Sunday, December 21, 2025

AC/DC - Let There Be Rock + Rarities (1977/1989) Albert - 465256 2 Australian version

 

MP3/320Kbs/210MB
Rock, Hard Rock

Let There Be Rock is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was originally released on 21 March 1977 in Australasia, through Albert Productions label. A modified international edition was released on 25 July 1977, through Atlantic Records. It was the last AC/DC album to feature Mark Evans on bass.

Tracks:
1. Go Down 5:22
2. Dog Eat Dog 3:32
3. Let There Be Rock 6:09
4. Bad Boy Boogie 4:29
5. Overdose 6:07
6. Crabsody In Blue 4:43
7. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 4:19
8. Whole Lotta Rosie 5:22

Personnel:
Bon Scott - lead vocals
Angus Young - lead guitar
Malcolm Young - rhythm guitar
Mark Evans - bass
Phil Rudd - drums

Bonus CD 
Rarities (2016) Albert Productions - APCD075

Compilation of tracks never issued outside Australia and tracks unavailable on regular albums. Only available on vinyl as part of the "Deluxe Amp Backtracks" package. It is the only release of "Cyberspace" on vinyl.

Tracks:
1. Stick Around 4:40
2. Love Song 5:15
3. Fling Thing 2:00
4. R.I.P. (Rock In Peace) 3:34
5. Carry Me Home 3:56
6. Crabsody In Blue 4:44
7. Cold Hearted Man 3:36
8. Snake Eye 3:17
9. Borrowed Time 3:45
10. Down On The Borderline 4:14
11. Big Gun 4:19
12. Cyberspace 2:57

Notes:
Recorded in Sydney (Albert Studios) in 1974,1975,1976,1977, except tracks 5,7 in London (Vineyard Studios) September 1976, tracks 8,9,10 in Le Val, France (Miraval Studios) 1987, track 12 in Vancouver, Canada (Warehouse Studios) 1999.

Personel:
Angus Young - Lead Guitar
Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Bon Scott - Lead Vocals (1-7)
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals (8-12)
George Young - Bass (1-2)
Mark Evans - Bass (3-7)
Cliff Williams - Bass, Backing Vocals (8-12)
Tony Currenti - Drums (1-2)
Phil Rudd - Drums, Backing Vocals (3-7,12)
Simon Wright - Drums (8-10)
Chris Slade - Drums (11)


Saturday, December 20, 2025

Strawberry Path - When The Raven Has Come To The Earth (1971/2006) Radioactive Records - RRCD145

 

MP3/320Kbs/103MB
Psychedelic Progressive Rock

Strawberry Path was a psychedelic progressive rock duo from Japan, formed in 1971. Strawberry Path were the forerunners of Flied Egg, one of the most influential Japanese prog bands to emerge in the '70s.

Tracks:
1. I Gotta See My Gypsy Woman 4:56
2. Woman Called Yellow “Z” 5:31
3. The Second Fate 4:29
4. Five More Pennies 6:25
5. Maximum Speed Of Muji Bird 0:48
6. Leave Me Woman 4:21
7. Mary Jane On My Mind 4:50
8. Spherical Illusion 5:34
9. When The Raven Has Come To The Earth 6:18

Personnel:
Shigeru Narumo – bass, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Hiro Tsunoda – lead vocals, drums, percussion
+
Isao Eto – bass (1,3,6-9)
Nozomu Nakatani – flute (9)
George Yanagi – vocals (1)


Friday, December 19, 2025

The Chambers Brothers - A New Time-A New Day (1968/LP) Columbia - CS 9671

 

MP3/320Kbs/121MB
Rhythm & Blues, Soul/Funk

A New Time-A New Day is the second studio album by The Chambers Brothers, released on October 8, 1968, in the United States on Columbia Records with the catalog number CS 9671. It features a blend of psychedelic rock, soul, rhythm & blues and funk genres. It contained their chart hit "I Can't Turn You Loose" plus the title song, "A New Time – A New Day" and covers of "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "I Wish It Would Rain"...

A side
A1. I Can't Turn You Loose (Otis Redding)
A2. Guess Who (Jesse Belvin, JoAnn Belvin)
A3. Do Your Thing (Brian Keenan, George Chambers, Joseph Chambers, Lester Chambers, Willie Chambers)
A4. Where Have All the Flowers Gone (Pete Seeger)
A5. Love Is All I Have (Brian Keenan)
A6. You Got the Power - To Turn Me On (Willie Chambers)

B side
B1. I Wish It Would Rain (B. Strong, N. Whitefield, R. Penzabene)
B2. Rock Me Mama (Arr. The Chambers Brothers)
B3. No, No, No, Don't Say Good-By (Willie Chambers)
B4. Satisfy You (Gary St. Clair, Timothy Michael O'Brien)
B5. A New Time - A New Day (Brian Keenan, Joseph Chambers)

The Chambers Brothers
Willie Chambers - Guitars, Piano, Vocals
Lester Chambers - Harp, Vocals
Joe Chambers - Guitars, Vocals
George Chambers - Bass, Vocals
Brian Keenan - Drums


Thursday, December 18, 2025

Premiata Forneria Marconi - Chocolate Kings (1975/1989) RCA - ND 71781

 

MP3/320Kbs/86MB
Progressive Rock, Art Rock

Chocolate Kings is the sixth album by band Premiata Forneria Marconi. It was released in 1975. This was also their first album where the lyrics were originally written in English, as the band felt they were better suited to the music they were making at this time.
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) is an Italian progressive rock band founded in 1970 which continues to the present day. They were the first Italian group to have success internationally. The group recorded five albums with English lyrics between 1973 and 1977...

