Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Flying Burrito Bros - The Gilded Palace Of Sin & Burrito Deluxe (2009) A&M Records - UICY-94243/4

 

MP3/320Kbs/183MB
Country Rock

The Flying Burrito Brothers are an American country rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1968, best known for their influential 1969 debut album, The Gilded Palace of Sin. Although the group is known for its connection to band founders Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman (both formerly of the Byrds), the group underwent many personnel changes and has existed in various incarnations. Now officially known as the Burrito Brothers the band continues to perform and record new albums.

The Gilded Palace Of Sin (1968/2009 Remastered) UICY-94243
01. Christine's Tune (3:03)
02. Sin City (4:09)
03. Do Right Woman (3:57)
04. Dark End Of The Street (3:50)
05. My Uncle (2:37)
06. Wheels (3:03)
07. Juanita (2:30)
08. Hot Burrito #1 (3:37)
09. Hot Burrito #2 (3:17)
10. Do You Know How It Feels (2:08)
11. Hippie Boy (4:57)
12. The Train Song (Bonus) (3:02)

Burrito Deluxe (1969/2009 Remastered) UICY-94244
01. Lazy Days (2:59)
02. Image Of Me (3:20)
03. High Fashion Queen (2:07)
04. If You Gotta Go (1:50)
05. Man In The Fog (2:31)
06. Farther Along (4:00)
07. Older Guys (2:29)
08. Cody Cody (2:45)
09. God's Own Singer (2:06)
10. Down In The Churchyard (2:20)
11. Wild Horses (6:22)
12. Sing Me Back Home (Bonus) (3:21)
13. I Shall Be Released (Bonus) (1:32)

Personnel:
The Gilded Palace Of Sin
Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals
Chris Hillman - guitar, vocals, mandolin (05)
Chris Ethridge - bass, backing vocals, piano (08,09)
Sneeky Pete - steel guitar
Jon Corneal - drums (01,03-05,07)
Eddie Hoh - drums (02,10)
Sam Goldstein - drums (06)
Popeye Phillips - drums (08,09,11)

Burrito Deluxe
Gram Parsons - vocals, piano
Chris Hillman - bass, vocals, mandolin
Bernie Leadon - guitar, dobro
"Sneaky" Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar
Michael Clarke - drums
Leon Russell - piano (16,22)
Leopoldo C. Carbajal - accordion
Buddy Childers - cornet, flugelhorn
Byron Berline - fiddle
Frank Blanco - percussion
Tommy Johnson - tuba


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Friends With Bearfoot (1973/Vinyl) Epic - KE 32653

 

MP3/320Kbs/100MB
Classic Rock, Country Rock

Bearfoot was a Juno Award-nominated Canadian rock band, formed in 1969. Founded by Jim Atkinson, Terry Danko, Dwayne Ford, Hugh Brockie and Brian Hilton. Initially going by "Atkinson, Danko and Ford", they changed their name out of practicality and because they didn't want to sound as though they were a law-firm. They released three albums and five singles through Columbia Records.

Tracks:
01. Molly 3:57
02. St. Augustine 2:33
03. Lady From Baltimore 2:44
04. Bury Your Head In The Sand 1:22
05. With Your Thanks 3:00
06. Lecher’s Reign 6:47
07. Sweet Virginia 5:00
08. Drop Down Mama 3:25
09. The Train That I Ride On 3:12
10. Are You Going Somewhere 3:23
11. Friends 4:52

Personnel:
Jim Atkinson - guitar, vocals
Hugh Brockie - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, banjo
Terry Danko - bass, guitar
Dwayne Ford - keyboards, flute, guitar, vocals
Mal Turner - drums


Sunday, May 25, 2025

Fanny - First Time In A Long Time / The Reprise Recordings (2002/4CD Box) Reprise Records - RHM2 7734

 

MP3/320Kbs/835MB
Glam Hard Rock, Pop Rock

Fanny was an American rock band, active in the early to mid 1970s. They were one of the first all-female rock groups to achieve critical and commercial success, including two Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 singles. The group was founded by sisters June and Jean Millington...


