Fragile (1976/2004) Estrella Rockera - ER 42121

 

MP3/320Kbs/104MB

Heavy Rock with Progressive and Psychedelic elements

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Fragile was an obscure Dutch-Indonesian band that played a heavy, twin guitar rock laced with some progressive and psychedelic elements. Formed in Staphorst, Overijssel, The Netherlands, circa 1972, they recorded their sole LP 1974 (not released until 1976). Apparently, after the album was released, their rehearsal location including their equipment was burnt down. This didn't make them stop performing, but eventually they did disband the band due to lack of income.

Tracks:

1. Sweet Introspect (5:17)

2. Caroline Funk (3:56)

3. Good Evening (6:49)

4. Back On My Feet Again (5:07)

5. Face To Face (5:04)

6. So Sad (13:01)

7. I Wonder (4:45)

Personnel:

Bass - Chris Limaheluw

Drums - Ted Tahapary

Guitar - Ferry Limaheluw, Henk Limaheluw

Vocals, Percussion - Hank Oraille

The Amazing Rhythm Aces - Stacked Deck & Too Stuffed To Jump (2000) Collectors' Choice Music - CCM122-2

 

MP3/320Kbs/168MB

Country Rock

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The Amazing Rhythm Aces is an American country rock group, which has characterized its music as "American music" or "roots music" a blend of rock, country, blues, R&B, folk, reggae and Latino. The band is best known for its 1975 hit "Third Rate Romance". They have released 18 albums over 30 years (a period including a 15-year hiatus). The band's music is distinguished by its eclectic scope, literate and often quirky lyrics, and distinctive vocals by lead singer and songwriter Russell Smith.

Stacked Deck (1975)

1. Third Rate Romance 3:21

2. The "Ella B" 4:30

3. Life’s Railway To Heaven 4:22

4. The Beautiful Lie 2:54

5. Hit The Nail On The Head 2:21

6. Who Will The Next Fool Be 2:47

7. Amazing Grace (Used To Be Her Favorite Song) 3:17

8. Anything You Want 3:49

9. My Tears Still Flow 3:24

10. Emma-Jean 2:52

11. Why Can’t I Be Satisfied 3:01

12. King Of The Cowboys 3:56

Too Stuffed To Jump (1976)

13. Typical American Boy 3:27

14. If I Just Knew What To Say 2:03

15. The End Is Not In Sight (The Cowboy Tune) 3:42

16. Same Ol’ Me 2:21

17. These Dreams Of Losing You 3:26

18. I’ll Be Gone 2:52

19. Out Of The Snow 3:36

20. Fool For The Woman 2:40

21. A Little Italy Rag 2:18

22. Dancing The Night Away 5:37

Personnel:

Barry "Byrd" Burton - lead guitar, steel guitar, dobro, mandolin, lead vocals (3), backing vocals

Russell Smith (Howard Russell Smith) - rhythm guitar, harmonica, lead vocals

Billy Earheart - organ, piano

James Hooker - piano, backing vocals

Jeff Davis - bass, backing vocals

David H. "Butch" McDade - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Kak (1968/1992) Epic - EK 48534

 

MP3/320Kbs/96MB

Psychedelic Rock

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Kak was an American psychedelic rock band, based in San Francisco between 1967 and 1969. The band was formed in Davis, California, in late 1967, by singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Gary Lee Yoder, and lead guitarist Dehner Patten. Both had previously been members of The Oxford Circle, a garage rock and early psychedelic band. Adding Joe Dave Damrell on bass and sitar, and Chris Lockheed on drums and harpsichord, they started performing together as Kak around San Francisco. After meeting songwriter and record producer Gary Grelecki, they were signed by Epic Records, who released their lone album in January 1969 (it was recorded in 1968). Kak split up early in 1969.

