Friday, January 16, 2026

Bruce Springsteen - The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle (1973/?) Columbia - CD 32363 Europe

 

MP3/20Kbs/112MB
Classic Rock, Heartland Rock

Bruce Springsteen's second studio album, The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle, was released on November 5, 1973, through Columbia Records. Recorded at 914 Sound Studios in Blauvelt, New York, with the E Street Band, the album marked the first time Springsteen officially featured the band in a studio recording.

Tracklist:
1. The E Street Shuffle (4:26)
2. 4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) (5:35)
3. Kitty's Back (7:07)
4. Wild Billy's Circus Story (4:43)
5. Incident On 57th Street (7:45)
6. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (7:02)
7. New York City Serenade (9:56)

Personnel:
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin – Bruce Springsteen
Accordion, Backing Vocals– Danny Federici
Bass, Tuba, Backing Vocals – Garry W. Tallent
Congas, Percussion – Richard Blackwell
Drums, Backing Vocals – Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez
Piano, Electric Piano, Clavinet, Organ, Backing Vocals – David L. Sancious
Saxophone, Backing Vocals – Clarence "Nick" Clemons
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Baritone Saxophone – Albany "Al" Tellone (1)
Cornet – Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez (1)
Soprano Saxophone – David L. Sancious (1)
Organ – Danny Federici (3)
Organ, Soloist – David L. Sancious (3)
Piano (Second) – Danny Federici (7)


Thursday, January 15, 2026

Stretch - Elastique (1975/1995) Repertoire Records - REP 4522-WY

 

MP3/320Kbs/104MB
Funk / Soul, Classic Rock

Stretch were a 1970's British rock band that grew from the collaboration between vocalist Elmer Gantry (real name Dave Terry) and guitarist Kirby Gregory (real name Graham Gregory). Gantry had been the frontman of Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera, and Kirby had been a member of Curved Air.

Tracks:
1. Miss Jones 3:04
2. Why Did You Do It? 3:32
3. Miss Dizzy 4:03
4. Snakes Alive 3:27
5. Write Me A Note 4:39
6. Tomorrow’s Another Day 4:52
7. Down Home 3:12
8. Navy Blues 3:19
9. Buzz Fly 1:57
10. Slip Away 4:00

Personnel:
Elmer Gantry - lead vocals, acoustic guitar (3), harmonica (7), jaws harp (9)
Kirby Gregory - lead guitar (1,4-6,8,10), electric guitar (2,3,7,9), tambourine (4), acoustic guitar (7,10), slide guitar (10)
Paul Martinez - bass (1,2,8)
Steve Emery - bass (3-7,9,10)
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Reshi - electric guitar (1,2,4,6-10), slide guitar (5), electric conga (8)
Jim Russell - drums, cowbell (1), tambourine (2)
Chris Mercer, Mick Eve, Bud Bradle, Ron Carthy, Mike Baily - horn section (2)
John Cook - keyboards (10)


Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tucky Buzzard (1971/2005) Archive - AIRAC-1144

 

MP3/320Kbs/113MB
Hard Rock

Tucky Buzzard is the second studio album by British hard rock band Tucky Buzzard and their first for Capitol Records. It was produced by the Rolling Stones' bass player Bill Wyman. 
"Time Will Be Your Doctor" was also recorded by Fuzzy Duck for their self-titled debut album released the same year.

Tracks:
1. Time Will Be Your Doctor 3:53
2. Stainless Steel Lady 4:30
3. Sally Shotgun 3:06
4. Gu Gu Gu 3:29
5. My Friend 4:01
6. Pisces Apple Lady 2:53
7. She's Meat 3:17
8. Ace The Face 3:20
9. Whiskey Eyes 5:54
10. Rolling Cloud 5:18

Personnel:
Jimmy Henderson - lead vocals (2,6,7,8,9,10)
Terry Taylor - guitars
Nicky Graham - keyboards, lead vocals (1,4)
Dave Brown - bass, lead vocals (3,5)
Chris Johnson - drums
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Mick Taylor - guitar (5,9)


Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Brothers Unlimited - Who's For The Young (1970/2008) Fallout Records - FOCD2096

 

MP3/320Kbs/72MB
Psychedelic Funk

1970s soul group from Memphis, Tennessee. Brothers Unlimited's debut and only studio album, Who's For The Young, was released in 1970 on Capitol Records. The album is a fusion of rock, funk and soul, characterized by a psychedelic funk style.

Tracks:
1. Who’s For The Young? 3:01
2. A Change Is Gonna Come 3:42
3. Got To Get Over 2:52
4. Hey Little Rich Boy 3:31
5. Get Away 2:47
6. Life, Dreams, Death 5:38
7. Spoonful 3:31
8. Take Me Back 2:07
9. What We Need Is Harmony 2:46

Personnel:
Jerry Jones - lead vocals
John S. "Kousi" Harris - vocals
Curtis Johnson - vocals, percussion, washboard
Harold "Quake" Johnson - vocals, percussion
Oscar Smith - guitar, vocals
Larry Lee - guitar, vocals
Leon Alridge - bass, vocals
Alvin Potts - keyboards, vocals
Ronald Echols - baritone saxophone, vocals
Lee Cox - tenor saxophone, vocals
Charles Allen - trumpet, vocals
Charles Aldridge - drums, percussion, vocals


Monday, January 12, 2026

Canned Heat - Living The Blues (1968/2003) BGO Records - BGOCD591

 

MP3/320Kbs/210MB
Blues Rock, Boogie

Canned Heat's "Living The Blues," released in 1968, is a double album that marked a significant moment in the band's career and the broader blues rock genre.
The album features a mix of studio recordings and live performances, including the 42-minute track "Refried Boogie," which is considered one of the longest and most experimental tracks of its time. This album was one of the first double albums to achieve commercial success and chart well.

CD1
1. Pony Blues 3:48
2. My Mistake 3:22
3. Sandy's Blues 6:45
4. Going Up The Country 2:50
5. Walking By Myself 2:29
6. Boogie Music 3:05
Tell Me Man Blues (1929 recording by Henry Sims) 0:15
7. One Kind Favor 4:44 
8. Parthenogenesis 19:53 including:
I. Nebulosity
II. Rollin' and Tumblin'
III. Five Owls
IV. Bear Wires
V. Snooky Flowers
VI. Sunflower Power 
VII. Raga Kafi
VIII. Icebag
IX. Childhood's 

CD2
  (Recorded Live at the Kaleidoscope, Hollywood, California)
1. Refried Boogie (Part I) 20:03
2. Refried Boogie (Part II) 21:00

Notes
The Kaleidoscope was a psychedelic rock venue run by the management of the band Canned Heat. It was only open for about 6 months in 1968. It had some memorable posters and some memorable bands, but it was one of many unsuccessful efforts to create a viable Fillmore type venue in Los Angeles.

Personnel:
Bob Hite – vocals
Alan Wilson – slide guitar, vocals, harmonica, jaw-harp (tracks 8), chromatic harp (track 8)
Henry Vestine – lead guitar (additional CD1/8/VI,VIII)
Larry Taylor – bass, congas (CD1/8V)
Adolfo de la Parra – drums (additional CD1/8/V)
Additional Personnel:
Dr. John – horn arrangements, piano (track CD1/6)
John Fahey – guitar (track CD1/8/I)
John Mayall – piano (tracks CD1/5 & 8/IV)
Joe Sample – piano (track CD1/3)
Charlie Patton - guitar (track CD1/6)
Henry Sims - violin (track CD1/6)