Friday, May 23, 2025

Limousine (1972/Vinyl) GSF Records - GSF-S-1002 B

 

MP3/320Kbs/90MB
Hard-Progressive Rock

Rock band from Muncie, Indiana, made up of former members of The Chosen Few, another Muncie band from the 1960's. His only album was released in 1972. I don't know about a CD release.

Tracks:
01. A Song For Monique 1:07
02. Sometimes 6:01
03. Bitin’ Grace 6:14
04. Such A Lady, Such A Lover 3:53
05. Barriers 4:19
06. Sidewalk Firen 5:06
07. Raise Your Voice 3:28
08. Lighthouse 6:20

Personnel:
Carl Storie - lead vocals, flute (08), harmony vocals (08), harmonica (03)
David "Benny" Bennett - lead guitar, pedal steel guitar (08,03)
John Cascella - keyboards, backing vocals, saxophone (02)
Mark Cawley - bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar (08), lead vocal (06,08), percussion (04)
David Barnes - drums


Thursday, May 22, 2025

Ekseption - Trinity (Expanded Edition 2023) Universal Music

 

MP3/320Kbs/133MB
Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock

Trinity is a remastered and expanded version of the 1973 album by the Dutch progressive rock band Ekseption. The album was originally released on July 24, 1973, and features 12 tracks, including two bonus tracks.

Tracks:
1. Toccata (5:16)
2. The Peruvian Flute (traditional) (8:04)
3. Dreams (1:32)
4. Smile (2:53)
5. Lonely Chase (3:10)
6. Romance (3:30)
7. Improvisation (9:01)
8. Meddle (1:07)
9. Flight Of The Bumble Bee (3:22)
10. Finale III (2:50)
Bonus Track:
11. On A Persian Market (2:27)
12. Bingo-Bingo (Single Version) (4:00)

Personnel:
- Rick van der Linden - piano, Hammond, spinet, pipe organ, ARP 2600 synth, Mellotron, arranger
- Jan Vennik - soprano & tenor saxophones, flute
- Rein van den Broek - trumpets, flugelhorn
- Cor Dekker - bass guitar
- Pieter Voogt - drums, percussion
+
- Members of the Dutch Chamber Choir (10)


Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Pretty Things - Singles As & Bs (2002/3CD) Repertoire - REP 4937

MP3/320Kbs/270+250MB
Blues Rock, R&B, Beat, Garage Rock, Psychedelia, Freakbeat

Pretty Things were an English rock band formed in September 1963 in Sidcup, Kent, taking their name from Bo Diddley's 1955 song "Pretty Thing", and active in their first incarnation until 1971. They released five studio albums... Singles As & Bs: Compilation album by The Pretty Things released in 2002, featuring both A-sides and B-sides of their singles. The album was released on Repertoire Records and is available in a 3xCD format, featuring stereo and mono versions.
The album covers various genres including Garage Rock, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Prog-Rock, Psychedelic/Garage, Rock & Roll and Freakbeat.

CD1
01. Rosalyn [02:20]
02. Big Boss Man [02:37]
03. Don't Bring me Down [02:09]
04. We'll Be Together [02:09]
05. Honey, I Need [01:58]
06. I Can Never Say [02:35]
07. Roadrunner [03:12]
08. Big City [02:00]
09. Cry to Me [02:50]
10. Get a Buzz [03:59]
11. Judgement Day [02:46]
12. Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut [03:01]
13. Sittin' All Alone [02:46]
14. Rainin' in My Heart [02:30]
15. Midnight to Six Men [02:19]
16. Can't Stand the Pain [02:40]
17. Come See Me [02:39]
18. L.S.D. [02:24]
19. A House in the Country [02:58]
20. Me Needing You [01:57]
21. Progress [02:39]
22. Buzz the Jerk [01:54]
23. Children [03:02]
24. My Time [03:05]
25. Trippin' [03:22]
26. Death of a Socialite [02:42]
27. Photographer [02:05]
28. Bright Lights of the City [03:01]

