VA - Rarest Of The Rare Volume 13

Unlucky for some, but lucky for y'all. Here is Volume 13 in the "Rarest Of The Rare" series. Lap it up folks.

Meal Ticket - Three Times A Day 1977

And here is the third and final album by the lovely sounding country rock band "Meal Ticket". I struggled to finish this one off over at emule, but got there in the end folks. Thanks to 'Smarty Pants' Anon for pointing me in the right direction. Enjoy listening to this rarity once, twice or even "Three Times A Day".

01. This Could Be The Town (2:37)
02. Oh Sister (3:34)
03. Last Port Of Call (4:55)
04. Comes The Dawn (3:13)
05. River Man(5:43)
06. Yesterday's Music (3:30)
07. Rural Routes (3:19)
08. I Wish, I Wish (3:03)
09. Laughing Daughter (4:02)
10. This Dream I Have Of You (3:59)

VA - The Best Of The Rock Machine Turns You On 1989

Getting back to the more usual type and era of music that you find on Rare MP3, here is a compilation of music from the late 60s, originally released on two albums called "The Rock Machine Turns You On" and "Rock Machine I Love You". These albums were combined into one CD and reissued as "The Best Of The Rock Machine Turns You On" in 1989. At present it is selling for £165 Pounds on Amazon UK. Get it here FIRST folks.

01. Can't Be So Bad - Moby Grape (3:25)
02. Fresh Garbage - Spirit (3:11)
03. I Won't Leave My Wooden Wife For You - The United States Of America (3:52)
04. Turn On A Friend - The Peanut Butter Conspiracy (2:20)
05. Sisters Of Mercy - Leonard Cohen (3:34)
06. My Days Are Numbered - Blood, Sweat & Tears (3:18)
07. Killing Floor - The Electric Flag (4:09)
08. Come Away Melinda - Tim Rose (3:37)
09. More & More - Blood, Sweat & Tears (3:02)
10. Stone Soul Picinic - Laura Nyro (3:46)
11. Stop - Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield (4:16)
12. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere - The Byrds (2:33)
13. Somebody to love - Grace Slick & The Great Society (4:21)
14. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye - Leonard Cohen (2:55)
15. See To Your Neighbour - The Electric Flag (2:33)
16. Ball & Chain - Big Brother & The Holding Company (9:03)
17. Time - Dino Valente (3:04)
18. A Lot Of Love - Taj Mahal (4:02)
19. Tired Of Waiting For You - The Flock (4:37)
20. White Bird - It's A Beautiful Day (6:05)


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This post was written by Roddus and the mega rare compilation was ripped and upped by him also. I only posted it on his behalf.

The Blue Velvet Band - Sweet Moments 1969

Now for one of the most sought after Bluegrass albums ever - "Sweet Moments" by "The Blue Velvet Band". This is on request from ge and arinjitg from a long time ago that his name is buried in a thread somewhere. Again this has never been released on CD and therefore is a vinyl rip. Get this lovely album here FIRST folks.

01. Ramblin' Man (2:45)
02. You'll Find Her Name Written There (2:42)
03. The Knight Upon The Road (3:37)
04. Weary Blues From Waiting (3:01)
05. Little Sadie (2:01)
06. Hitch-Hiker (2:48)
07. Sweet Moments (2:26)
08. Somebody Else You've Known (2:23)
09. Fond Affection (2:41)
10. My Sweet Love Ain't Around (2:44)
11. The Nobody Knows About My Cares About My Nose Rag (2:02)
12. Sittin' On Top Of The World (3:21)

Slack Alice - Slack Alice 1974

Up next is another rare album from UK R'n'B/ rock band "Slack Alice". This debut self-titled album appeared on robotsforronnie's wishlist until recently and is an excellent display of raw talent. Hope y'all enjoy this one folks. There is one wierd track on it, but the rest are all very good indeed.

01. Put Me On The Railroad (3:42)
02. Gravelstone Cottage (6:53)
03. Mama's Gonna Boogie (3:58)
04. Slack Alice (6:00)
05. Mr. Sharpshooter (4:37)
06. Southsea Island Girl (4:29)
07. Motorcycle Dream (4:28)
08. Na-Ma-Nihcam (Soldier of the World) (5:35)

Majority One - Majority One 1971

Previously called "The Majority", "Majority One" were a UK psychedelic pop group that somehow kept their 60's sound going in to the early seventies. Their stuff is rather rare and a compilation album was released in 2006. This is their only and self-titled album from 1971. In some places it was released in 1970. Enjoy this one folks.

