West, Bruce & Laing - Why Dontcha (1972/1990) Columbia - CK 31929

 

MP3/320Kbs/93MB

Hard/Blues Rock

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Why Dontcha is the debut studio album by the power trio West, Bruce & Laing, released in November 1972. The album was released on the Windfall/Columbia label. It features a blend of hard rock and blues rock genres. The album reached No. 26 on the Billboard U.S. album chart, making it the band's most successful release.

Tracks:

1. Why Dontcha 3:01

2. Out Into The Fields 4:38

3. The Doctor 4:27

4. Turn Me Over 2:42

5. Third Degree 5:13

6. Shake Ma Thing (Rollin’ Jack) 3:14

7. While You Sleep 3:22

8. Pleasure 3:59

9. Love Is Worth The Blues 4:10

10. Pollution Woman 4:25

Personnel:

Leslie West (Leslie Weinstein) - vocals, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, guitar, dobro

Jack Bruce (John Symon Asher) - bass, organ, harmonium, harp, vocals, choir, chorus, ARP synthesizer, acoustic guitar, piano

Corky Laing (Laurence Gordon Laing) - drums, rhythm guitar, vocals

Kallabash Corp. (1970/2001) Green Tree Records - FR 2011

 

MP3/320Kbs/102MB

Progressive Blues Rock

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Kallabash Corp. is an American rock band formed in 1970 in Greensboro, North Carolina, originally under the name "Kallabash". In the same year, they signed a contract with Uncle Bill Records and changed their name to Kallabash Corp.. The band's musical style blends progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and blues rock, characterized by a distinctive combination of blues guitar, flute, and organ. They recorded their self-titled debut album in private at Mega Sound Studios in Bailey, North Carolina, during 1970. The album was released in a very limited edition of only 500 copies, making it a rare collectible...

Tracks:

1. Wishing Well 4:09

2. Toe Jam 3:24

3. Blue, Down, And Out 2:51

4. Big Leg Woman 2:38

5. Revaduction 1:15

6. Where Do We Go From Here 4:10

7. I'll Be Gone Come Yesterday 2:57

8. I've Learned To Hide The Pain 4:21

9. Jimmy's Song 3:24

10. K.D.'s Dilemma 5:30

11. Rainbows 1:58

12. Princess 3:27

13. Critics, Friends, And People 3:26

Personnel:

Ish Brady - lead & backing vocals, bass

Ted Keaton - lead & backing vocals, organ, acoustic guitar

Rick Oates - lead guitar, slide guitar

Mark "Bird" Wrenn - flutes, saxophones, backing vocals

Tom Coleman - drums, congas

Brinsley Schwarz - Last Orders! (2021) Mega Dodo - BSCD3

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Rock, Pub Rock, Country Rock

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Brinsley Schwarz's album Last Orders! was released on June 25, 2021, and is a compilation of previously unreleased recordings, outtakes, rehearsals, and home recordings from the band's early years and the Silver Pistol era.

The album features tracks such as "Seymour (I Love You)," a previously unreleased instrumental from 1970, and "Indian Woman," another early unreleased song showcasing the band's heavier influences.

Other tracks include broadcast versions of "Funk Angel," alternative takes on songs from the Silver Pistol period like "Unknown Number" and "That's What It Takes," and recordings from the Greasy Truckers Party sessions, including "She's Got To Be Real" with vocals from Ian Gomm.

➥Brinsley Schwarz were a 1970s English pub rock band, named after their guitarist Brinsley Schwarz. With Nick Lowe on bass and vocals, keyboardist Bob Andrews and drummer Billy Rankin, the band evolved from the 1960s pop band Kippington Lodge. They were later augmented by Ian Gomm on guitar and vocals.

Tracks:

1. Seymour (I Love You) 4:34

2. Funk Angel 4:37

3. Indian Woman 8:24

4. The Old Country 3:11

5. That's What It Takes 3:55

6. Strange Feeling 2:41

7. What Would You Do 5:12

8. Crime Of Passion 7:19

9. Unknown Number 2:44

10. Silver Pistol 3:40

11. She's Got To Be Real 2:52

12. Country Girl 3:06

13. Range War 2:27

14. Murder On My Mind 3:43

Notes

Live in the studio: Tracks 1 to 3 and 9 to 14 

Unreleased home recording: Tracks 4 to 8

Personnel:

Brinsley Schwarz - guitar and tenor saxophone

Billy Rankin - drums

Bob Andrews - keyboards, alto saxophone, vocals

Nick Lowe - bass, vocals

Ian Gomm - rhythm guitar, vocals

 

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/166MB

Psychedelic Rock

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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

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/179MB

Hard Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul

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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

Personnel (Seen in the picture)

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/110MB

Psychedelic Rock, Funk, Soul

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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

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/205MB

Country, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Bluegrass, Soft Rock

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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)

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

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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

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/246MB

Psychedelic Rock, Beat, Pop Rock, Mod

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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)

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

 

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Classic Rock, Heavy Prog

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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