Ricotti & Albuquerque - First Wind (1971/2018) Big Pink - BIG PINK 548

 

MP3/320Kbs/103MB

Jazz Rock, Fusion, Folk

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A cherished cult favorite from 1971, “First Wind” stands as a remarkable fusion of jazz, rock, and folk. This masterful collaboration pairs UK’s premier vibraphonist Frank Ricotti with vocalist-songwriter Michael de Albuquerque (just before he joined ELO as their bassist), backed by an all-star lineup of British jazz luminaries including John Taylor on keyboards and Trevor Tomkins on drums.

Tracks:

1. Ratsa (Don't Know Why) 4:50

2. Lo And Behold 3:15

3. Go Out And Get It 3:54

4. Don't You Believe Me 5:15

5. New York Windy Day 4:43

6. Bobo's Party 6:11

7. Didn't Wanna Have To Do It 3:10

8. Old Ben Houston 3:08

9. The Wind Has No Love 3:59

10. Give A Damn 4:09

Personnel:

Drums - Trevor Tomkins

Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass - Chris Laurence

Electric Piano - John Taylor

Guitars, Vocals - Michael de Albuquerque

Vibraphone, Alto Saxophone, Percussion - Frank Ricotti

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Trumpet soloist - Henry Lowther (10)

Guitar soloist - Michael Keen (3)

Uve Schikora und seine Gruppe - Das Gewitter (1972/1994) Grauzone - GRZ 302-26

 

MP3/320Kbs/94MB

Progressive Jazz Rock

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Progressive jazz rock made in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) by Uve Schikora und seine Gruppe. Formed as Uve Schikora-Combo by students at the Dresdner Musikhochschule in 1968.

Das Gewitter is a 1972 music album by Uve Schikora and his group. It was released by the East German record label Amiga and is considered the first rock album in East German history. I recommend!

Tracks:

1. Das Alte Lied (3:45)

2. Oh, Angela (4:48)

3. So Ein Langer Sommer (7:08)

4. Irgendwo Und Irgendwann (3:02)

5. Deine Augen (7:30)

6. Das Gewitter (12:14)

Personnel:

Uve Schikora - vocals, soprano sax, piano, organ

Michael Schubert - vocals, 12-string guitar

Bernd Müller - organ

Jürgen Matkowitz - guitar 

Jürgen Diessner - bass

Reiner Mihatsch - drums

Frank Schöbel - vocals

Gong - Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible Part 2) (1973/2004) Virgin Records - 7243 8 66556 2 2

 

MP3/320Kbs/155MB

Space Rock, Prog Rock

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Angel's Egg is the fourth studio album by the progressive rock band Gong, released on Virgin Records in December 1973. It was recorded using The Manor Mobile studio... It is the second in Gong's Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy of albums, following Flying Teapot and preceding You, forming a central part of the band's mythology. The original album did not have an apostrophe in the title.

Tracks:

1. Other Side Of The Sky (Daevid Allen, Tim Blake) 7:40

2. Sold To The Highest Buddha (Daevid Allen, Mike Howlett) 4:35

3. Castle In The Clouds (Steve Hillage) 1:09

4. Prostitute Poem (Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage) 4:52

5. Givin My Luv To You (Daevid Allen) 0:43

6. Selene (Daevid Allen) 3:38

7. Flute Salad (Didier Malherbe) 2:09

8. Oily Way (Daevid Allen, Malherbe) 3:37

9. Outer Temple (Hillage, Blake) 1:09

10. Inner Temple (Daevid Allen, Malherbe) 2:34

11. Percolations (Pierre Moerlen) 0:46

12. Love Is How Y Make It (Daevid Allen, Pierre Moerlen) 3:27

13. I Never Glid Before (Steve Hillage) 5:36

14. Eat That Phone Book Coda (Didier Malherbe) 3:12

Bonus:

15. Other Side Of The Sky (Single Version) (Daevid Allen, Tim Blake) 4:35

16. Ooby-Scooby Doomsday Or The D-Day DJ's Got The D.D.T. Blues (Daevid Allen) 5:09

17. Love Is How Y Make It (1973 Vocal Mix) (Daevid Allen, Pierre Moerlen) 2:30

18. Eat That Phone Book Coda (Early Version) (Didier Malherbe) 3:08

Personnel:

Bass - T. Being Esg

Drums, Vibraphone, Marimba - Pierre De Strasbourg

Glockenspiel - Mirielle De Strasbourg

Guitar - Stephen Simpson Hillage

Guitar, Vocals - Dingo Virgin

Synthesizer, Vocals - Hi T. Moonweed

Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Flute - Bloomdido Bad de Grass

Vocals - (echoing vocal style, named Space Whisper) - Shakti Yoni

The Isley Brothers And Jimi Hendrix - In The Beginning (Testify) (1971/2004) Akarma - AK 308

 

MP3/320Kbs/70MB

Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk

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The Isley Brothers & Jimi Hendrix – In The Beginning... is a 1971 compilation album released on the T-Neck label (catalog number TNS 3007) in the United States. The album features recordings originally made between 1964 and 1965, when Jimi Hendrix was a member of The Isley Brothers' band. The Isley Brothers are an American soul group originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, that began as a vocal trio consisting of the brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley in the 1950s.

(Notably, four tracks on the album "The Last Girl," "Looking For A Love," "Simon Says," and "Wild Little Tiger" do not feature Hendrix playing guitar, as they were recorded without him.)!?

Tracklist:

1. Move Over And Let Me Dance Part I 2:40

2. Have You Ever Been Disappointed Part I And II 6:20

3. Testify Part I And II 4:10

4. Move Over And Let Me Dance Part II 2:43

5. Wild Little Tiger 2:23

6. The Last Girl 2:51

7. Simon Says 2:27

8. Looking For A Love 3:15

Ursa Major (1972/1994) Pearls From The Past - PFTP UM1

 

MP3/320Kbs/98MB

Hard Rock, Heavy Psychedelic

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In 1972 Dick Wagner guitarist and vocalist (ex-The Frost) formed the band Ursa Major in New York City, which included keyboardist Billy Joel and drummer Rick Mangone. However, Billy Joel was soon forced to leave the band for personal reasons and Wagner replaced him with bassist Greg Arama (ex-Amboy Dukes). The power trio released their only self-titled album and toured nationally with Jeff Beck and then Alice Cooper.

Tracks:

1. Sinner 7:28

2. In My Darkest Hour 5:25

3. Silverspoon 6:13

4. Stage Door Queen 5:25

5. Back To The Land 6:47

6. Lay Me Down 4:35

7. Liberty And Justice 5:50

Personnel:

Dick Wagner (Richard Allen Wagner) - guitar, lead vocals

Greg Arama - bass, vocals

Ricky Mangone - drums, percussion, vocals

The Great Metropolitan Steam Band (1969/2013) Big Pink - BIG PINK 270

 

MP3/320Kbs/95MB

Folk Rock, Blues Rock

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The Great Metropolitan Steam Band was a musical group active in the late 1960s, known primarily for their 1969 self-titled album released on Decca Records. The band specialized in a vibrant, brass-driven sound that drew from jazz, ragtime, and early 20th-century American music, reflecting the "steam band" style reminiscent of early jazz ensembles. Their album has gained a cult following over the years and is documented on music archives.

Tracks:

1. Blues Ain't Nothin'

2. Keep Your Hands Off Her

3. Doctor Jazz

4. Cocaine Blues

5. Spare Change Rag

6. It's Tight Like That

7. I Want A Big Butter And Egg Man

8. Jackass Blues

9. How Sweet I Roamed From Field To Field

10. Cold In Hand

11. Basin Street Blues

Personnel:

Bonnie Bagley - vocals

Rocky Rockwood - guitar, mandolin & harmonica

Eliot Kenin (banjo) – also listed as producer

Peter (Sy) Simmonds – bass

Granny's Intentions - Honest Injun (1970/2004) Lemon Recordings - CD LEM 39

 

MP3/320Kbs/92MB

Blues Rock, Country Rock

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Honest Injun is the sole studio album by Irish rock band Granny's Intentions, released in March 1970 on the Deram label. The album blends blues rock with folk and psychedelic influences, representing a transitional sound between the late 1960s beat scene and the emerging 1970s rock era. Although considered slightly disappointing upon release and out of step with prevailing musical trends, it has since gained recognition as a cult classic, particularly due to the early appearance of legendary guitarist Gary Moore.