01. Feedback (3:24)
02. Rainbow Rocking Chair (2:24)
03. Cigarette, A Cup Of Tea (2:50)
04. I Nearly Died (3:31)
05. Looks Like Rain (2:52)
06. Glass Image (2:43)
07. Because I Love You (2:11)
08. Love Came Today (2:43)
09. Depths Of My Mind (2:13)
10. I Don't Mind The Rain (3:30)
11. I See Her Everywhere (2:33)
12. Roger La Frite (5:58)
13. Reveration (0:28)
14. Get Back Home (2:48)

A Roddus Music Sampler Volume 05 - Rockabilly Roddus

It's time again for another Roddus Music Sampler. Last week Chuntao posted a cool album by Evan Johns And His H-Bombs that I recommended. That version she posted was apparently the European release, which was missing a couple of the best songs off the American release that I was familiar with. As it turns out, I was thinking about doing a sort of Rockabilly influenced sampler, and I also happen to have those two tracks from Evan Johns, which are just the ticket for this sampler, so here it is the "Rockabilly Roddus" Music Sampler. Although not all tracks are strictly rockabilly, they fit just the same. Enjoy.

01. Don't Worry Baby - Los Lobos (2:46)
02. Lie Detector - Reverend Horton Heat (3:24)
03. Hello Mrs Darkness - Reverend Horton Heat (3:11)
04. Jimbo Song - Reverend Horton Heat (2:21)
05. 750 Four - The Demonics (2:35)
06. Uranium Rock - Warren Smith (2:08)
07. Pleated Pants - Memphis Rockabilly Band (3:16)
08. Hot Rod Lincoln - Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airmen (2:58)
09. If She'd Only Learn To rock - Evan Johns & His H Bombs (2:26)
10. Stop Lovin' All The World Girl - Evan Johns & His H Bombs (2:42)
11. Rock This Town - Stray Cats (2:40)
12. Gin & Juice - The Gourds (6:22)
13. Castantets - Alejandro Escovedo (3:28)
14. Talk Louder - City Zoo (2:54)
15. El Ringo - Wes Dakus & The Rebels (2:21)
16. Live Fast Die Young - Elvis Hitler (1:56)
17. Come Back Jim - The Gun Club (3:54)
18. Death Party - The Gun Club (5:57)
19. The Lie - The Gun Club (3:19)
20. Kill The King - Masters Of Reality (7:37)

Amen Corner - The Return Of The Magnificent Seven 1976

"Amen Corner" were a UK pop band that released a couple of albums until they parted in 1969. The band included "Andy Fairweather Low", best known for his later work with 'Eric Clapton' and 'Roger Waters'. This album "Return Of The Magnificent Seven" is a very rare album that was released much later after their split, in 1976 on Immediate Records., after leaving Decca and contains some unreleased live tracks. There are best known for "If Paradise Was Half As Nice", but also do rather well at covering a couple of "The Beatles" tracks. Enjoy this gem here FIRST folks.

01. Half As Nice (2:50)
02. Hello Susie (2:58)
03. The Weight (5:49)
04. When We Make Love (2:53)
05. Get Back (2:58)
06. At Last I've Someone To Love (3:49)
07. Proud Mary (3:07)
08. Penny Lane (Live) (3:15)
09. High In The Sky (Live) (3:01)
10. Gin House (Live) (3:53)
11. Bend Me, Shape Me (Live) (2:57)

Meal Ticket - Take Away 1978

I posted their debut "Code Of The Road" recently by these guys. And so I share their second album "Take Away" from "Meal Ticket" next. This is a rather lovely album with a great country rock feel to it. I thank Robert who introduced me to them, after requesting their very rare debut and it took me some time to track that one down. So enjoy this one folks, coz I did.

01. Why In The World (3:22)
02. Down On My Knees After Memphis (4:07)
03. Lucy (4:27)
04. Lone Star Motel (3:29)
05. The Shape I'm In (4:05)
06. Blame (2:44)
07. Simple (3:03)
08. Bonnie Lee's Dinette (3:32)
09. At The Funny Farm (2:50)
10. Get On Board (3:17)

Blue - Another Night Time Flight 1977

And here is my third and their third album from Scottish rock band "Blue". "Another Night Time Flight" is from 1977 and I thought I should post this as the other two of their albums have been going down well. Enjoy.

01. Another Night Time Flight (3:44)
02. Fantasy (3:25)
03. Woman (3:40)
04. The Shepherd (4:25)
05. Strange Thing (3:59)
06. Bring Back The Love (4:21)
07. I'm Alone (3:45)
08. Tired Of Loving You (3:38)
09. Capture Your Heart (3:06)
10. I Understand (4:12)

Nick Lowe And His Cowboy Outfit - The Rose Of England 1985

Time again for one of my favorite artists and one of the most talented. From his days in "Brinsley Schwarz", to "Rockpile" and even his solo work, he never runs out of ideas for songwriting. There are a few who have requested either this album or more albums from 'Basher' "Jesus Of Cool". So a big up for Newman, Tulloch, Tommy C, Broshoe & Nate who have all wanted more of Old Nick. This time he is rocking 'n' rolling with his 'Cowboy Outfit' and delivering us "The Rose Of England" from 1985. Lap it up folks.

