Friday, June 27, 2025

Andromeda (1969/2001) ProgRock Records - PRR-001-2

 

MP3/320Kbs/146MB
Progressive Rock, Heavy Psych

Andromeda were an English psychedelic rock power trio, that formed in 1966.
However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann a new line-up recorded their eponymous album in 1969 with backing vocals by Eddie Dyche. The album is noted for its blend of psychedelic, progressive, jazz and hard rock elements.The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster in 1970.
Their eponymous album was re-released remastered with bonus tracks, there are many variations!

Tracks:
1. Too Old (5:00)
2. The Day of the Change (5:04)
3. Now the Sun Shines (4:02)
4. Turns to Dust (6:51)
I. Discovery
II. Sanctuary
III. Determination
5. Return to Sanity (8:22)
I. Breakdown
II. Hope
III. Conclusion
6. The Reason (3:33)
7. I Can Stop the Sun (2:10)
8. When to Stop (8:38)
I. The Traveller
II. Turning Point
III. Journey's End
Bonus Tracks:
9. Go Your Way (RCA Victor Single A-side 1969) (3:03)
10. Keep Out 'Cos I'm Dying (RCA Victor Single B-side 1969) (3:46)
11. Ode To The Sea (4:08)
12. Lonely Streets (4:15)

Tracks 11,12 - Recorded for Andromeda's first album but not included due to length of same.

Personnel:
Bass Guitar, Vocals - Mick Hawksworth
Drums - Ian McLane
Guitar, Vocal - John Du Cann
Backing Vocals - Eddie Dyche


Thursday, June 26, 2025

Ten Years After 1967-1974 (2018/10CD Box) Chrysalis - CRB1063

 

Blues, Classic Rock, Rock and Roll/M4A/335+335+335+65MB

1967-1974 is a new 10CD box set that celebrates 50 years since the eponymous debut album of British blues/rock band Ten Years After. This collection gathers long-players from the Chrysalis and Deram eras and includes eight studio albums, one live album and a bonus disc of never before heard recordings from 1972 called The Cap Ferrat Sessions, which is newly mixed by producer Chris Kimsey. All the albums have been remastered from the original quarter-inch production master tapes.


Jamming With Edward! (1972/1995) Virgin Records - CDV 2779...

 

MP3/320Kbs/100MB
Blues Rock, Rhythm & Blues

Jamming with Edward! is a 1972 album by three Rolling Stones band members (Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman) accompanied by Nicky Hopkins and Ry Cooder. The album was recorded at London's Olympic Studio on April 23, 1969, during the Let It Bleed sessions, and released on Rolling Stones Records in 1972. It consists of a series of loose jams performed by band members while waiting for Keith Richards to return to the studio.

Tracks:
1. The Boudoir Stomp 5:13
2. It Hurts Me Too 5:12
3. Edward's Thrump Up 8:11
4. Blow With Ry 11:05
5. Interlude A La El Hopo: Includes "The Loveliest Night Of The Year" 2:04
6. Highland Fling 4:20

Personnel:
Ry Cooder – guitar
Mick Jagger – harmonica, vocals
Charlie Watts – drums
Nicky Hopkins – keyboards, piano
Bill Wyman – bass guitar


Wednesday, June 25, 2025

In Season The Frankie Valli And The 4 Seasons Anthology (2001/2CD) Rhino Records - R2 74266

 

MP3/320Kbs/329MB
Pop Rock, Soul, Pop, Doo-Wop, Rock and Roll and Vocal
Another

"In Season: The Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons Anthology" is a compilation album released in 2001 by Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons. It features two CDs and includes a 32-page stitched booklet housed in a tri-fold digipak and inserted into a cardboard slipcase. The album was released on Rhino Records under catalog number R2 74266 and Warner Special Products under OPCD-5508. It covers genres such as Rock, Funk/Soul, and Pop, with styles including Doo Wop, Soul, and Vocal.
The Four Seasons is an American band formed in 1960 in Newark, New Jersey. Since 1970, they have also been known at times as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. They are one of the best-selling musical groups of all time, having sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide... The Wonder Who? was a nom de disque of the Four Seasons for four single records released from 1965 to 1967...