Tracks:
1. From Under (7:25)
2. Harlequin (7:40)
3. Chocolate Kings (4:45)
4. Out of the Roundabout (7:53)
5. Paper Charms (8:29)

Personnel:
Bernardo Lanzetti – vocals
Franco Mussida – guitar, voice
Flavio Premoli – keyboards, vocals
Mauro Pagani – flute, violin, vocals
Patrick Djivas – bass, vocals
Franz Di Cioccio – drums, vocals


Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Motions - Electric Baby (1969/2013) Mercury - 370 140-3

 

MP3/320Kbs/102MB
Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock

The Motions were a Dutch band from the Hague founded in 1964 and active until 1970. They were the first Nederbeat band to achieve chart success, went on to become hitmakers for the next several years in the '60s.

Tracks:
1. It's Alright (Bobby Green and Sieb Warner) 3:33
2. Wedding Of The Hundred Brides (Bobby Green and Sieb Warner) 2:35
3. What's Your Name (J. Vennick and Sieb Warner) 1:04
4. Illusions (Sieb Warner) 3:37
5. Looking In My Eyes (Sieb Warner) 5:32
6. Freedom (Leo Bennink and Sieb Warner) 2:56
7. Electric Baby (The Motions) 1:45
8. As Long As I Have You (Bob Elgin and Jerry Ragovoy) 2:46
9. Eliza (J. Vennick and Sieb Warner) 3:37
10. Slow Motion (The Motions) 6:39
11. Little Boys Life (J. Vennick and Sieb Warner) 1:47
12. Shilly, Shally (Leo Bennink and Sieb Warner) 4:36
13. Hey Everybody (Bobby Green and Sieb Warner) 2:39
14. Chicks (The Motions) 0:22

Personnel:
Bass - Paul Metzan
Drums - Hans Cooperville
Guitar - Leo Bennink
Keyboards, Vocals - Bobby Green
Vocals - Rudy Bennet


[Request] Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Featuring Young Girl / Incredible (2008) BGO Records - BGOCD827

 

MP3/320Kbs/149MB
Pop Rock

Gary Puckett And The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett) was an American pop rock group active in the late 1960s. Gary Dale Puckett (born October 17, 1942) is an American singer widely known as the lead vocalist for Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, who had six consecutive gold records in 1968, including "Woman Woman", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower", "Over You", "Don't Give In to Him" and "This Girl Is a Woman Now."
After the Union Gap disbanded in 1971, Puckett signed to Columbia and embarked on a solo career...

Tracks:
1. Young Girl
2. Lady Madonna
3. Kiss Me Goodbye
4. The Pleasure Of You
5. Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife
6. I'm Losing You
7. Honey (I Miss You)
8. The Mighty Quinn
9. Wait Till The Sun Shines On You
10. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
11. Say You Don't Need Me
12. Over You
13. Now And Then
14. I'm Just A Man
15. The Common Cold
16. Can You Tell
17. If The Day Would Come
18. Lady Willpower
19. Reverend Posey
20. Give In
21. Take Your Pleasure
22. I've Done All I Can
Bonus track:
23. Woman, Woman

Notes
Tracks: (1-11) Young Girl is the second studio album by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, released in 1968.
Tracks: (12-22) Incredible is the third studio album by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, released in 1968.
Track: (23) from debut album, released in early 1968.

Personnel:
Gary Puckett - lead vocals, guitar
Kerry Chater - bass guitar
Gary "Mutha" Withem - organ, piano
Paul Wheatbread - drums
And additional personnel...


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Stalk-Forrest Group - St. Cecilia (1970/2001) Rhino Handmade - RHM2 7716

 

MP3/320Kbs/173MB
Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Metal

The Stalk-Forrest Group was a pre-cursor to Blue Öyster Cult, featuring the same line-up (except for bassist Andy Winters). They recorded one album in 1970, but their label decided not to release it. The group changed their name to Blue Öyster Cult the following year and replaced Winters with Joe Bouchard. The album was finally given official release in 2001.