01. Darlin' Angel Eyes (2:44)
02. She Don't Love Nobody (3:22)
03. Seven Nights To Love (2:47)
04. Long Walk Back (3:54)
05. The Rose Of England (3:26)
06. Lucky Dog (3:07)
07. I Knew The Bride (4:25)
08. Indoor Fireworks (3:31)
09. (Hope To God) I'm Right (2:37)
10. I Can Be The One You Love (3:52)
11. Everyone (3:05)
12. Bo Bo Skediddle (3:03)

VA - El Pea 1971

The title of this next one "El Pea" is a very funny take on the acronym "LP" meaning Long-Player. This is the last Sampler released on Island Records in 1971 and this is on request from Howie from Bromborough, Merseyside UK. I have deliberately omitted the first track "Empty Pages" by "Traffic". I posted their album "Mr Fantasy" when I first started blogging and not only was the post deleted, I got a DCMA notice also. So it is prudent not to include them here, even if it is only one track folks. But for your interests, this track can be found on their "John Barleycorn Must Die" album. By doing this, there is a higher chance that this post won't be deleted or worse. I'm sure y'all understand. Good Luck and enjoy the rest of these super tracks.

02. Sandy Denny - Late November (4:33)
03. Alan Bown - Thru the Night (4:12)
04. Heads Hands & Feet - Song For Suzie (7:11)
05. Fairport Convention - Lord Marlborough (3:25)
06. Jethro Tull - Mother Goose (3:53)
07. Quintessence: Dive Deep (4:41)
08. Amazing Blondel - Spring Season (3:39)
09. McDonald & Giles - Extract From Tomorrow's People - The Children Of Today (3:56)
10. Tir Na Nog - Our Love Will Not Decay (3:06)
11. Mountain - Don't Look Around (3:37)
12. Free - Highway Song (4:17)
13. Incredible String Band - Waiting For You (6:45)
14. Cat Stevens - Wild World (3:20)
15. Bronco - Sudden Street (6:21)
16. Mike Heron - Feast Of Stephen (4:42)
17. Emerson Lake & Palmer - Knife Edge (5:07)
18. Nick Drake - One Of These Things First (3:44)
19. Mott the Hoople - Original Mixed-Up Kid (3:40)
20. Jimmy Cliff - Cant' Stop Worrying, Can't Stop Loving (4:36)
21. Mick Abrahams - Greyhound Bus (4:52)

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Painter - Painter 1973

Somehow Canada seem to be the country of the moment, and I won't disappoint y'all with this fine Albertan rock band "Painter", that were spawned out the flagging 60's band "49th Parallel". This is their only and self-titled album, but later changed their name to "Hammersmith" producing two albums, that are also rather rare. This is on request from flinthill. Good choice. Everyone else grab this here FIRST and enjoy.

01. West Coast Woman (2:48)
02. Tell Me Why (2:02)
03. Song For Sunshine (3:01)
04. Goin' Home To Rock N Roll (2:58)
05. Space Truck (2:37)
06. Kites And Gliders (3:44)
07. Oh! You (2:24)
08. Slave Driver (3:02)
09. For You (3:57)
10. Crazy Feeling (2:42)
11. Goin' Down The Road (8:47)

Bronin Hogman Band - Bronin Hogman Band 1975

Now half of the internet are going to love this next obscurity. None more so than half a dozen members of Rate Your Music. This self-titled prog rock album from US "Bronin Hogman Band" from 1975/6? goes out to Zaragon, prognaut, mr_melody, levgan, storozh55, OBSCUREPROG and lyrkoss who have this mega rarity on their wishlist and there is nothing like killing a few birds with one stone, is there? Hey guys rock on and will send y'all a PM soon. This is a first generation vinyl rip also. As for the rest of you, if you can find out more about this band, I would appreciate more info please. Enjoy this one FIRST folks.

01. Timely Woman (5:35)
02. Live For Today (4:01)
03. Captain Courageous (3:54)
04. Warrior (6:48)
05. No More Football (For Me, Dad) (6:28)
06. Shoe Shop Country (3:49)
07. Octover Eve/ Ensemble Of Frustration (5:33)
08. Tragical Spectacle (6:10)

Granny's Intentions - Honest Injun 1969

Here is a very rare album from Irish rock band "Granny's Intentions" featuring Gary Moore. This album fetches exorbitant amounts on auction sites and is a must for the serious collector. This featured on robotsforronnie's wishlist until recently, but can't see it being posted as yet. So here is "Honest Injun" folks. (Link deleted by me as has been reissued)

01. Maybe (3:06)
02. We Both Need to Know (3:07)
03. Good Bye (3:14)
04. Fifty Years On (3:04)
05. Susan of the Country (2:54)
06. Rise Then Fall (3:42)
07. With Salty Eyes, Dirty Lies (8:05)
08. Fourthskin Blues (2:34)
09. Nutmeg, Bitter Sweet (3:11)
10. I'm Going (2:22)
11. Heavy Loaded Minds (3:15)

VA - Rarest Of The Rare Volume 12

It's that time again folks for another one from this classic series. Nearly there with them all, and when I am finished Roddus is going to bring us one of the most rarest series next. I won't say too much at this time, but if you were to buy the whole collection, it would cost around $800 and a full day to listen to them. Can't wait. Anyway, here is Volume 12 from the "Rarest Of The Rare" set and I would like to give a big shout out to "joe from the usa" who has really been appreciating this special collection. And for the rest of you - enjoy also.

