Ferris (1971/1997) Love Records

 

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heavy blues rock with prog shades

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☆ This is a progressive rock trio from Finland, originally released in 1971. Their album comprised bluesy progressive rock with electric guitar and organ to the fore and sung in English. Their sound is typical of the Scandinavian stuff of the time being somewhat influenced by that Nordic folk sound, but also they had a heavy blues base to their music. The main instrument used is the Hammond organ, as there is lot's of manic playing. There is also some nice guitar.

Tracks:

1. Mama (Lindholm) 2:41

2. Vagabond (Lindholm, Itavaara)  3:31

3. You Could Tell Me (Hiekkada, Lindholm) 3:04

4. Chrystal Angel (Lindholm, Saxelin) 2:54

5. Mr. America (Lindholm) 2:36

6. Basically Pure (Hiekkala) 5:26

7. Stirling (Hiekkala, Lindholm) 1:25

8. Black Friday (Hiekkala, Lindholm) 1:39

9. Shugga Pog (Lindholm) 2:11

10.Women Are Allright (Lindholm) 2:19

Personnel:

Bass – Jaakko Itävaara

Drums – Matti Saxelin

Guitar – Dave Lindholm

Organ, Vocals – Heikki Hiekkala

Svenska Löd Ab! - Hörselmat (1971/2011 Vinyl) Buben - BUBLP002

 

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jazz-rock fuison

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Svenska Löd Ab! was a Swedish jazz-rock band that released their only album, Hörselmat, in 1971. After that, guitarist Janne Schaffer became a session musician and began a successful solo career.

Members: Lennart Axelsson (trumpet), Mats Eriksson (trombone), Kalle Lundborg (saxophone), Olle Wirén (saxophone), Bengt Lindqvist (keyboards), Janne Schaffer (guitar), Jan Bergman (bass guitar), Nils-Erik Svensson (drums).

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Tracklist:

A1. Introd... Ta Er I Brasan

A2. Den Dan Vi Sket I Hugo Montenegros Arrangemang

A3. Teryleneblus 13:50 EPA

A4. En Mäktig Eldaregesäll - Ej Taube

B1. Right On - Kliv På

B2. Va Då Rå - Va E', Reö, De E' Vel Okey

B3. Undrar Om Mona Och Kent Spelar Den Här...

B4. Riff Á La Lindström

Personnel:

Bass – Jan Bergman

Drums – Nils Erik Svensson

Guitar – Bengan Karlsson , Janne Schaffer

Organ, Piano – Bengt Lindqvist

Tenor Saxophone – Kalle Lundborg, Olle Wirén

Trombone – Mats Eriksson

Trumpet – Lennart Axelsson, Åke "Jocke" Johansson

Don Adams - Black Voice (1972/Vinyl) United Artists Records

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Rock, Soul, Blues, Blues Rock, Pop Rock

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Fine album, good sound, excellent vocals and production. Progressive rock, soul and blues sound with lots of flutes and brass and great guitar. A classic early 70s United Artists record. Highly recommended! Don Adams (June 7, 1942 – November 27, 1995) was a Scottish-born rhythm and blues singer from Glasgow, who moved to Munich in the 1960s to perform in the musical Hair...

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Tracks:

A1. You Bring Me Down 2:55

A2. Don't Rag the Lady 3:17

A3. Rain Before the Day 3:07

A4. Liar, Liar 3:11

A5. Season of the Storm 4:07

B1. Morning Dew 4:30

B2. Home Again, Hello 2:50

B3. Don't Talk to Me 3:50

B4. Don't Turn Away 3:05

B5. Miss Lady 3:50

 

Ross (1974/2019) Big Pink Music

 

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funky jazzy, soft prog rock

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☆ Ross were an English funk-rock band that released two album on RSO in 1974.

Members: Bob Jackson (keyboards, vocals), Alan Ross (guitar, vocals), Steve Emery (bass, vocals), Tony Fernandez (drums), Reuben White (percussion).

Alan Wade Ross British guitarist, songwriter and vocalist, died June 2019. Collaborated with John Entwistle and then formed his own band Ross  which recorded two mellow funk-rock albums. Released two LPs with Stars and another as The Alan Ross Band. He later became a session musician, working with several well-known pop acts until mid-2000s.

Tracks:

01. Alright by Me (6:23)

02. You're Looking Down a Road (4:35)

03. Wherever You Go (4:00)

04. Caroline (3:32)

05. Changes (3:46)

06. Help Me Understand (6:40)

07. Blackbird (3:12)

08. I Need Your Love (3:33)

09. Buxton (3:57)

10. Leave It All Behind You (4:03)

Personnel

Alan Ross - Lead Vocals, Guitars & Filing Cabinet

Steve Emery - Bass Guitar, Vocals

Bob Jackson - Keyboards, Vocals, String Machine

Tony Fernandez - Drums, Percussion

Reuben White - Percussion

Tangerine - The Peeling Of Tangerine (1971/1999) Gear Fab Records

 

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Psychedelic Rock

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☆ US early 70s hard-psychedelic band from Latrobe, PA.

Musically in the style of Iron Butterfly or Banchee, mainly Grand Funk Railroad, with great fuzzed-out guitars, booming bass and screaming vocals.

Tracks:

1. Come And See Me (Al Ferraro) - 2:44

2. The Hutch' (Al Ferraro) - 3:26

3. Chain Gang (Al Ferraro, Dennis Kostley) - 5:42

4. A.J.F. (Al Ferraro, Dennis Defelice, Crash) - 5:32

5. My Main Woman (Al Ferraro, Dennis Defelice) - 13:11

*The Hutch was written during a live performance at in Vienaa, West Virginia, Feb. 28 1971.

Personnel:

Bass – Dennis Defelice

Congas, Guitar, Vocals, Design [Cover] – Lynn (Crash) Ferraro

Drums, Design [Back Cover] – Dennis Kostley

Lead Guitar, Vocals – Al Ferraro