CD2 
01. Defecting Grey [04:27]
02. Mr. Evasion [03:27]
03. Talkin' About the Good Times [03:42]
04. Walking Through My Dreams [03:36]
05. Private Sorrow [03:51]
06. Balloon Burning [03:46]
07. The Good Mr. Square [03:00]
08. Blue Serge Blues [03:52]
09. October 26 [04:53]
10. Cold Stone [03:09]
11. Stone-Hearted Mama [03:26]
12. Summertime [04:28]
13. Circus Mind [01:59]
14. Over the Moon (7' Single Version) [04:06]
15. Havana Bound [03:51]
16. Is It Only Love [05:05]
17. Joey [06:46]
18. Atlanta [02:41]
19. I'm Keeping [03:58]
20. Bridge of God [04:56]

CD3
01. Sad Eye [04:29]
02. Remember that Boy [05:02]
03. Tonight [03:06]
04. It Isn't Rock'N'Roll [03:55]
05. I'm Calling [04:04]
06. Sea of Blue [03:12]
07. Falling Again [03:18]
08. She Don't [04:07]
09. Eve of Destrucuion [03:01]
10. Goin' Downhill (7' Single Version) [03:53]
11. Can't Stop [03:56]
12. Goin' Downhill (Extended 12' Version) [05:16]
13. Passion of Love [03:21]
14. All Light Up [04:35]
15. Vivian Prince [05:13]
16. Love Keeps Hanging On [08:53]
17. Goin' Downhill (Alternate Take) [04:10]
18. Pretty Beat [02:50]

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

O Brother, Where Art Thou? [Deluxe Edition] (2011) Lost Highway – B0014749-02

 

MP3/320Kbs/253MB
Soundtrack: Southern Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel

O Brother, Where Art Thou? is the soundtrack album of music from the 2000 American film of the same name. The film is set in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The soundtrack, produced by T-Bone Burnett, uses bluegrass, country, gospel, blues, and Southern folk music appropriate to the time period. The soundtrack was reissued on August 23, 2011, with 14 new tracks that were not included in the original album, "including 12 previously unreleased cuts from music producer T-Bone Burnett's O Brother sessions".


CD1
01. James Carter & The Prisoners - Po Lazarus (04:33)
02. Harry McClintock - Big Rock Candy Mountain (02:19)
03. Norman Blake - You Are My Sunshine (04:24)
04. Alison Krauss - Down To The River To Pray (02:57)
05. Soggy Bottom Boys Feat. Dan Tyminski - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (Radio Station Version) (03:10)
06. Chris Thomas King - Hard Time Killing Floor Blues (02:44)
07. Norman Blake - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (Instrumental) (04:29)
08. The Whites - Keep On The Sunny Side (03:35)
09. Gillian Welch & Alison Krauss - I'll Fly Away (03:58)
10. Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss & Emmylou Harris - Didn't Leave Nobody But The Baby (01:59)
11. Sarah, Hannah And Leah Peasall - In The Highways (01:37)
12. The Cox Family - I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) (03:16)
13. John Hartford - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (Instrumental) (02:36)
14. Ralph Stanley - O Death (03:21)
15. Soggy Bottom Boys Feat. Tim Blake Nelson - In The Jailhouse Now (03:37)
16. Soggy Bottom Boys Feat. Dan Tyminski - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (With Band) (04:17)
17. John Hartford - Indian War Whoop (01:32)
18. Fairfield Four - Lonesome Valley (04:09)
19. The Stanley Brothers - Angel Band (02:21)