VA - Feel Lucky Punk 1992

Hi Music lovers, after posting the "Roots Of Roddus" Music Sampler, it seems an appropriate time to post this rarity that I found back in the very early 90's. It appears to be some sort of bootleg compilation, of late 70s/early 80s Australian and American Raw Punk. This has become one of my all time favorite Punk comps and the two best, most raw tracks being "Mad - I Hate Music" and "Freestone - Bummerbitch". I have never seen it on CD, and about 12 years ago I paid lots of money to have it transfered to CD by a professional recording studio, who thought some of the music was hilarious. So as I said, this music is raw and not for the faint hearted. And again, thanks to Chuntao for posting this, which is not the usual sort of stuff that is posted here. So folks get this SUPER RARITY here FIRST and enjoy.

01. Hanging On - Rocks (1:53)
02. I Don't Wanna Work - Queers (1:58)
03. Horizontal Action - Psycho Sergeons (1:49)
04. Just Head - Nervous Eaters (1:59)
05. Tell Me Why - News (2:27)
06. I'm Useless - Queers (1:10)
07. New York Ripper - Violators (1:56) Track Removed see comments
08. Hillside Strangler - Hollywood Squares (1:54)
09. Kill Yourself - Lewd (2:07)
10. Disgusting - Mad (3:22)
11. Damn You - Rocks (1:32)
12. They Saved Hitlers Brain - Unnatural Axe (2:53)
13. Kick Her Out - Rocks (1:25)
14. At The Mall - Queers (1:04)
15. Get Stuffed - Nervous Eaters (2:15)
16. Bummerbitch - Freestone (1:39)
17. I Hate Music - Mad (2:11)
18. Hot Love - Nasal Boys (3:09)
19. This Place Sucks - Queers (0:54)
20. I Only Panic When There's Nothing To Do - Leftovers (1:49)
21. Hillside Strangler - Child Molesters (2:46)
22. Kicked Out Of The Webelos - Queers (1:26)

Loot Original Soundtrack 1970

Y'all probably know how much I love this guy. Who Chuntao? Well it has to be "Steve Ellis"! Who else? The music from this comedy caper "Loot", about a couple of bank robbers who stash their proceeds in their late mother's coffin, is a groovy, cool collaboration between Ellis and "Keith Mansfield". This was his first major project after his departed "Love Affair" and is a classic folks. Get this beauty here FIRST folks.

01. More, More More (5:30)
02. Loot's The Root (3:00)
03. Hey, Hey, Hey (2:29)
04. Where It's At (1:28)
05. Stealth In The Night (3:43)
06. Oh Fay! (1:14)
07. We Nearly Were Lovers (2:41)
08. Police Barricade (1:07)
09. Mothers Waltz (4:18)
10. The Undertaker Song (2:07)
11. Eyeball Serenade (1:04)
12. Loot's The Root (0:57)
13. And More, More, More (1:45)

Evan Johns & His H-Bombs - Rolling Through The Night 1986

Guitar supremo "Evan Johns" has been affiliated with many bands, from "The LeRoi Brothers" and "Eugene Chadbourne". He formed 'The H-Bombs' in the seventies, releasing "Rolling Through The Night" in 1986. It was re-released in 1997. If you haven't heard him before, his stuff is very cool; a little bit crazy in places, but very worthwhile. This guy is on recommendation from Roddus, who thought it would suit RARE MP3 down to the ground. Don't read in to that too much folks, eh.

01. Where'd You Get That Bruise (2:26)
02. Oh No No No (3:34)
03. Take Care Of My Home (2:07)
04. If I Had My Way (3:30)
05. Do The Dootz (2:25)
06. Saving Grace (3:17)
07. Vacation Time (3:39)
08. Madhouse (5:58)
09. Rollin' Through The Night (2:40)
10. Sugar Cookie (3:29)
11. You're Cutie (2:36)
12. Evacuation (3:51)

Stardust Original Soundtrack 1974

This next one is a great out-of-print compilation of 60's rock and pop. "Stardust Original Soundtrack" features "David Essex" and "Dave Edmunds" in a fictional band called 'The Stray Cats", and ironically the real band were later managed by Dave. There are many tracks sung by him that are very rare and do not feature on any of his many other collaborations, with 'Rockpile' or even 'Love Scultpure", which is a few years before obviously. The Dave Edmunds tracks have been published on powerpopcriminals blog, but today I am offering up the full album with 44 tracks folks. And now for the killer punch! This sweet gem is on request from Newman, a true Edmunds fan and claims that this is his ULTIMATE wish. So Newman, my loyal visitor and commentator how does this grab you? And for those die-hard romantics, y'all should grab this here FIRST. Well after Newman that is.

01. Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen - Neil Sedaka (2:33)
02. Oh No, Not My Baby - Maxine Brown (2:35)
03. Take Good Care Of My Baby - Bobby Vee (2:27)
04. She's Not There - Zombies (2:21)
05. Dream Lover - Bobby Darin (2:30)
06. Do You Want To Know A Secret - Kramer, Billy J. & The Dakotas (2:00)
07. Da Doo Ron Ron - Dave Edmunds (2:17)
08. I Get Around - Beach Boys (2:08)
09. Up On The Roof - Drifters (2:30)
10. One Fine Day - Chiffons (2:05)
11. Loco-Motion - Little Eva (2:15)
12. You've Got Your Troubles - Fortunes (3:17)
13. It Might As Well Rain Until September - Carole King (2:20)
14. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Cryin' - Gerry & the Pacemakers (2:33)
15. Surf City - Jan & Dean (2:27)
16. Matthew & Son - Cat Stevens (2:36)
17. Make Me Your Baby - Barbara Lewis (2:28)
18. Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Shirelles (2:38)
19. The Letter - Box Tops (1:15)
20. Monday, Monday - Mamas & the Papas (3:13)
21. Summer In The City - Lovin' Spoonful (2:40)
22. I'm A Believer - Monkees (2:41)
23. The House Of The Rising Sun - Animals (2:27)
24. Carrie Anne - Hollies (2:53)
25. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (2:54)
26. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Righteous Brothers (3:45)
27. Eve of Destruction - Barry McGuire (3:29)
28. White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane (2:30)
29. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin (2:37)
30. When Will I Be Loved -- Dave Edmunds (2:58)
31. A Shot Of Rhythm and Blues - Dave Edmunds (2:20)
32. Make Me Good - Dave Edmunds (2:44)
33. You Keep Me Waiting - David Essex (3:10)
34. Let It Be Me - Dave Edmunds (2:44)
35. Some Other Guy - Dave Edmunds (2:20)
36. Take It Away - David Essex (1:55)
37. C'mon On Little Dixie - Dave Edmunds (3:34)
38. Americana Stray Cat Blues - David Essex (3:42)
39. Dea Sancta - David Essex (4:29)
40. Stardust - David Essex (2:17)

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McKenna Mendelson Mainline Bump N Grind Revue - Live At The Victory Theatre 1972

These guys started off by truncating their name, then lengthened it to an epic title, longer than The Canadian Rockies. But we know them as "Mainline", yeh. This time they are "Live At The Victory Theatre". I read somewhere, (freakemporium), that even on a cold day The Rockies could not stop this blues-rock outfit .... 'Nuf said.

01. Canada (1:38)
02. Ezmeralda (3:22)
03. Wild Wild Women (5:02)
04. Miss Collin's Cha Cha Cha (5:11)
05. Fell Alright (5:28)
06. Game Of Love (3:08)
07. Chicken Shack (5:00)
08. Misty (3:58)
09. C.C. Rider (3:15)
10. No Boogie (1:23)

Jesse 'Ed' Davis - Jesse Davis 1970

Another request folks, this time from Duncanmusic for the cool, flamboyant and talented "Jesse 'Ed' Davis" with his debut blues rock solo album. This guy is the business and is a tragedy that we lost him so young. There are guest appearances by Gram Parsons and the legend Eric Clapton. Lap this one up folks.

01. Reno Street Incident (4:11)
02. Tulsa County (2:11)
03. Washita Love Child (3:49)
04. Every Night Is Saturday Night (7:14)
05. You Belladonna You (6:29)
06. Rock 'N' Roll Gypsies (4:14)
07. Golden Dun Goddess (4:50)
08. Crazy Love (3:42)

King Biscuit Boy - King Biscuit Boy 1974

And for those who are enjoying "Richard Newell", aka "King Biscuit Boy", I step up to the plate again with his self-titled album from 1974, which has not been released on CD. This album is also known as "The Brown Derby Album". Grab this here FIRST folks. This particular one is on request from Emmett in Georgia, U.S.A.

