Brian Auger & Julie Driscoll and The Trinity - Open (1967/2004) Ghostown Records – QSCD 4029

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Psychedelic Rock, Soul, Jazz-Rock, Mod

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Julie Driscoll Tippett (born 8 June 1947) is an English singer and actress, known for her work with Brian Auger and her husband, Keith Tippett.

Brian Albert Gordon Auger (born 18 July 1939) is an English jazz rock and rock music keyboardist who specialises in the Hammond organ. 

Brian Auger and the Trinity was a British band led by keyboardist Brian Auger. Brian Auger and the Trinity with Driscoll's joint album Open, was released in 1967. 

Brian Auger with Driscoll and the band Trinity, he went on to record a cover version of David Ackles' "Road to Cairo" and Bob Dylan's "This Wheel's on Fire", which appeared on Dylan Covered. The latter track was a number 5 pop hit in the UK. Auger and Driscoll stopped working together after the 1969 album Streetnoise, but reunited for the 1978 album Encore.

Tracks:

01. In and Out (John L Montgomery) - 3:06

02. Isola Natale (Brian Auger) - 5:27

03. Black Cat (Brian Auger) - 3:23

04. Lament for Miss Baker (Brian Auger) - 2:37

05. Goodbye Jungle Telegraph (Brian Auger) - 6:12

06. Tramp (Lowell Fulsom & James McCracklin) - 4:04

07. Why (Am I Treated So Bad) (Roebuck Staples) - 3:33

08. A Kind Of Love In (Brian Auger-Julie Driscoll) - 2:32

09. Break it Up (Brian Auger-P. Sutton) - 3:00

10. Season Of the Witch (Donovan Leitch) - 7:51

Bonus Tracks:

11. I've Gotta Go Now (Pappaiardi) - 4:12

12. Save Me (Aretha Franklin) - 4:03

13. This Wheel's on Fire (в. Dyian-R.Danko) - 5:19

14. Road to Cairo (David Ackles) - 3:3

Personnel:

Brian "Auge" Auger - B-3 organ, piano, electric piano, vocals

Julie "Jools" Driscoll - lead vocals, acoustic guitar

David "Lobs" Ambrose - basses

Clive "Toli" Thacker - drums, percussion

Roger Sutton - bass (09,11)

Gary Boyle - guitar

Jeff Beck - Truth & Beck-Ola (1991) EMI Records - CDP 7954692 UK

MP3/320Kbs/170MB

Blues Rock, Rock & Roll, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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Truth is the debut album by Jeff Beck, released in 1968 in the United Kingdom on Columbia Records and in the United States on Epic Records. It introduced the talents of his backing band the Jeff Beck Group, specifically Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.

Beck-Ola is the second studio album, and the first credited to the Jeff Beck Group. It was released in June 1969.

Tracks:

01. Shapes Of Things (Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith) - 3:17

02. Let Me Love You (Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart) - 4:40

03. Morning Dew (Bonnie Dobson, Tim Rose) - 4:39

04. You Shook Me (Willie Dixon, J.B. Lenoir) - 2:28

05. Ol' Man River (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein) - 3:58

06. Greensleeves (Traditional, arranged by Jeff Beck) - 1:46

07. Rock My Plimsoul (Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart) - 4:11

08. Beck's Bolero (Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck) - 2:51

09. Blues De Luxe (Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart) - 7:26

10. I Ain't Superstitious (Willie Dixon) - 4:53

11. All Shook Up (Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley) - 4:52

12. Spanish Boots (Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart) - 3:36

13. Girl From Mill Valley (Nicky Hopkins) - 3:46

14. Jailhouse Rock (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) - 3:13

15. Plynth (Water Down The Drain) (Nicky Hopkins, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart) - 3:07

16. The Hangman's Knee (Nicky Hopkins, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Tony Newman, Rod Stewart) - 4:48

17. Rice Pudding (Nicky Hopkins, Ron Wood, Jeff Beck, Tony Newman) - 7:23

Personnel:

- Jeff Beck - guitars, vocals, bass (05)

- Rod Stewart - vocals (except 06,08)

- Micky Waller - drums (except 06,08), tambourine (02)

- Ronnie Wood - bass (except 05,06,08)

- Tony Newman - drums (11-17)

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- Nicky Hopkins - piano (03,09,11-17)

- Keith Moon - drums (08), timpani (05)

- Jimmy Page - 12-string rhythm guitar (08)

- John Paul Jones - bass (08), Hammond organ (04,05)

- Mysterious Scottish Bloke - bagpipes (03)

Ro Ro - Meet At The Water (1972/2008) Big Pink - Big Pink 6

MP3/320Kbs/130MB

Progressive Blues-Rock

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Reissue, originally released in 1972. After playing in psych act Tangerine Peel, bassist Warwick Rose formed Ro Ro with frontman Alan Ross, filling out the line-up with former Animals guitarist John Weider, ex-Jeff Beck/Juicy Lucy drummer Rod Coombes, and the expressive keyboardist Neil Sheppard to craft the masterful debut Meet At The Water, released on EMI's Regal Zonophone in 1972. Despite the excellence of the material, which ranges from blues ballads to introspective prog, it soon became unjustly obscure. This is a rare and refined prog/blues-rock LP.

