Friday, June 6, 2025

New York Rock Ensemble - Roll Over / Freedomburger (1998) Collectors' Choice Music - CCM060-2

MP3/320Kbs/171MB
Pop Rock

The New York Rock Ensemble released the compilation album "Roll Over / Freedomburger" in 1998, which includes two classic albums from the band. This CD release was part of a series titled "Two Classic Albums From The New York Rock Ensemble" and was published by Collectors' Choice Music and Sony Music Special Products.
The New York Rock & Roll Ensemble was a rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, whose music was described as "classical baroque rock". The group performed wearing classical musician's attire, white tie and tailcoat (not tuxedo). The band was formed by three Juilliard students Michael Kamen, Marty Fulterman (now known as Mark Snow) and Dorian Rudnytsky, plus two rock musicians Brian Corrigan and Clif Nivison.

Roll Over (1971)
1. Running Down the Highway (Nivison) 3:27
2. Gravedigger (Fulterman, Kamen) 4:51
3. Law and Order (Fulterman) 3:35
4. Fields of Joy (Fredricks, Kamen) 3:46
5. The King Is Dead (Nivison) 4:09
6. Don't Wait Too Long (Kamen) 3:04
7. Anaconda (Frederick, Kamen) 3:22
8. Beside You (Fulterman, Kamen) 3:47
9. Traditional Order (Rudnytsky) 6:07
10. Ride, Ride My Lady (Rudnytsky) 2:44

Freedomburger (1972)
11. More Like the Master (Kamen) 3:23
12. Magic Lady (Nivison) 2:44
13. I'm Sending a Friend to You (Fulterman, Kamen, McClure) 2:34
14. Kiss Your Future (Barber, Kamen, Nivison) 2:40
15. A Whiter Shade of Pale (Brooker, Reid) 3:36
16. Willow Tree (Kamen) 2:30
17. Shuffle (Nivison) 1:57
18. Barrell Full of Wine (Rudnytsky) 2:35
19. Carry Me Up (Kamen) 3:41
20. Roll Over (Nivison) 3:09
21. Raise Your Barriers (Fulterman, Kamen, Nivison) 2:54
22. Goodnight Irene (Leadbelly, Lomax) 2:52

Personnel:
Bass, Cello, Vocals – Dorian Rudnytsky
Drums, Oboe, Vocals – Marty Fulterman
Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Clif Nivison
Organ, Piano, Oboe, Synthesizer, Vocals – Mike Kamen
Pedal Steel Guitar – Hank Devito
Fiddle – Michael Dreyfuss


 

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Engelbert Humperdinck - Greatest Hits And More (2007/2CD) Universal Music Group – 460502601140

 

MP3/320Kbs/350MB
Jazz, Pop, Ballad, Easy Listening and Vocal styles

The Greatest Hits And More: This is a compilation album by Engelbert Humperdinck, released in 2007, featuring a collection of his greatest hits along with additional tracks. The album is available as a double CD and contains 41 songs, spanning a duration of approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes. It encompasses genres such as Jazz, Pop, Ballad, Easy Listening, and Vocal styles.
Arnold George Dorsey (born 2 May 1936), known professionally as Engelbert Humperdinck, is a British pop singer described by AllMusic as "one of the finest middle-of-the-road balladeers around". He achieved international prominence in 1967 with his recording of "Release Me".

CD1
01. Release Me – 03:19
02. Have I Told You Lately – 04:02
03. There Goes My Everything – 02:53
04. Last Waltz – 02:58
05. Am I That Easy to Forget – 03:06
06. Man Without Love – 03:18
07. Bicyclettes de Belsize – 03:10
08. Way It Used to Be – 03:08
09. I’m a Better Man (For Having Loved You) – 02:42
10. Winter World of Love – 03:20
11. Another Time Another Place – 03:02
12. Too Beautiful to Last – 03:06
13. Quando Quando Quando – 03:17
14. Spanish Eyes – 03:10
15. Can’t Take My Eyes off You – 03:35
16. Love Letters – 02:20
17. Strangers in the Night – 03:29
18. Let There Be Love – 02:42
19. It Had to Be You – 03:49
20. Stand by Me – 03:42

