Friday, February 20, 2026

Zoot Money's Big Roll Band - A's & B's Scrap Book (2003) Repertoire Records - REP4768

 

MP3/320Kbs/160MB
British Invasion, Rhythm and Blues

Zoot Money's Big Roll Band was a British rhythm and blues and modern jazz group, with influence from rock and roll that was formed in England by Zoot Money, in the early autumn of 1961. The band has had a number of personnel changes over the years and was still performing in 2020. Money died in 2024, at the age of 82.
Paul Williams (born Paul Nigel Vincent Yarlett; 19 September 1940 - 1 March 2019) was an English blues and rock singer and musician. During his early career he joined Zoot Money's Big Roll Band on bass and vocals, alongside the guitarist Andy Summers.

Tracks:
1. The Uncle Willie (2:55)
2. Zoot's Suit (3:27)
3. Gin House (2:37)
4. Rocking Chair (2:51)
5. Good (2:25)
6. Bring It On Home To Me (3:43)
7. Please Stay (3:39)
8. You Know You'll Cry (3:12)
9. Something Is Worrying Me (2:56)
10. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (2:19)
11. The Many Faces Of Love (2:21)
12. Jump Back (2:18)
13. Let's Run For Cover (2:12)
14. Self-Discipline (2:17)
15. Big Time Operator (2:42)
16. Zoot's Sermon (3:53)
17. The Star Of The Show (3:34)
18. The Mound Moves (4:08)
19. Nick Knack (2:39)
20. I Really Learnt How To Cry (3:48)
21. My Sly Sadie (2:26)
22. Stop The Wedding (3:52)
23. No One But You (3:10)
24. Prisoner (5:16)

Notes
Tracks: (1,2 and 23,24) Zoot Money (1964 and 1970)
Tracks (5-10,13-20) Zoot Money's Big Roll Band (1965-1967)
Tracks: (3,4) Paul Williams And The Big Roll Band (1964)
Tracks: (11,12) Paul Williams With Zoot Money's Big Roll Band (1965)
Tracks: (21,22) Paul Williams Set (1968)


Thursday, February 19, 2026

Popol Vuh - Aguirre (1976/1996) Spalax Music - 14974

 

MP3/320Kbs/108MB
Stage & Screen, Soundtrack, Krautrock

Aguirre is the seventh album by German band Popol Vuh. It contains music used in the soundtrack to Werner Herzog's film Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), first released as an album in 1975 on Ohr. This score was the first of many film collaborations between the group and Herzog. Only two tracks ("Aguirre I" and "Aguirre II") are from the film, the rest were gathered from various recordings done by the group.

1. Aguirre I (L'acrime di rei & Flöte) (7:23)
2. Morgengruss II (2:56)
3. Aguirre II (6:16)
4. Agnus Dei (3:03)
5. Vergegenwärtigung Part. 1 (5:43)
6. Vergegenwärtigung Part. 2 (3:00)
7. Vergegenwärtigung Part. 3 (5:58)
Bonus Track (on CD release only)
8. Aguiire III (7:17)

Notes
On this reissue, the credited "Vergegenwärtigung" is in fact a compilation of songs "Wo bist Du?", "Auf dem Weg" and "Die Umkehr".
The bonus track is a bonus extra!

Personnel:
Florian Fricke – piano (4,5), Moog synthesizer, Choir-Organ (1,3)
Daniel Fichelscher – electric guitar (2,3,4,5,6,7), acoustic guitar (2,3,4,5,6,7), drums (4)
Djong Yun – vocals
Robert Eliscu – oboe (4), pan pipe (1 "Flöte"), flute (4)
Holger Trülzsch (uncredited) – African and Turkish percussion (8)
Conny Veit (uncredited, but believed to be there) – Electric guitar (1,3)


Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Motherlode - When I Die (The Best Of) (2008) Unidisc - AGEK-2246

 

MP3/320Kbs/175MB
Rock, Funk, Soul

Motherlode was a Canadian group formed in 1969 in London, Ontario. The group scored some success in the US with their single, "When I Die". The group did not have a bass guitarist. William Smith would play the bass notes on his keyboard. They did however use bass players on their studio recordings...

