KOSSOFF, KIRKE, TETSU & RABBIT - S/T 1972

Comprising guitarist Paul Kossoff, drummer Simon Kirke, bassist Tetsu Yamauchi, and keyboardist John "Rabbit" Bundrick, Kossoff/Kirke/Tetsu/Rabbit made one self-titled album in the early '70s. In a way, it was an interim/side project for Free, formed by Kossoff and Kirke after Free broke up (temporarily, as it turned out) in spring 1971. While Free singer Paul Rodgers performed for a while with Peace and Free bassist Andy Fraser formed Toby, Kossoff/Kirke/Tetsu/Rabbit recorded an album for Island in autumn 1971. By the time it was released in April 1972, however, Free had re-formed, with Yamauchi and Bundrick themselves joining Free for that group's final album, 1973's Heartbreaker. The Kossoff/Kirke/Tetsu/Rabbit album itself suffered from the predictable problems of less impressive vocals and songwriting than Free had featured. As such, despite the top-flight musicians involved, it's a footnote to the Free story, with a more laid-back and less bluesy feel than the early Free albums on which Kossoff and Kirke had played.

Tracks :

01 Blue Grass (Bundrick) 5:09
02 Sammy's Alright (Bundrick) 4:06
03 Anna (Kirke) 3:43
04 Just for the Box (Kossoff) 3:31
05 Hold On (Kirke/Kossoff) 5:24
06 Fool's Life (Bundrick) 4:28
07 Yellow House (Bundrick) 3:26
08 Dying Fire (Kirke) 4:32
09 I'm on the Run (Bundrick) 4:34
10 Colours (Burgess/Kossoff) 4:54

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GOV'T MULE - GOV'T MULE 1995

Gov't Mule (pronounced Government Mule) is a southern rock/jam band formed in 1994 as an Allman Brothers Band side project.
This is the debut album by Gov't Mule. It has a very jam oriented feel to it and was mostly recorded live in the studio with many tracks running into each other. "Mule" is still a concert favorite, and "Rockin' Horse" was later recorded by The Allman Brothers Band when Warren Haynes rejoined the group for the album Hittin' the Note.

Tracks :

1. "Grinnin' in Your Face" (Son House) - 1:35
2. "Mother Earth" (Chatman/Simpkins)- 8:13
3. "Rockin' Horse" (Haynes/Woody/Pearson/Allman)- 4:06
4. "Monkey Hill" (Haynes/Woody)- 4:40
5. "Temporary Saint" (Haynes) - 5:44
6. "Trane" (Haynes/Woody/Abts) - 7:28
7. "Mule" (Haynes/Woody/Abts) - 5:39
8. "Dolphineus" (Haynes/Woody/Abts) - 2:03
9. "Painted Silver Light" (Haynes) - 7:07
10. "Mr. Big" (Rodgers/Fraser/Kirk/Kossoff) - 6:06
11. "Left Coast Groovies" (Haynes/Woody/Abts) - 6:52
12. "World of Difference" (Haynes) - 10:15

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FUREKAABEN _ 2nd LP 1971

From hippie collective formed around guitarist and singer Hans Vinding. Furekaaben came from Denmark, famous for also releasing the legendary Moses LP! Drifting HEAD music. Exotic trippy dreamy textures with tabla, zither, Indian flutes, acoustic guitar, cello, etc. A real acid-psychedelic jewel out of the Scandinavian psych scene. The real deal for fans of Wooden Wand & The Vanishing Voice, No Neck Blues Band, Surburned Hand, the Black Velvet Fuckere collective and Tower Recordings.

Tracks :

Instrumental
Mandsang
Christine

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THE FORT MUDGE MEMORIAL DUMP - S/T 1970

Fort Mudge Memorial Dump was a band from Walpole, Massachusetts, that started playing by 1969, gathering a good number of fans. They got filed into the 'Boston Sound', among the Ultimate Spinach, the Beacon Street Union, Orpheus, Tangerine Zoo, ecc. With good technique and better ideas, they recorded a very sought-after LP in which the voice of Caroline Stratton stands out to some Jefferson Airplane affinity. Guitarist Dean Keady, with his jazzy effects, leads the band. This is a very much anticipated release and a sure buy for all collectors.







