Sunday, December 28, 2025

SRC - Lost Masters (1993) One Way Records - OW 29219

 

MP3/320Kbs/166MB
Psychedelic Rock

US psychedelic rock band from Birmingham, Michigan and active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Originally called The Scot Richard Case, which was shortened to SRC.
SRC's Lost Masters is a compilation album released in 1993 by One Way Records. It is a CD album featuring 20 previously unreleased tracks,  including leftover and unreleased material recorded after the band left Capitol Records, as well as early and late non-album singles. The album was recorded at Morgan Sound Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan, between 1970 and 1972. Tracks 1 to 10 were intended to form the band's planned fourth album.

Tracks:
1. After Your Heart 3:26
2. Gypsy Eyes 4:11
3. Valerie 3:43
4. Love Is Here Now 5:00
5. Heat Wave 2:57
6. Out in the Night 2:46
7. Badaz Shuffle 3:14
8. Eliza Green the Shimmie Queen 3:36
9. My Sunday's Gone 3:59
10. Never Let Your Daystar Fade Away 3:13
11. Born to Love 2:54
12. No Rules in Love 3:54
13. The Deeper the Longer 2:33
14. Lovelight 3:08
15. Cry in the Lonely 3:26
16. Get the Picture 2:29
17. Evil 4:04
18. I'm Crying 4:35
19. Ride the Wind 3:04
20. Richard's Song 3:50

Personnel:
Gary Quackenbush - Guitars
Glenn Quackenbush - Keyboards, Vocals
Scott Richardsonn - Vocals
E.G. Clawson - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Richard Haddad - Bass, Vocals


Saturday, December 27, 2025

Reg King (1971/2005) Circle Records - CPW C106

 

MP3/320Kbs/179MB
Hard Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul

Reginald King (5 February 1945 - 8 October 2010) known professionally as Reg King or Reggie King, was an English singer, songwriter and record producer...
In 1971, King released his first self-titled solo album on United Artists. It was accompanied by B.B. Blunder (ex-Blossom Toes) and Mighty Baby (former band members), along with other guest musicians such as Mick Taylor, Steve Winwood, Brian Auger, Danny McCulloch and others. 

Tracks:
1. Must Be Something Else Around 4:35
2. You Go Have Yourself A Good Time 3:10
3. That Ain't Living 6:41
4. In My Dreams 3:54
5. Little Boy 2:57
6. 10,000 Miles 3:30
7. Down The Drain 6:15
8. Savannah (Long Version) 11:52
9. Gone Away 2:38
Bonus:
10. Must Be Something Else Around (Guide Vocal) 6:20
11. Must Be Something Else Around (Rough Mix) 4:37
12. You Go Have Yourself A Good Time (Long Version) 4:23
13. Down The Drain (Demo) 3:10
14. Nobody Knows Where We Are (Long Version) 5:58
15. 10,000 Miles (Mighty Baby Version) 4:05
16. Gone Away (Rough Mix) 4:21


Friday, December 26, 2025

Head West (1970/?) Pop Music - CD-747

 

MP3/320Kbs/110MB
Psychedelic Rock, Funk, Soul

The album is the self-titled debut studio album by the American band, Head West, released in 1970. It was recorded in Paris, France, and initially released under the band name Head West with minimal distribution, primarily in France and Canada. The album blends genres such as psychedelic rock, funk rock, blues rock, and progressive rock, with a strong emphasis on organ-driven sound. Bob Welch became famous with Fleetwood Mac after this Head West period, nevertheless the band and their only album left overlooked till today.

Tracks:
1. Head West 3:42
2. People 2:03
3. Hurry Up 2:30
4. Changes 2:54
5. Tired Of Hangin’ On 5:49
6. Faces 2:58
7. Attention 3:22
8. Czar 2:51
9. Someday 3:08
10. Straight Down 3:44
11. Starchild 3:24
12. Costalarico 3:17
Bonus:
13. Victoria (Single A-Side, 1969) 3:39

Personnel:
Bob Welch - vocals, acoustic string guitar, electric guitar, bass
Robert Hunt - organ, vocals
Henry Moore - drums, percussion, vocals


Thursday, December 25, 2025

Alabama - Christmas & Christmas Volume II (1985/1996) RCA Records

 

MP3/320Kbs/205MB
Country, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Bluegrass, Soft Rock

Christmas is the first Christmas album by country band Alabama, the Volume II is the second Christmas album by the band. The albums was released on RCA Records in 1985 and 1996. They was certified double platinum.