CD2
01. Colin Linden - Hard Time Killing Floor Blues (01:16)
02. Alan O'Bryant - You Are My Sunshine (03:30)
03. John Hartford - Tishomingo Blues (02:02)
04. Kossoy Sisters - I'll Fly Away (02:32)
05. Van Dyke Parks - Big Rock Candy Mountain (01:42)
06. Ed Lewis & The Prisoners - Tom Devil (05:20)
07. The Cox Family - Keep On The Sunny Side (02:36)
08. Sarah Peasall - Angel Band (00:58)
09. Norman Blake - Big Rock Candy Mountain (02:18)
10. Norman Blake - Little Sadie (01:51)
11. The Cox Family - In The Highways (02:13)
12. John Hartford - Hogfoot (03:47)
13. Fairfield Four - The Lord Will Make A Way (02:37)
14. Harley Allen - In The Jailhouse Now (03:05)

Personnel

Monday, May 19, 2025

The Purpose Of The Purpose Is The Blues... (1968/Vinyl) ABC Records - ABCS 662

 

MP3/320Kbs/85MB
Groove Funky and Blues Rock

The album "The Purpose of the Purpose Is the Blues" was released in 1968 by The Purpose on ABC Records. It is a rock album with elements of funk/soul and blues, featuring a psychedelic rock and blues rock style. The album includes original tracks with a funky feel and some good grooves, with the lead singer's voice resembling Eric Burdon's style on some tracks.

Side One
1. Dustcracks, Bugs And Roaches 2:28
2. Doin' The Everything 3:39
3. Give In 2:55
4. Life Of Love 3:02
5. Jump Up 3:00

Side Two
1. Hippie Chick 2:47
2. Hog For You Baby 4:02
3. Nosey, Nosey People 4:03
4. Forgive Me 2:37
5. I Feel It 4:57

Personnel:
Alto Saxophone, Vocals - Johnny Mitchell 
Bass - Sam Wright 
Drums - "Chocolate" Wright
Guitar - Fluffer Hirsch
Vocals, Organ, Piano - John-John McDuffy


Saturday, May 17, 2025

Aphrodite’s Child Discography (2004/2CD) 2000 Fruitgum - FCCD 070704000001/2

 

MP3/320Kbs/415MB
Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Aphrodite's Child was a Greek rock and pop band formed in 1967, by Evangelos Papathanassiou, later known professionally as Vangelis (keyboards, flutes), Demis Roussos (bass, acoustic and electric guitar, vocals), Loukas Sideras (drums and vocals), and Silver Koulouris (guitar). They initially found success in Europe with hit singles like "Rain and Tears", "End of the World", "I Want to Live", and "It's Five O'Clock", before pivoting to progressive rock with their third and final album, 666 (1972). An ambitious concept album inspired by the Book of Revelation, it later gained critical acclaim and has appeared on a number of lists of the top progressive and psychedelic albums of all time.

Aphrodite's Child - End Of The World (1969)

Tracks:
All tracks written by Evangelos Papathanassiou/Boris Bergman.
01. End Of The World - 3:13
02. Don't Try To Catch A River - 3:40
03. Mister Thomas - 2:48
04. Rain And Tears - 3:12
05. The Grass Is No Green - 6:05
06. Valley Of Sadness - 3:12
07. You Always Stand In My Way  - 3:55
08. The Shepherd And The Moon - 3:02
09. Day Of The Fool - 5:57

Personnel:
- Vangelis Papathanassiou - keyboards, flute, vibraphone, backing vocals
- Demis Roussos - lead vocals, bass, guitar, bouzouki
- Lucas Sideras - drums, percussion, guitar, backing vocals
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- Claude Chauvet - vocals (01,04)

Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock (1970)

Tracks:
01. It's Five O'Clock (V Papathanassiou, Richard Julian Francis) - 3:27
02. Wake Up (V Papathanassiou, Richard Julian Francis) - 4:02
03. Take Your Time (V Papathanassiou, Richard Julian Francis) - 2:36
04. Annabella Lee (Demis Roussos, Richard George Adams) - 3:44
05. Let Me Love, Let Me Live (Lucas Sideras, Richard Julian Francis) - 4:40
06. Funky Mary (V Papathanassiou, Lucas Sideras) - 4:11
07. Good Time So Fine (V Papathanassiou, Valerie Johnson ) - 2:42
08. Marie Jolie (V Papathanassiou, Richard Julian Francis) - 4:37
09. Such A Funny Night (V Papathanassiou,Richard George Adams) - 4:30
Bonus Tracks:
10. I want To Live (J.P Martini, V Papathanassiou, Boris Bergman) - 3:57
11. Spring, Summer, Winter And Fall (V Papathanassiou, R Francis) - 4:58