CD2
01. What A Wonderful World – 02:44
02. Ten Guitars – 02:39
03. Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings – 02:56
04. My World ((IL Mondo) – 03:06
05. Can’t You See – 03:13
06. There’s A Kind Of Hush – 03:00
07. My Marie – 03:06
08. Sweetheart – 03:00
09. Dance The Night Away – 04:17
10. sometimes When We Touch – 04:04
11. I Want To Wake Up With You – 03:52
12. How To Win Your Love – 03:59
13. If – 03:30
14. She – 03:40
15. Totally Amazing – 03:27
16. This guys In Love With You – 04:09
17. It’s All In The Game – 04:11
18. Angels – 03:53
19. Columns Of Grey – 06:29
20. You Love Stays With Me – 02:53
21. Jerusalem – 03:22



Wednesday, June 4, 2025

La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata / Hoy (1971/72) 2CD Reissue, Unofficial Release

 

MP3/320Kbs/248MB
Heavy Psychedelic Rock

La Revolución de Emiliano Zapata (meaning "Emiliano Zapata's Revolution" in English) is a Mexican rock band that broke sales records in Europe and Mexico with their hit song "Nasty Sex" at the height of the counterculture era of the early 1970s. Breaking ties with their original concept as the hippie era waned worldwide by the mid-1970s, they continued actively interpreting romantic ballads with considerable success... In 2009, they returned as a rock act.

La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata (1971/?) Dynamic - DYNA 031

This is the debut album by the Mexican rock band, released in 1971. It is considered one of the best acid rock albums in Mexico, featuring an original and stunning guitar sound.

Tracks:
1. Nasty Sex 7:25
2. Melynda 5:03
3. I Wanna Know (Quiero saber) 3:44
4. If You Want It (Si tu lo quieres) 3:49
5. Ciudad Perdida (Shit City) 4:35
6. A King's Talks (Pláticas de un Rey) 4:31
7. Still Don't (Not Yet) (Todavía nada) 3:10
8. At The Foot Of The Mountain (Al pie de la montaña) 4:28
9. Under Heavens (Bajo los cielos) 3:53

Personnel:
Oscar Rojas Gutiérrez - lead vocals
Carlos Valle Ramos - guitar
Javier Martín del Campo - piano, flute, guitar
Francisco Martínez Ornelas - bass
Antonio Cruz Carbajal - drums

La Revolución De Emiliano Zapata - Hoy (1972/1999) CD Reissue, Unofficial Release - CA 652

This album is the second released in 1972, which was created to be the soundtrack for the film "La Verdadera Vocation de Magdalena" starring singer and actress Angélica María. The album showcases a more refined sound compared to their debut, moving away from the garage rock style and incorporating elements of folk acid, blues, and Latin rock. It includes song like "Preludio A La Felicidad," which marks their first Spanish-language song
Often named "Hoy" but the correct title is on the label: "Tema De La Pelicula La Verdadera Vocacion De Magdalena"

Tracks:
1. In The Middle of The Rain 8:00
2. Now Listen This Song 6:02
3. Petra Y Sus Camaradas 5:28
4. Otra Ves 4:10
5. Preludio A Le Felicidad 3:08
6. Fatman 6:16
7. So Long Ago 4:53
8. I Dig It 10:17

Personnel:
Bass - Francisco Martinez Ornelas
Drums - Antonio Cruz Carbajal
Guitar - Carlos Valle Ramos
Requinto Guitar, Flute, Guitar - Javier Martin Del Campo
Vocals - Oscar Rojas Gutiérrez
Vocals - Angélica María


Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Fragile (1976/2004) Estrella Rockera - ER 42121

 

MP3/320Kbs/104MB
Heavy Rock with Progressive and Psychedelic elements

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


Monday, June 2, 2025

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/168MB
Country Rock

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