Tracks:

01. HCO 97658 (Gary Lee Yoder, Gary Grelecki, Joe-Dave Damrell, Dehner Patten, Chris Lockheed) - 1:36

02. Everything's Changing (Gary Lee Yoder, Gary Grelecki) - 4:03

03. Electric Sailor (Gary Lee Yoder, Joe-Dave Damrell, Dehner Patten, Chris Lockheed) - 3:04

04. Disbelievin' (Gary Lee Yoder) - 3:56

05. I've Got Time (Gary Lee Yoder) - 3:37

06. Flowing By (Gary Lee Yoder, Gary Grelecki) - 3:54

07. Bryte 'N' Clear Day (Gary Lee Yoder, Gary Grelecki) - 3:43

08. Trieulogy - 8:09 including:

a). Golgotha (Gary Lee Yoder)

b). Mirage (Gary Lee Yoder, Gary Grelecki)

c). Rain (Gary Lee Yoder, Gary Grelecki)

09. Lemonaide Kid (Gary Lee Yoder) - 5:53

Personnel:

- Dehner C. Patten - lead guitar, vocals

- Gary Lee Yoder - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoutic guitar

- Joseph D. Damrell - bass, sitar, tambourine, vocals

- Christopher A. Lockheed - drums, tabla, harpsichord, maracas, vocals

Rough•Mix Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane (1977/2006) Hip-O Records - B0006843-02

 

MP3/320Kbs/122MB

Rock, Folk Rock and Rock & Roll styles

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Rough Mix is an album by Pete Townshend, guitarist with the Who, and Ronnie Lane, former bassist with Small Faces and Faces. The album was released in September 1977 as Polydor 2442 in the UK and MCA 2295 in the US. It peaked at number 44 on the UK Albums Chart, and at number 45 on the Billboard 200.

Tracks:

01. My Baby Gives It Away

02. Nowhere to Run

03. Rough Mix - with Eric Clapton

04. Annie - with Eric Clapton

05. Keep Me Turning

06. Catmelody

07. Misunderstood

08. April Fool - with Eric Clapton

09. Street in the City

10. Heart to Hang Onto

11. Till The Rivers All Run Dry - with Eric Clapton

12. Only You (bonus track)

13. Good Question (bonus track)

14. Silly Little Man (bonus track)

Personnel:

Ronnie Lane and Pete Townshend – vocals, guitars, mandolins, bass guitars, banjos, ukuleles

Charlie Hart – violin 04

John Entwistle – horns 10, vocal help 11

Mel Collins – saxophones 06

Peter Hope Evans – harmonica 02,07

Benny Gallagher – accordion 04

John "Rabbit" Bundrick – organ 02,03, piano 05, Fender Rhodes 10

Ian Stewart – piano 06

Eric Clapton – electric guitar 03, acoustic guitar 04, dobro 08,11

Graham Lyle – twelve-string guitar 04

Dave Markee – double bass 04,08

Boz Burrell – bass guitar 10,11

Henry Spinetti – drums 02,03,05,10,11

Charlie Watts – drums 01,06

Julian Diggle – percussion 07

Billy Nicholls – vocal help 11

Edwin Astley – orchestrations 09

Tony Gilbert – orchestral leader 09

Charles Vorsanger – principal second violin 09

Steve Shingles – principal viola 09

Chris Green – principal cello 09

Chris Laurence – principal bass 09

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973/1992) Antlantic Jazz - 7567-81428-2

 

MP3/320Kbs/87MB

Fusion, Jazz-Funk

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Spectrum, released in 1973, is Billy Cobham's debut solo album. He recorded it at the Electric Lady Studios and assembled a group of exceptional musicians, including Tommy Bolin, whose solos in the album are highly praised.

Tracklist:

01. Quadrant 4 (4:31)

02. a. Searching For The Right Door (1:24)

      b. Spectrum (5:10)

03. a. Anxiety (1:42)

      b. Taurian Matador (3:08)

04. Stratus (9:48)

05. a. To The Women In My Life (0:51)

      b. Le Lis (3:20)

06. a. Snoopy's Search (1:02)

      b. Red Baron (6:38)

Personnel:

Billy Cobham-  drums

Tommy Bolin - guitar

Jan Hammer - electric piano, acoustic piano, Moog synthesizer

Lee Sklar - Fender bass

Joe Farrell - flute, soprano & alto saxophones

Jimmy Owens - flugelhorn, trumpet

John Tropea - guitar

Ron Carter - acoustic bass

Ray Barretto - congas