Tracks:

1. Maybe 3:06

2. We Both Need To Know 3:07

3. Good Eye 3:14

4. Fifty Years On 3:04

5. Susan Of The Country 2:54

6. Rise Then Fall 3:42

7. With Salty Eyes, Dirty Lies 8:05

8. Fourthskin Blues 2:34

9. Nutmeg, Bitter-Sweet 3:11

10. I’m Going 2:22

11. Heavy Loaded Minds 3:14

Personnel:

Johnny Duhan - vocals

Johnny Hockedy - guitar, mandolin

Pete Cummins - bass, flute, whistle

Gary Moore - guitar (2-8,11)

Noel Bridgeman - drums

John Ryan - piano, organ, harpsichord

Pat Nash - drums

Sir Douglas Quintet + 2 = [Honkey Blues] (1968/2002) Acadia - ACA 8040

MP3/320Kbs/96MB

Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock

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The Sir Douglas Quintet was an American rock band formed in San Antonio, Texas in 1964. Active from 1964 to 1999. Overall, the quintet were exponents of good-times music with strong roots in blues and Texas-regional traditions. Good example of what they produced by absorbing the new jazz and psychedelic elements into their music can be found on the album Sir Douglas Quintet + 2.

Tracks:

1. Are Inlaws Really Outlaws? 3:15

2. Sell A Song 5:25

3. Song Of Everything 4:04

4. Can You Dig My Vibrations? 3:12

5. Glad For Your Sake 3:39

6. Whole Lotta Peace Of Mind 5:50

7. You Never Get Too Big And You Sure Don't Get Too Heavy, That You Don't Have To Stop And Pay Some Dues Sometime 2:37

Bonus Tracks:

8. Linda Lou 3:35

9. Soulful Woman 2:21

10. Too Many Docile Minds 2:28

Personnel:

Bass – Whitney "Hershey" Freeman

Drums – George Rains

Guitar, Fiddle – Doug Sahm

Harmonica (Harps), Effects (Special Sound Effects On Harps) – Hewlett Crist, Lee Charlton

Horns – Bill Atwood, Frank Morin, Martin Ferrio, Mel Martin, Terry Henry

Piano – Wayne Talbert

 

Asterix (1971/1998) EastWest Records - 3984-24690-2

 

MP3/320Kbs/104MB

Heavy Progressive, Hard Rock

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Rock group based in Germany. Asterix's first lead singer was George Manros, who would be replaced by John Lawton and Toni Cavanaugh for the album recordings. Asterix was a direct predecessor of Lucifer's Friend; released one (eponymous) album in 1970. Technically, this was the first Lucifer's Friend album, only under a different name. Also, one single was released featuring a slightly altered line-up, without John's involvement.

Tracks:

1. Everybody (bonus, single A-side, 1970) 3:00

2. If I Could Fly (bonus, single B-side, 1970) 2:59

3. Look Out 3:06

4. Gone From My Life 3:27

5. Broken Home 4:23

6. Time Again 3:05

7. Jump Into My Action 3:25

8. Open Up Your Mind 3:13

9. Corner Street Girl 4:03

10. Change In You 4:04

11. Morning At My Dawn 6:53

Original LP: Tracks (3-11)

Bonus Tracks: (1,2)

Personnel:

George Monroe (Georg Mavros) - lead vocals (1,2)

John Lawton - lead vocals (3-11)

Tony Cavanna - lead vocals (3-11)

Peter Hecht - organ, piano, keyboards

Peter Hesslein - guitar, vocals

Dieter Horns - bass, vocals

Joachim "Addi" Rietenbach - drums, percussion

Cheech & Chong - Pure Music (1973-2013)

 

PM3/320Kbs/89MB

Pop, Rock, Reage, Soul

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Cheech & Chong are a comedy duo founded in Vancouver and consisting of American Cheech Marin and Canadian Tommy Chong. The duo found commercial and cultural success in the 1970s and 1980s with their stand-up routines, studio recordings and feature films...

Tracks:

1. Earache My Eye (Featuring Alice Bowie) (Single A-Side) 3:31 

2. Black Lassie (A Great American Dog) 3:54 

3. Framed 2:42 

4. Up In Smoke 2:26 

5. Bloat On 4:55 

6. I'm Not Home Right Now (Single A-Side) 3:44 

7. Basketball Jones 4:06 

8. Up In Smoke (Reprise) 0:57 

9. Medical Marijuana Blues 3:14 

10. Paranoid Pot Head 3:34 

11. Marijuana 3:30 

Note: This is a private selective collection. Collection compiled from available sources. Not for sale.  

Sources: ℗© 1973 (7), 1974 (1,2), 1976 (3), 1978 (4,8), 1980 (5), 1985 (6), 2013 (9,10,11)