01. Mind Over Matter (3:24)
02. Lovers And Leapers (2:35)
03. I'm Gone (2:49)
04. The Bum Is Mine (3:01)
05. The Greatest Love (3:10)
06. Mean Old Lady (3:44)
07. Deaf, Dumb, Crippled And Blind (3:27)
08. Willie And The Hand Jive (3:40)
09. Caledonia River (2:48)
10. River Boat (3:08)

Nick Lowe - The Abominable Showman 1983

Here is another rollicking upbeat album from no other than "Nick Lowe" of 'Brinsley Schwarz' and 'Rockpile' fame folks. From 1983, "The Abominable Showman" is another cool album with cool tracks from, well, "The Jesus Of Cool". Enjoy. And this is on request from Nate, who is struggling to find it anywhere. Nate, RARE MP3 isn't anywhere... It's just there.

01. We Want Action (2:36)
02. Raging Eyes (2:38)
03. Cool Reaction (2:35)
04. Time Wounds All Heels (2:46)
05. Man Of A Fool (2:46)
06. Tanque-Rae (2:52)
07. Wish You Were Here (3:12)
08. Chicken And Feathers (2:45)
09. Paid The Price (3:29)
10. Mess Around With Love (3:05)
11. Saint Beneath The Paint (2:48)
12. How Do You Talk To An Angel (3:52)

Rod Argent - Moving Home 1978

British musician "Rod Argent" was a member in English pop band "The Zombies" and later on, rock band "Argent". He has worked with countless of icons including "The Kinks" and of late, 'Andrew Lloyd Webber'. "Moving Home" is a simple and lovely solo album from 1978, with exquisite piano work, charming lyrics and a light jazzy feel to it. Use this one to unwind folks. This is on request from s8dgy.

01. Home (4:14)
02. Silence (3:45)
03. I'm In The Mood (4:25)
04. Summer (4:05)
05. No. 1 (6:24)
06. Tenderness (6:03)
07. Pastotius Mentioned (4:27)
08. Well, Well, Well (5:03)
09. Smiling (4:47)
10 Recollection (4:15)

Cat Mother & The All Night Newsboys - The Street Giveth And The Street Taketh Away 1968

And now for the debut album from the good old US group "Cat Mother & The All Night Newsboys". Incidently, "The Street Giveth And The Street Taketh Away" was produced by no other than the legend that is 'Jimi Hendrix'. Enjoy folks. These guys are pretty cool. And this is on request from Hans Hund.

01. Good Old Rock 'N' Roll (3:11)
02. Favors (3:32)
03. Charlie's Waltz (3:50)
04. How I Spent My Summer (4:00)
05. Marie (2:52)
06. Probably Won't (5:02)
07. Can You Dance To It (5:06)
08. Bramble Bush (5:24)
09. Bad News (3:13)
10. Boston Burglar (3:52)
11. Track In A (9:52)

Matthew Fisher - Journey's End 1973

I offer another member of "Procul Harum" and producer of "Robin Trower", Matthew Fisher. "Journey's End" is his debut solo album from 1973 and is on recommendation from ge. Rock on folks. And get this beautiful album here FIRST.

01. Suzanne (2:59)
02. Going For A Song (4:18)
03. Play The Game (4:35)
04. Separation (3:31)
05. Hard To Be Sure (3:24)
06. Marie (4:35)
07. Not This Time (3:41)
08. Interlude (4:25)
09. Journey's End (Part 1) (4:28)
10. Journey's End (Part 2) (2:28)
11. It's Not Too Late (4:23)
12. Not Her Fault (4:05)

Goddo - Pretty Bad Boys 1981

Next up are "Goddo", a 34 year old Canadian rock band. Bassist and vocalist Greg Godovitz left the band "Fludd", forming 'Goddo' in 1975 and had great success with their first few albums, performing countless live gigs all over Ontario, especially pubs and clubs. "Pretty Bad Boys" is their fifth album on Attic Records and is on request from Gilgore Trout folks. Lap it up.

01. Ngorongoro (0:44)
02. Am I Crazy Crazy? (3:41)
03. If Tomorrow Never Comes (4:15)
04. Feeling So Strange Today (4:15)
05. Shooting Stars (4:45)
06. Pretty Bad Boy (3:51)
07. Forget About Forgetting (3:43)
08. Vampire Eyes (3:56)
09. Let's Talk It Over (5:26)
10. Orognorogn (0:22)

A Roddus Music Sampler Volume 04 - The Roots Of Roddus

Hi Folks, Roddus here again. The other day I was thinking about another playlist and I started to remember the sort of music that first blew me away when I was entering my teenage years. When I was 12, my Nana gave me one of those new transistor radios (remember, one of those little radios not much bigger than a cigarette packet). Anyhow, I use to put it next to my pillow at night as I was trying to go to sleep and tuned it to one of the only two or three radio stations we had avaliable here back then. Now although this was a Commercial AM station, after about 10pm they closed the local broadcast and piped a transmission from up north which played all night alternative sounds. The presenter called himself Dr Rock, I think, and the sounds that he played floored me totally, I heard stuff i would never have heard on daytime radio and it set my musical tastes for many years to come. A lot of the tracks also were not avaliable on local release and the combination of it being late at night and the exotic nature (to me) of the music was very exciting. The first part of this Sampler are some of the tracks I will never forget hearing for the first time on that radio show. The second half are tracks from around the same time but heard from other sources. So here it is folks "The Roots Of Roddus" Music sampler. Enjoy.

