vocals – Dave Myles, Marc Spirou