Tracks :

Mr. Man
Crystal Forms
Actions Of A Man
Blue's Tune
The Seventh Is Death
What Good Is Spring?
Tomorrow
Know Today
Questionable Answer
The Singer

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THE END - INTROSPECTION 1969

Although Introspection bombed due to a belated release, collectors have since heralded the End's album as one of the finest from the brief British psychedelia wave. Produced by Rolling Stone Bill Wyman in early 1968, the spirit of the era (or maybe that of the previous summer) is sonically created with sumptuous results. Colin Giffin and Nicky Graham's gentle harmony vocals tread a similar path to Odessey and Oracle-era Zombies, while sessionman Nicky Hopkins' harpsichord, a pumping Hammond, Terry Taylor's searing Cream-like fuzztone guitar leads, psychedelic duel-ragas, and floating Mellotron re-create the colors of a rainbow. The overall effect is psych pop rather than acid-inspired mayhem, although the drifting ambience of the production, lyricism, and instrumentation could not be anything else but a product of psychedelia. A majority of the numbers were clearly influenced by the Their Satanic Majesties' Request sessions that Wyman had been undertaking -- and indeed Wyman co-wrote two songs -- although the the End's more commercial pop edge forged a sound distant from the Rolling Stones. With an abundance of moods, tones, and a gloriously over-the-top production, Introspection is a superb period piece, and rightfully deserves it's near-classic status. [This version of the album contains bonus material.] ~ Jon "Mojo" Mills, All Music Guide

Tracks :

1. Dreamworld

2. Under The Rainbow

3. Shades Of Orange

4. Bromley Common

5. Cardboard Watch

6. Introspection - Part One

7. What Does It Feel Like ?

8. Linen Draper

9. Don't Take Me

10. Loving , Sacred Loving

11. She Said Yeah

12. Jacob's Bladder

13. Introspection - Part Two

14. Shades Of Orange - Mono Single Version - Bonus Track

15. Loving, Sacred Loving - Mono Single Version - Bonus Track

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CRAZY MABEL - CRAZY MABEL 1971

Excellent live album by British sextet that was only released in Germany & Netherlands containing first class progressive rock with jazzy touch, superb hard guitar work.

Tracks :

1. Intro/Crazy Mabel
2. Keep On Rolling'
3. Driving Song
4. Beat Goes On
5. Rag And Bone an
6. It`s Alright Ma
7. You've Never Had It
8. Sleepy Feeling
9. Tea Time
10. Splitting




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[BY REQUEST] GILES FARNABY'S DREAM BAND - S/T 1973

A UK project by Giles Farnaby, instigated in 1971, that aimed to create a wonderful broth of electric folk music with strong medieval influences. The music is played with a combination of early and modern instruments (primarily made up of flutes, violins and various horns). An entirely unique sound is conjured up using the diverse instrumentation available to a band of the 1970's and tunes originally written for country dances way back in 1651. An interesting find - for those brave enough to indulge - and much like early Gryphon. Freak Emporium
In 1973 an LP called Giles Farnaby's Dream Band was released on Argo Records. The band consisted of a one-off collaboration between three respected British early music ensembles: St. George's Canzona, Trevor Crozier's Broken Consort and the choral group The Druids. Backing them were three jazz musicians: Jeff Clyne (bass guitar), Dave MacRae (electric piano) and Trevor Tomkins (drums).

Tracks :

the hare's maggot
rufty tufty - beau stratagem - appley house
the hole in the wall - the chirping of the nightingale
pathtime with good company
daphne - nonsuch - jack's maggot - childgrove
shewsbury lasses
newcastle brown
helston fury dance - picking of sticks - the butterfly
the indian queen
the happy clown
ratcllife highway
the twenty night of may
the black nad - poor robins's maggot - greensleeves
portbella
the draper's maggot - tower hill
mr. beveridge's maggot - the british toper - london's glory

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TOTTY - TOTTY 1977

If you like that heavy guitar sound from the mid '70's then Totty is a must! If you're into bands like Neil Merryweather, Montrose, Nitzinger or Highway Robbery then you will love this cd. "From the blistering Southern rock instrumental opener, 'Thus Saith The Lord', to the final chords of 'Somebody Help Me', this explosive album by the Oklahoma-based Totty brothers simply rocks from beginning to end. Dennis and Byron Totty, supported by a revolving door of drummers, rock their way through 9 self-penned tracks as if they're a major headlining act, instead of an obscure duo from Tulsa whose privately-pressed eponymous album from 1977 enjoyed sales of just 50 copies (the number the brothers reportedly pressed!). Rumour has it that the brothers Totty recorded another album later, but it is only on this stylish debut that we are able to make our judgement. Influences are in abundance, but more often than not it is Led Zeppelin's power R&B that we are reminded of, although Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top also spring easily to mind." Here's what the Acid Archives Of Underground Sound had to say about Totty:

