Friday, November 21, 2025

An imaginary report on an American rock festival (1973/2023) Hungaroton - HCD 16579

MP3/320Kbs/82MB
Hungarian Rock Musical

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An imaginary report on an American rock festival (Hungarian: Képzelt riport egy amerikai popfesztiválról) is a Hungarian musical by composer Gábor Presser, lyricist Anna Adamis and book writer Sándor Pós based on the short novel of the same name by Tibor Déry. The musical premiered in 1973, and being the first successful Hungarian rock musical (and also Presser's first theatrical work) opened the way for popular music to Hungarian theatres and literature. It is set in a U.S. rock festival and tells a story of a married Hungarian immigrant couple.
*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.


Tracks:
1. Menni Kéne (2:05)
2. Valaki Mondja Meg (2:55)
3. Arra Születtem (1:57)
4. Ringasd El Magad I. (3:23)
5. Nem Akarom Látni (2:25)
6. A Fák Is Siratják (2:42)
7. Add, Hogy Mégegyszer (2:00)
8. Ringasd El Magad II. (3:50)
9. Vinnélek, Vinnélek (2:48)
10. Indulás A Koncertre (1:27)
11. Eszter Keresése (2:57)
12. Arra Született (1:58)
13. Finálé (2:13)

Backing Band – Locomotiv GT
Tamás Barta - guitar
Gábor Presser - keyboards
Tamás Somló - bass, vocals
József Laux - drums
With:
Vígszínház Együttese (Comedy Theatre Ensemble) - chorus vocals (1,2,4,7,8,13)
Solo voices:
Éva Almási - vocals (3,5,9)
Péter Balázs - vocals (4)
Béla Ernyei - vocals (2)
Ilona Béres - vocals (6)
Márta Egri - vocals (12)
Erzsébet Kútvölgyi - vocals (12)
Erika Szegedi - vocals (11)
Éva Szerencsi - vocals (12)
László Tahi Tóth - vocals (9,11)


Thursday, November 20, 2025

Doris Troy (1970/2010) Apple Records - 5099990824326

 

MP3/320Kbs/151MB
Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Gospel

Doris Elaine Higginsen (Doris Troy) American R&B singer and songwriter.
Born: January 6, 1937, Harlem, New York, USA / Died: February 16, 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Tracks:
1. Ain’t That Cute 3:51
2. Special Care 2:59
3. Give Me Back My Dynamite 4:56
4. You Tore Me Up Inside 2:30
5. Games People Play 3:04
6. Gonna Get My Baby Back 2:17
7. I’ve Got To Be Strong 2:34
8. Hurry 3:11
9. So Far 4:25
10. Exactly Like You 3:07
11. You Give Me Joy Joy 3:38
12. Don’t Call Me No More 2:05
13. Jacob’s Ladder 2:58
Bonuses:
14. All That I’ve Got (Previously Unreleased) 3:57
15. Get Back 3:06
16. Dearest Darling (Previously Unreleased) 2:49
17. What You Will Blues (Previously Unreleased) 4:58
18. Vaya Con Dios 3:29

Personnel:
Doris Troy (Doris Elaine Higginsen) - vocals, piano, arranger, producer
George Harrison - guitar, arranger, producer (1)
Klaus Voormann - bass
Ringo Starr - drums
Billy Preston - piano, organ, electric piano
Stephen Stills - electric guitar, piano, vocals
Peter Frampton - lead guitar
Alan White - drums
Eric Clapton - electric guitar
Delaney Bramlett, Bonnie Bramlett - percussion
Leon Russell - keyboards
Bobby Whitlock  vocals (9)
Jim Gordon - drums (9)
Rita Coolidge - vocals (9)


Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/103MB
Jazz Rock, Fusion, Folk

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)


Saturday, November 15, 2025

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/94MB
Progressive Jazz Rock

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


Thursday, November 13, 2025

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

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

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


Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/98MB
Hard Rock, Heavy Psychedelic

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


Monday, November 10, 2025

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/95MB
Folk Rock, Blues Rock

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


Sunday, November 9, 2025

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/92MB
Blues Rock, Country Rock

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


Saturday, November 8, 2025

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

MP3/320Kbs/96MB
Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock

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