Christmas (1985) RCA Records - PCD1-7014

Tracks:
1. Santa Claus (I Still Believe In You)
2. Joseph And Mary's Boy
3. Happy Holidays
4. Christmas Memories
5. Tonight Is Christmas
6. Thisltlehair The Christmas Bear
7. Tennessee Christmas
8. A Candle In The Window
9. Homecoming Christmas
10. Christmas In Dixie

Personnel
Bass – Larry Paxton, Teddy Gentry
Drums – Eddie Bayers
Electric Guitar – Brent Rowan, Jeff Cook, Randy Owen
Keyboards – David Briggs
Percussion – Farrell Morris
Strings – The "A" Strings
Synthesizer (And Fairlight) – Shane Keister
*Mark Herndon, Alabama's drummer, does not play on this album

Christmas Volume II (1996) BMG - 75517 45639 2

Tracks:
1. The Blessing
2. Christmas In Your Arms
3. Christmas Is Love
4. When It Comes To Christmas
5. I Was Young Once Too
6. The Night Before Christmas
7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
8. Happy Birthday Jesus
9. The Christmas Spirit
10. Hangin Round The Mistletoe
11. Little Drummer Boy
12. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
13. New Year's Eve 1999

Personnel
Jeff Cook – guitars, fiddle, backing vocals
Randy Owen – guitars, lead vocals
Teddy Gentry – bass guitar, backing vocals
Mark Herndon – drum
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John Mattick – acoustic piano, organ, synthesizers
Steve Nathan – keyboard
Larry Hanson – keyboard, guitar
Tim Briggs – guitar, mandolin, harmonica
Dann Huff – electric guitar
Biff Watson – acoustic guitar
Emory Gordy Jr. – bass guitar
Lonnie Wilson – drums
Terry McMillan – percussion, harmonica
Jim Nelson – saxophone
Glen Duncan – fiddle
Anthony LaMarchina – cello
Bruce Christenson, Jim Grosjean, Kathryn Plummer, Kristin Wilkinson – viola
David Davidson, Connie Heard, Pamela Sixfin, Christian Teal – violin
Bob Moffatt, Clint Moffatt, Dave Moffatt, Scott Moffatt – backing vocals (3,6)


Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Brian Setzer Orchestra - The Best Of Collection Christmas Rocks! (2008) Surfdog Records - 2-512780

 

MP3/320Kbs/165MB
Swing, Jump Blues, Rockabilly, Rock and Roll

The Brian Setzer Orchestra (sometimes known by its initials BSO) is a swing and jump blues band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer.

Tracklist:
1. Jingle Bells
2. Gettin' In The Mood (For Christmas)
3. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
4. The Nutcracker Suite
5. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
6. Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
7. Winter Wonderland
8. (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag
9. Angels We Have Heard On High
10. White Christmas
11. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
12. Baby, It's Cold Outside (Duet With Ann Margret)
13. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
14. My Favorite Things
15. Jingle Bell Rock
16. Sleigh Ride
17. Santa Drives A Hot Rod
18. Christmas Island
19. Bach's Bounce
20. Take A Break Guys

Personnel:
Guitar, Vocals - Brian Setzer
Bass - John Hatton
Bass Trombone - Robbie Hioki
Drums - Bernie Dresel
Baritone Saxophone - Don Roberts
Saxophone - Jim Youngstrom, Matt Zebley, Ray Herrmann, Tim Misica
Trombone - Alex Henderson, Craig Woods, George McMullen
Trumpet - Dennis Farias, Kevin Norton, Kye Palmer, Will Murillo
Backing Vocals - The Caroling Company


Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The End - Introspection / The Last Word (2015) Edsel Records - EDSB 4028

 

MP3/320Kbs/246MB
Psychedelic Rock, Beat, Pop Rock, Mod

The End was a British psychedelic pop band formed in 1965, originally managed and produced by Bill Wyman. In 1969, the band released their only album, Introspection. After the group split up, three of its members founded Tucky Buzzard, who recorded three unsuccessful albums in the 1970s.