01. A Message To Yoy Rudi - The Specials (2:53)
02. Letters in The Post - The Mekons (1:12)
03. 12XU - Wire (1:55)
04. Last Night Another Soldier - Angelic Upstarts (2:45)
05. Once In A Lifetime - Talking Heads (4:22)
06. Rebelloius Jukebox - The Fall (2:55)
07. Pay To Cum - Bad Brains (1:26)
08. Do You Beleive In The West World - Theatre Of Hate (3:45)
09. Change - Killing Joke (3:59)
10. Securicor - Crass (2:28)
11. Banned From The Pubs - Peter & The Testtube Babies (2:31)
12. Yashar - Cabaret Voltaire (5:11)
13. United - Throbbing Gristle (4:05)
14. Gotta Get Away - Stiff Little Fingers (3:35)
15. Gut Feeling-Slap Your Mammy - Devo (4:57)
16. No Reply - Buzzcocks (2:16)
17. Never Say Never - Romeo Void (5:54)
18. Rescue - Echo & The Bunnymen (3:47)
19. Reward - The Teardrop Exploades (2:42)
20. 30 Seconds Over Tokyo - Pere Ubu (6:25)
21. Run Run Run - Hunters & Collectors (9:12)
22. Are You Receiving - Killing Joke (4:59)
23. Fear In The Western World - Ultravox (4:00)
24. Precious - The Jam (4:13)

James Dewar - Stumbledown Romancer 1970

Now it's time for a very, and I mean very rare, and also one of the most beautiful rock albums I have heard in a while. I think this album might top some of my posts. On request from STUMPYBOB folks, "Stumbledown Dancer" was the only solo album by the late soulful Scottish musician and bassist "James Dewar" of "Robin Trower Band" fame, and recorded this album throughout the 70's, but was not released till the mid-90's. Opening up with a strong rendition of "Out Of Time" and later with an exquisite and the joyful "Hosanna", this album will make you feel uplifted and wanting more. Well just put it on repeat. Well just put it on REPEAT. I don't need to say that again, do I? So do the right thing and grab this album of a lifetime here FIRST folks. I wouldn't be sharing this if I didn't think it was worth at least 20 listens. And STUMPYBOB, good on ya' for requesting a cracking album. I seem to get the best requests at RARE MP3!

01. Out Of Time (3:10)
02. Goodbye Love (3:52)
03. Stumbledown Romancer (4:10)
04. Bright Lights (3:25)
05. Hosanna (3:20)
06. Loves Melody (3:08)
07. Sands Of Time (3:23)
08. Heartbeat (2:52)
09. Lay Down The Night (3:40)
10. Dance With Me (3:42)
11. Nature Child (3:57)

VA - What A Way To Die - 15 Forgotten Losers Of The Mid 60's

Don't be put off by the title folks. This has to be one of the best garage compilations I have heard in a long time. It includes Suzi Quatro's first band "The Pleasure Seekers", who have to be one of the most provocative bands of the era and many more gems that words fail to describe them. This classic is on special request from Roddus and I think I was getting ahead of myself, because there are only 15 tracks not 16 folks. Really enjoy this. FYI, one blogger has posted this about two years ago and their blog has been deleted. Hope it was nothing to do with this beauty. Touch wood.

01. The Pleasure Seekers - What A Way To Die (2:14)
02. Larry And The Loafers - Let's Go To The Beach (2:39)
03. The Teddy Boy - Don't Mess With Me (1:49)
04. The Grains Of Sand - That's When Happiness Began (2:18)
05. The Magic Mushroom - I'm Gone (2:34)
06. The Knaves - Leave Me Alone (2:29)
07. The Renegades - 13 Women (3:30)
08. The First Four - Empty Heart (2:23)
09. Richard And The Young Lions - You Can Make It (2:49)
10. The Beech Nuts - My Iconoclastic Life (2:17)
11. The Human Beingz - Evil Hearted You (2:25)
12. The Swingin' Machine - Do You Have To Ask (1:59)
13. The Endfields - She Already Has Somebody (2:46)
14. The Pleasure Seekers - Never Thought You'd Leave Me (2:09)
15. Sonny Gee & The Standels - Tidal Wave (1:59) (Special Extra Bonus Cut)

Deaf School - Don't Stop The World 1977

And here is the second album by Scouse art rock band "Deaf School" folks. I had a few comments about their debut and we managed to work out that a double album was released which contained these first two albums and were also released individually. So enjoy "Don't Stop The World" FIRST.