Tracks:
1. What Is Quicksand
2. I'm On The Lamb
3. Gil Blanco County
4. Donovan's Monkey
5. Ragamuffin Dumplin'
6. Curse Of The Hidden Mirrors
7. Arthur Comics
8. A Fact About Sneakers
9. St. Cecilia
Bonus:
10. Ragamuffin Dumblin' (Original Version)
11. I'm On The Lamb (Original Version)
12. Curse Of The Hidden Mirrors (Original Version)
13. Bonomo's Turkish Taffy
14. Gil Blanco County (Original Version)
15. St. Cecilia (Original Version)
16. A Fact About Sneakers (Original Version)
17. What Is Quicksand (Mono Single Version)
18. Arthur Comics (Mono Single Version)

Personnel:
Eric Bloom aka "Jesse Python" - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Donald Roeser aka "Buck Dharma" - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Andrew Winters - Bass, Acoustic Guitar on his composition "St. Cecilia"
Allen Lanier aka "La Verne" - Keyboards, Guitar
Albert Bouchard aka "Prince Omega" - Drums, Vocals


Monday, December 15, 2025

Earth Quake (1971/LP) A&M Records - SP-4308

 

MP3/320Kbs/88MB
Power Pop

Earth Quake is an American power pop band formed in the San Francisco area in 1966, who released several albums in the 1970s.

Tracklist:
1. Tumbleweed 2:54
2. Distance Between 2:56
3. Summer Song 3:11
4. Things 9:20
5. Guarding You 4:06
6. Wind Keeps Blowing 2:55
7. Look Out Your Window 3:02
8. Blurry Eyes 4:05
9. Tickler 4:16

Personnel:
Robbie Dunbar - Guitar, Electric Piano & Vocals
John Doukas - Vocals
Stan Miller - Bass & Vocals
Steve Nelson - Drums & Vocals


Sunday, December 14, 2025

Redbone (1970/2006) Wounded Bird Records - WOU 501

MP3/320Kbs/172MB
Fusion of Rock, R&B, Funk, Jazz

American rock band formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, California by brothers Pat Vegas and Lolly Vegas. The brothers were originally from Fresno, CA.
The name Redbone is a joking reference to a Cajun term for a mixed-race person, the band's members being a mixture of Native American and Mexican heritage. Redbone played primarily rock music with R&B, Cajun, Jazz, tribal and Latin roots...

Tracks:
1. Crazy Cajun Cakewalk Band 3:08
2. Prehistoric Rhythm 3:58
3. Niki Hokey 3:17
4. Promise I Won't Let It Show 3:07
5. Minor Seven Heaven 4:21
6. Night Come Down 3:53
7. Tennessee Girl 2:25
8. Rebecca 3:05
9. Jambone (Instrumental) 7:48
10. Little Girl 3:57
11. Chance To See 4:32
12. Red And Blue 2:44
13. Suite Mode (Instrumental) 8:22
14. (I Can't) Handle It 5:36
15. I'm A Man (Instrumental) 2:57
16. Danse Calinda 2:45
17. Things Go Better... (Instrumental) 7:34

Personnel:
Lolly Vegas - vocal, guitar
Tony Bellamy - vocal, guitar
Pat Vegas - vocal, electric bass
Pete DePoe - drums


 

Saturday, December 13, 2025

The Electric Light Orchestra (First Light Series) (2001) EMI Records - TOCP-65955

 

MP3/320Kbs/297MB
Progressive Rock

The Electric Light Orchestra (First Light Series) is a two-disc expanded special 30th anniversary edition of their debut album.
Released in 2001 in the UK, disc one contains the original ELO album plus bonus tracks, while disc two features the oldest surviving live ELO material with co/founder Roy Wood and cellist Andy Craig.

CD1
1. 10538 Overture (5:30)
2. Look at Me Now (3:16)
3. Nellie Takes Her Bow (5:58)
4. The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd, 1644) (6:02)
5. First Movement (Jumpin' Biz) (2:58)
6. Mr.Radio (5:02)
7. Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre) (4:21)
8. Queen of the Hours (3:21)
9. Whisper in the Night (4:48)
Bonus Tracks:
10. The Battle of Marston Moor (take 1) (0:56)
11. 10538 Overture (take 1) (5:48)

CD2
Bonus Disc From 2001 Remaster:
1. Brian Matthew Introduces ELO (0:37)
2. 10538 Overture (acetate version) (5:24)
3. Look at Me Now (quad mix) (3:19)
4. Nellie Takes Her Bow (quad mix) (5:59)
5. The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644) (quad mix) (5:55)
6. Jeff's Boogie No. 2 (live) (early version of "In Old England Town") (6:58)
7. Whisper in the Night (live) (5:45)
8. Great Balls of Fire (live) (5:40)
9. Queen of the Hours (quad mix) (3:18)
10. Mr. Radio (take 9) (5:18)
11. 10538 Overture (BBC session) - (Hidden track) - Whisper in the Night (take 1) (10:39)

Personnel:
Jeff Lynne – vocals, piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion, bass, moog synthesizer
Roy Wood – vocals, cello, classical acoustic guitar, bass, double bass, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, recorder, slide guitar, percussion, bass clarinet, krumhorn, drums 
Bev Bevan – drums, timpani, percussion
Bill Hunt – french horn, hunting horn, piccolo trumpet
Steve Woolam – violin