Personnel:
- Vangelis Papathanassiou - organ
- Demis Roussos - lead vocals, bass, guitar
- Lucas Sideras - drums, timbales, backing vocals 

Aphrodite's Child - 666 (The Apocalypse of John, 13/18) (1972)

Tracks:
Music composed by Vangelis Papathanassiou. Text written by Costas Ferris.
Disc One:
01. The System - 0:23
02. Babylon - 2:47
03. Loud, Loud, Loud - 2:42
04. The Four Horsemen - 5:53
05. The Lamb - 4:33
06. The Seventh Seal - 1:30
07. Aegian Sea - 5:22
08. Seven Bowls - 1:29
09. The Wakening Beast - 1:11
10. Lament - 2:45
11. The Marching Beast - 2:00
12. The Battle Of The Locusts - 0:56
13. Do It - 1:44
14. Tribulation - 0:32
15. The Beast - 2:26
16. Ofis - 0:14

Disc Two:
01. Seven Trumpets - 0:35
02. Altamont - 4:33
03. The Wedding Of The Lamb - 3:38
04. The Capture Of The Beast - 2:17
05. ∞ (Infinity) - 5:15
06. Hic And Nunc - 2:55
07. All The Seats were Occupied - 19:18
08. Break - 2:57

Personnel:
- Vangelis Papathanassiou - organ, piano, flute, percussion, vibes, backing vocals, arranger, producer
- Demis Roussos - lead vocals (1-02, 1-04, 2-06), backing vocals, bass
- Lucas Sideras - lead vocals (1-15, 2-08), backing vocals, drums
- Silver Koulouris (Anargyros Koulouris) - guitars, percussion
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- Harris Halkitis - bass, tenor saxophone, congas, backing vocals
- Michel Ripoche - trombone, tenor saxophone (1-02, 2-06)
- Irene Papas - female vocals (2-05)
- John Frost - english text narration
- Yannis Tsarouchis - greek text narration


Friday, May 16, 2025

Mashmakhan/The Family (2006) Black Rose Records - BR 188

 

MP3/320Kbs/204MB
Psychedelic Progressive Rock

The 2006 release of Mashmakhan / The Family is a compilation CD that combines two albums by the Canadian rock band Mashmakhan: their self-titled debut album Mashmakhan and their second album The Family. This compilation was released on Black Rose Records in the United States and features a total of 17 tracks from both albums and "plus" my hidden track.
Mashmakhan debuted in 1970 with three singles, "As the Years Go By", the song reached No. 1 in Canada, and the Top 40 in the United States. The song was also a major hit in Japan. Mashmakhan later launched their second album, The Family in 1971, which had little-to-no success, Mashmakhan started to realise that fact, and broke up shortly after. However, the last track, "Mr. Tree", was cut off due to time restraints from The Famaly album.

Mashmakhan
01. Days when we are free (6:13)
02. I know I've been wrong (4:49)
03. As the years go by (3:05)
04. Shades of loneliness (4:48)
05. Afraid of loving you (4:09)
06. Gladwin (4:25)
07. If I tried (4:35)
08. Happy you should be (3:49)
09. Nature's love song (3:51)
10. Letter fom Zambia (6:13)

The Family 
11. Children of the sun (3:31)
12. The family (5:12)
13. The prince (5:15)
14. Come again (4:38)
15. Children laughing (3:36)
16. Couldn't find the sun (2:43)
17. Start all over (3:43)

+ Hidden track
18. Mr. tree (10:37)

Personnel:
Rayburn Blake – guitar, vocals
Pierre Senecal – organ, piano, flute, soprano saxophone, rhythm guitar, vocals
Brian Edwards – bass, vocals
Jerry Mercer – drums, vocals