Tracks:

01. Goin' Round My Head - 5:08

02. Beautiful Lady (Neil Sheppard, John Weider) - 5:02

03. Something About Her - 4:45

04. Down On The Road - 2:31

05. Meet At The Water - 4:56

06. Mandala - 2:13

07. Give Me The Benefit - 6:00

08. June - 5:04

09. Wild Wild Woman - 4:08

10. Whole Fire Burning - 5:39

Personnel:

Rod Coombes - Vocals, Drums

Brian Rogers – Orchestration

Alan Ross - Vocals, Guitar, Recorder

Neil Sheppard - Vocals, Keyboards

Rose Warwick – Bass

John Weider - Guitar, Violin

Monumental Funk (1974/2017) Saga Records International - SRI 6160712

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Hard Rock, Classic Rock

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Mark Farner and Don Brewer, both former members of Grand Funk Railroad, released an album titled "Monumental Funk" in 1974. This album was released to capitalize on their fame from Grand Funk Railroad.

"Monumental Funk" features Mark Farner on guitar, harmonica, keyboards, and vocals, and Don Brewer on drums and vocals. The album includes six tracks, showcasing their musical talents before their association with Capitol Records.

The album is considered significant as it demonstrates that Mark Farner was a major talent even before Grand Funk Railroad gained widespread recognition.

Grand Funk Railroad, formed in 1969, was known for their hard rock and classic rock style. They were one of the most successful American rock bands of the 1970s, selling over 25 million albums worldwide.

Tracklist:

01. We Gotta Have Love (5:10)

02. Hey Everybody (3:37)

03. I've Got News For You (4:43)

04. Come See About Me (4:17)

05. Harlem Shuffle (5:19)

06. Love Light (7:04)

Supertramp + Indelibly Stamped (1986/2CD) A&M Records

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Progressive Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock

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British/American rock band formed in London, England in 1969 - Disbanded in 1988 - Reunited intermittently from 1996 to 2002 - Reformed in 2010/11 for European tour.

Supertramp (1970/1986) A&M Records - A&M 393 149-2 Germany

Supertramp were one of the first groups to be signed to the UK branch of A&M Records and their first album, Supertramp, was released on 14 August 1970. Stylistically, the album was fairly typical of progressive rock of the era. Palmer left the band in December 1970, followed by Millar in January 1971, who had suffered a nervous breakdown.

Tracks:

All music written by Rick Davies/Roger Hodgson, all lyrics by Richard Palmer.

01. Surely - 0:30

02. It's A Long Road - 5:30

03. Aubade/And I Am Not Like Other Birds Of Prey - 5:14

04. Words Unspoken - 3:58

05. Maybe I'm A Beggar - 6:44

06. Home Again - 1:08

07. Nothing To Show - 4:53

08. Shadow Song - 4:22

09. Try Again - 12:01

10. Surely - 3:07

Personnel:

- Rick (Richard) Davies - organ, harmonica, piano, electric piano, lead vocals (07)

- Roger Hodgson (Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson) - acoustic guitar, bass, cello, flageolet, lead vocals (01-10)

- Richard Palmer (Richard Palmer-James) - guitar, balalaika, rhythm guitar, lead vocals (05,08,09)

- Robert Millar - drums, percussion, harmonica

Supertramp - Indelibly Stamped (1971/1986) A&M Records - A&M 393 129-2 Germany

For the next album, Indelibly Stamped, released in June 1971 in both the UK and US. Frank Farrell (bass, keyboards, backing vocals) joined, while Hodgson switched to guitar and Davies served as a second lead singer. With Palmer's departure, Hodgson and Davies wrote and composed separately for this and the band's subsequent albums. The record sold even less than their debut. In the aftermath, all members gradually quit except Hodgson and Davies.

Tracks:

All songs written by Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson except where noted.

01. Your Poppa Don't Mind - 2:59

02. Travelled - 4:24

03. Rosie Had Everything Planned (Frank Farrell, Hodgson) - 3:00 

04. Remember - 4:11 

05. Forever - 4:54 

06. Potter - 2:23 

07. Coming Home To See You - 4:42 

08. Times Have Changed - 3:45 

09. Friend In Need - 2:07

10. Aries - 7:35 

Personnel:

- Roger Hodgson - lead guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, vocals 

- Rick (Richard) Davies - keyboards, harmonica, vocals

- Frank Farrell - bass, piano, accordion, backing vocals [harmony vocals]

- Dave Winthrop - flute, saxophone, vocals 

- Kevin Currie - drums, percussion