CD1
1. The Four Seasons – Sherry
2. The Four Seasons – Big Girls Don't Cry
3. The Four Seasons – Connie-O
4. The Four Seasons – Peanuts
5. The Four Seasons – Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)
6. The Four Seasons – Walk Like A Man
7. The Four Seasons – Ain't That A Shame
8. The Four Seasons – Candy Girl
9. The Four Seasons – Marlena
10. The Four Seasons – Stay
11. The Four Seasons – Little Boy (In Grown Up Clothes)
12. The Four Seasons – Dawn (Go Away)
13. The Four Seasons – Silence Is Golden
14. The Four Seasons – Ronnie
15. The Four Seasons – Rag Doll
16. The Four Seasons – Save It For Me
17. The Four Seasons – Big Man In Town
18. The Four Seasons – Bye, Bye, Bye (Baby, Goodbye)
19. The Four Seasons – Betrayed
20. The Four Seasons – Toy Soldier
21. The Four Seasons – Girl Come Running
22. The Four Seasons – Let's Hang On (To What We've Got)
23. The Wonder Who? – Don't Think Twice (It's All Right)
24. Frankie Valli – The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)
25. Frankie Valli – (You're Gonna) Hurt Yourself
26. The Four Seasons – Working My Way Back To You
27. Frankie Valli – You're Ready Now
28. The Four Seasons – Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)
29. The Four Seasons – I've Got You Under My Skin

CD2
1. Frankie Valli – Can't Take My Eyes Off You
2. The Four Seasons – C'mon Marianne
3. Frankie Valli – The Proud One
4. The Four Seasons – Tell It To The Rain
5. The Four Seasons – Beggin'
6. The Wonder Who? – Lonesome Road
7. Frankie Valli – I Make A Fool Of Myself
8. The Four Seasons – Watch The Flowers Grow
9. Frankie Valli – To Give (The Reason I Live)
10. The Four Seasons – Will You Love Me Tomorrow
11. The Four Seasons – Idaho
12. Frankie Valli – The Girl I'll Never Know (Angels Never Fly This Low)
13. The Four Seasons – And That Reminds Me (My Heart Reminds Me)
14. The Four Seasons – Patch Of Blue
15. Frankie Valli – My Eyes Adored You
16. Frankie Valli – Swearin' To God (Single Version)
17. The Four Seasons – Who Loves You
18. Frankie Valli – Our Day Will Come (Single Version)
19. The Four Seasons – December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
20. The Four Seasons – Silver Star (Single Version)
21. Frankie Valli – Fallen Angel
22. Frankie Valli – Grease


Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Ashkan - In From The Cold (1969/2005) Decca/Nova UICY-9513

 

MP3/320Kbs/146MB
Psychedelic/Progressive Blues Rock

Led by future Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Weston, Ashkan were together for only a matter of months before imploding. However, they did leave behind a small but perfectly-formed legacy in the shape of in from the Cold, a blistering, 52-minute slab of turn-of-the-decade British Psychedelic/Progressive Blues Rock. With Weston's frenzied, proto-Metal guitar heroics matched all the way by Steve Bailey's powerful, Spooky Tooth-style lead vocals, the album received encouraging reviews, only for the band to split on the eve of it's release.

Tracks:
1. Going Home 6:35
2. Take These Chains 4:27
3. Stop (Wait And Listen) 5:51
4. Backlash Blues 7:42
5. Practially Never Happens 5:56
6. One Of Us Two 5:43
7. Slightly Country 2:56
8. Darkness 12:10

Personnel:
Steve Bailey - lead vocals
Ron Bending - bass guitar, vocals
Bob Weston - guitar, mandolin, vocals
Terry Sims - drums, percussion