Tracks:
1. When I Die (3:17)
2. Oh! See The White Light (2:37)
3. You Ain't Lookin' In The Right Place Baby (3:47)
4. Help Me Find Peace Of Mind (3:20)
5. Hard Life (4:00)
6. Child Without Mother (3:50)
7. Dear Old Daddy Bill (2:51)
8. Memories Of A Broken Promise (2:26)
9. Soft Shell (4:59)
10. Living Life (3:53)
11. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) (2:20)
12. Can't You Find Love (2:36)
13. Quality Of Leadership (2:41)
14. Righteous Land (3:45)
15. Been So Long (5:42)
16. Robert E. Lee (1:50)
17. Black Cat (3:26)
18. Hiro Smothek (6:19)
19. Lilac Wine (8:52)

Notes
Tracks: 1-12 from LP. "When I Die" (1969)
Tracks: 13-19 from LP. "Tapped Out" (1970)

Personnel:
Bass, Acoustic Guitar - Carol Kay (1-10,12-19)
Drums - Wayne "Stoney" Stone (1-12)
Electric Guitar, Vocals - Ken Marco (1-12)
Organ, Piano, Harpsichord, Vocals - William "Smitty" Smith (1-19)
Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica, Vocals - Steve Kennedy (1-12)
Bass - Dave Young (11)
Congas - Paul "Mickey" MacCallum (11)
Percussion - Andy Cree (7)
Saxophone - Doug Richardson (13-19)
Guitar - Anthony Shinault (13-19)
Drums - Philip Wilson (13-19)


Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Judas Jump - Scorch (1970/2009) Retro Disc International - RDI33058

 

MP3/320Kbs/110MB
Psychedelic Pop-Rock, Classic Rock

Judas Jump was a British short-lived progressive rock supergroup, formed in 1969. The band released one album and three singles before disbanding in 1971. They are best known for their members who had success before and after Judas Jump.

Tracks:
1. John's Brown's Body 3:23
2. Rockin' Chair 2:55
3. Beer Drinking Woman 3:31
4. 49 Fingers 1:01
5. Purple God 3:06
6. Bossa Jump 4:28
7. Cry-De-Cry - 2:33
8. Run For Your Life (Trevor Williams) 3:36
9. Cully 2:31
10. Mississippi Turnpike 2:55
11. Primerose Lady 4:32
12. Scorch (Alan Jones, Andy Bown) 1:27
13. Private Holiday Camp 3:26

Personnel:
Adrian Williams - lead vocals, harmonica
Trevor Williams - lead guitar
Andrew "Andy" Bown - organ, guitar, producer
Alan Jones - saxophone, flute
Charlie Harrison - bass
Henry Spinetti - drums


Monday, February 16, 2026

Eric Burdon & Jimmy Witherspoon - Guilty! (1971/2012) Melting Sound Music - MSM 294

 

MP3/320Kbs/115MB
Blues

Guilty! is a 1971 album by Eric Burdon and Jimmy Witherspoon. The first release by Burdon after he left War... The album was re-released as Black & White Blues in 1976.

Tracks:
1. Driftin' / Once Upon A Time (Eric Burdon, Jimmy Witherspoon) 3:49
2. Steam Roller (James Taylor) 4:22
3. The Laws Must Change (John Mayall) 4:55
4. Have Mercy Judge (Chuck Berry) 3:55
5. Goin' Down Slow (James Ogden) 6:30
6. Soledad (Eric Burdon, John Sterling) 5:06
7. Home Dream (Eric Burdon) 7:15
8. Wicked Wicked Man (George Suranovich, Terry Ryan) 3:35
9. Headin' For Home (Eric Burdon, John Sterling, Kim Kesterson) 3:52
10. The Time Has Come (Jimmy Witherspoon, Ted Edwards) 5:13

Personnel:
Eric Burdon - vocals
Jimmy Witherspoon - vocals
Howard Scott (7), John Sterling - guitar
Ike White - guitar (5)
The San Quentin Prison Band - Accompanied (5)
B.B. Dickerson (7), Kim Kesterson - bass
Lonnie Jordan (7), Terry Ryan - piano, organ
George Suranovich, Harold Brown (7) - drums
Papa Dee Allen - congas (7)
Bob Mercereau, Lee Oskar (7) - harmonica
Charles Miller - tenor saxophone (7)
Rev. James Cleveland Choir (7)