Introspection (1969/2015) Edsel Records - EDSB 4028

Reissue of the original LP, released Edsel Records - EDSB 4028 from 2015, plus two mono singles from 1968.

Tracks:
1. Dreamworld (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 4:16
2. Under The Rainbow (Colin Giffin) 3:47
3. Shades Of Orange (Album Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 2:39
4. Bromley Common (Talk) (George Kenset) 0:49
5. Cardboard Watch (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor) 2:53
6. Introspection (Part 1) (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 4:03
7. What Does It Feel Like (Colin Giffin, Terry Taylor) 2:47
8. Linen Draper (Talk) (George Kenset) 0:13
9. Don't Take Me (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 3:24
10.Loving, Sacred Loving (Album Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 2:58
11.She Said Yeah (George Jackson, S. Christy) 2:50
12.Jacobs Bladder (Talk) (George Kenset) 0:53
13.Introspection (Part 2) (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 2:43
14.Shades Of Orange (Mono Single Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 2:39
15.Loving, Sacred Loving (Mono Single Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 3:02

Personnel:
Bass Guitar, Vocals – Dave Brown
Drums – Hugh Attwooll
Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – Colin Giffin
Guitar, Vocals – Terry Taylor 
Organ, Piano, Vocals – Nick Graha
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Tabla – Charlie Watts (3)
Vocals – George Kenset (4,8,12)
Backing Vocals (Additional Harmony) – Jim Henderson (11)
Saxophone – Ken Leeman (11)
Harpsichord – Nicky Hopkins (10)

The Last Word (1969-1970/2015) Edsel Records - EDSB 4028

Previously (mostly) unreleased recordings from 1969-1970. Hand-numbered edition of 1000.

Tracks:
1. Son Of Lightning (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 5:02
2. Second Glance (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 4:53
3. Mistress Bean (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor) 3:14
4. For Eleanor (Terry Taylor) 1.58
5. So Free (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor) 3:53
6. North Thames Gas Board (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Terry Taylor, Nicky Graham) 4:03
7. Do Right Woman Do Right Man (Dan Penn, Chips Moman) 3:10
8. Turn On Waterstone (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 3:06
9. Smartypants (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 3:56
10.My Friend (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 4:01

Personnel:
Bass, Vocals – Dave Brown
Drums – Paul Francis 
Guitar – Terry Taylor 
Keyboards, Vocals – Nicky Graham
Vocals – Jim Henderson
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Guitar – Chris Spedding (3)
Piano – Ian Stewart (6)


Monday, December 22, 2025

Tony Ashton & Jon Lord - First Of The Big Bands (1974/1983) Line Records - LICD 9.00119 O

 

MP3/320Kbs/87MB
Classic Rock, Heavy Prog

First Of The Big Bands is a studio album by Tony Ashton of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke and Jon Lord of Deep Purple, released in April 1974. The project was Ashton's and Lord's brainchild and continuation of their working relationship after Ashton Gardner and Dyke helped out on Jon Lord's soundtrack album The Last Rebel from 1971. Stylistically, First of the Big Bands was the precursor to Paice Ashton Lord's Malice in Wonderland album from 1977. Most of the album was recorded at Air and Apple Studios, London, with additional work being completed at De Lane Lea and Island.

Tracklist:
1. We're Gonna Make It (4:00)
2. Downside Upside Down (4:03)
3. Band Of The Salvation Army Band (3:59)
4. Silly Boy (3:27)
5. Surrender Me (3:52)
6. Celebration (4:35)
7. I Been Lonely (4:00)
8. Shut Up (3:40)
9. Ballad Of Mr. Giver (6:11)

Personnel:
Tony Ashton - Lead vocals, Hammond organ, piano
Jon Lord - Hammond organ, piano
Mick Clarke, Jim Cregan, Jerry Donahue, Peter Frampton - guitars
Pat Donaldson - bass
Dave Caswell - trumpet
Mike Davis - trumpet
John Mumford - trombone
Dick Parry - saxophone
Howie Casey - saxophone
Carmine Appice, Terry Cox, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell - drums
Frank Ricotti - percussion, vibraphone
Madeline Bell, Tony Ferguson, Jimmy Helms, Kenny Rowe, Graham White, Jo Ann Williams, Roger Willis - backing vocals


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
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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