Christian powertrio hardrock out of Tulsa with some psych and prog flashes not unlike Truth & Janey. Incessant guitar riffing and soloing throughout, superb bass playing, only weak spot are the vocals which almost drown in the music. A few weaker barrockers, but 3-4 extended killer blowouts make this an essential item for local 70s hardrock fans. The closing 8-minute "Somebody Help Me" is about as good as it gets for me. The band also had a lesser LP "Too" in 1981

Tracks :

1-Thus Saith The Lord
2-T-Town Tears
3-Crack In The Cosmic Egg
4-Love Down By One Share
5-I'Ve Done Made Up My Mind
6-Wicked Truth
7-Trying To Forget You
8-Take Me Away Jesus
9-Somebody Help Me

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THE DRUIDS - BURNT OFFERING 1970

The Druids were Derby based and ran the Druids Folk Club at the Chestnut pub in Normanton. Other folk clubs at the time were the legendary Peasmouldia, which in its hey day entertained 300 audience every Thursday night. It was at Peasmouldia that John and Keith, along with Bob Fairbrother formed the Springhill Singers, the band that morphed into the Druids with the temporary help of John Squires, who later played with John Leonard, the radio producer responsible for many BBC Radio 2 folk programmes.

It was at the Druids folk club that Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger recruited the band to the Argo label (a sub division of Decca Records) and the next few years included extensive semi pro touring, concerts, radio concerts and folk dances. The first album, Burnt Offering is a collector’s item and copies change hands at fairly inflated prices. The collaboration with the Band of The Scots Guards, Martin Wyndham Reed and several others produced an album, Songs and Music of the Redcoats, which had a very long shelf life and became the song ‘bible’ of the battle re-enactment societies until superceded by Strawhead and the Sharp soundtracks by John Tams. The final album was ‘Pastime With Good Company’, the title coming from a track which didn’t feature on the album. Instead it had been recorded as a ‘folk-pop’ single with a Druids harmony vocal backed by medieval band ‘St George’s Canzona’ and some session musicians who normally played with people like Julie Driscoll: Jeff Clyne on bass, Trevor Tompkins on drums and an American keyboard player called Dave MacRae. It was released and died a death but appeared later on the legendary album by Giles Farnaby’s Dream Band led by Trevor Crozier.

The Druids separated in the early 1970s. Mick Hennessy joined Roaring Jelly, Keith Kendrick went on to a varied career as a full time folkie, Judi Longden disappeared into media land and Dave Broughton went up to the northern tip of Scotland, Caithness, where he continued practising to be a fine fiddler. JA went on to join Muckram Wakes.

Tracks :

thursday night +brian borouhme +frost is all over
the trooper and his horse
sailor's life
general taylor
salvation band
hunting the hare +exile's jig
our captain cried all hands
fare thee well enniskillen
the cuckoo's nest
the boar's head carol
the christmas hare
brisk young widow
the prickly bush
madam bonaparte +roxburgh castle
the farmer's three sons
gabriel john
the butcher and the parson

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DEN ZA DEN - DEN ZA DEN 1977

The 11 tracks on this Yugoslavian obscurity could easily have been outtakes from the second or third Iceberg album, the pulling together of extreme virtuosos on keys, guitar, drums, and bass to perform a pyrotechnic jazz rock of great vigor. Like Iceberg, Den Za Den were influenced by the fusion greats of the 70s like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Weather Report although the presence of Spanish melodies seem a bit unusual for a Yugoslavian group. As the album progresses, one can't help but be awestruck by the technical prowess here, particularly the drummer who literally rips and tears through the pieces as if possessed by the spirit of Billy Cobham. If you're a fan of synth and guitar solos over fluid fusion rhythms, this odd obscurity is surely worth the trouble finding.

Tracks :

1. Svadba (Dragia Soldatovic - Dena za den) 4:08

2. Galeb (Dragia Soldatovic - Dena za den) 3:56

3. Ciganka (Arian Dema - Den za den) 3:03

4. Zedj (Vladimir Jankulovski - Den za den) 3:30

5. Fatamorgana (Arian Dema - Den za den) 4:02

6. Cocor ritam (Dimitar Cocorovski) 0:59

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1. A bila je tako draga (Arian Dema - Den za den) 4:06

2. Letnja ljubav (Dragia Soldatovic - Dena za den) 3:25

3. Vodopad (Dragia Soldatovic - Dena za den) 2:41

4. Jutro i noc (Dragia Soldatovic - Dena za den) 3:55

5. Tako treba (Dragia Soldatovic - Dena za den) 5:50

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