01. Don't Stop The World (3:15)
02. What A Jerk (3:42)
03. Darling (3:18)
04. Everything For The Dancer (1:09)
05. Capaldi's Cafe (4:56)
06. Hypertension Yeah Yeah Yeah (2:59)
07. It's A Boy's World (3:29)
08. Rock Ferry (2:50)
09. Taxi (3:22)
10. Operator (1:59)

Freedom North - Freedom North 1970

Canadian, oh not again the rest of the world are saying, jazzy psych pop/rock group "Freedom North" only did one album and this is it. Again I am unable to find out much info on these guys and doll, but one member came from another 60's group called "Carnival Connection". The female vocals are beautiful and the arrangements are well crafted, but for me they lacked that punch which RARE MP3 is known for. This has been on request for a while now from Jimmy. I would say they are worth a listen, especially for their rarity value. You can still hear remnants of the 60's in here and also the beginning of that early 70's rock edge. But, like I say, this is a lovely album, but is stuck between two decades. Maybe I am wrong, you good folks decide and at least sample it here FIRST.

01. Ordinary Man (3:02)
02. Take A Look At Me (3:04)
03. Losing You (2:13)
04. Seems To Me (2:29)
05. Lonely Man (5:19)
06. Dr. Tom (3:32)
07. Hey Carmen (3:06)
08. Gone Forever (3:00)
09. Sorry (2:35)
10. Vancouver (2:32)

VA - Rarest Of The Rare Volume 11

We seem to be getting there with this fine collection folks. So here is "Volume 11" in the "Rarest Of The Rare" series. Enjoy.

Limousine - Limousine 1976

And now for one of my favorite albums, that just so happens to appear on robotsforronnies' wishist folks. It is from Dutch rock band "Limousine" with their self-titled debut from 1976. A few members of the band came from the band "Heart", which had many member changes over the years, very different to the one we now know. Enjoy this fine album FIRST folks. J. let me know if this is the album as yours says 1972?

01. America (6:24)
02. Goodbye And Thank you (3:57)
03. The Impossible Story Of Henry Tricot (2:52)
04. Holy Spirit (2:49)
05. I Got A Friend For Life (3:08)
06. Don't Let Love Bring You Down (4:48)
07. Why (6:01)
08. Hey Mama (2:43)
09. Daddy Grandpa (3:27)

Meal Ticket - Code Of The Road 1977

Next up on Anonymous request for a while now, is 70's country rock group "Meal Ticket". They are rather rare and have lovely lyrics, beautiful piano work and a good sense of rhythm. I couldn't find much info on them, but I hear they are very highly sought after folks. "Code Of The Road" is their debut album from 1977. So grab this fine album here FIRST. And another one crossed off someone's wishlist. This is a vinyl rip and to my knowledge has never been released on CD.

01. Out Of The Blue (4:45)
02. Keepin' The Faith (6:28)
03. OK Bar (3:52)
04. Last One To Know (4:34)
05. Day Job (4:24)
06. The Man From Mexico (6:53)
07. Snow (3:21)
08. Golden Girl (4:25)
09. Standing On The Wrong Corner (3:26)
10. Georgia Syncopator (3:01)
11. The Code Of The Road (1:13)

Bluestone - The Closer You Get 1982

Only me! Back again rounding off this cool Australian country rock bands' discography with their second and last album "The Closer You Get" from 1982 folks. Get it here FIRST.

01. The Closer You Get (4:54)
02. It Only Takes A Minute (4:12)
03. Single Again (3:50)
04. Full Moon Fool (2:47)
05. Remember (3:42)
06. Don't Blame It On Love (3:54)
07. Ready For The Times To Get Better (4:55)
08. Too Far (4:55)
09. Let It Shine (4:22)
10. Oh How She Loves You (3:26)

Sweathog - Hallelujah 1971

I would like to thank whiteray for kindly donating this second and last album by "Sweathog". He posted this way back, but now removes his links after two weeks and no-one else has picked up the slack on this one. So if you liked what you heard on their debut, y'all should appreciate this one also. So grab this here for the FIRST time in ages folks. The cover is also a bit more pleasing to the eye also, "Hallelujah". And whiteray top notch my man.

01. Road To Mexico (2:15)
02. Ride Louise Ride (3:12)
03. Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo (3:18)
04. Questions And Conclusions (4:00)
05. Things Yet To Come (2:47)
06. Rejoice Rejoice Rejoice (2:27)
07. Hallelujah (2:56)
08. Darker Side (4:03)
09. Working My Way Back Home (2:53)
10. In The Wee Wee Hours Of The Night (4:56)
11. Rock And Roll Revival (3:15)
Hallelujah (Single Edit) (Extra Track) (2:53)

I would like to say to those who comment acknowledging me and some of the music here, thank y'all. But if the comment also contains a request, I will not publish it until it has been done. I use them as my in-tray and will not share comments that contain rare requests or private email addresses also - unless I have dug real deep and cannot find anything at the time of responding. Therefore, it would be prudent to post separate comments if you are including a thank you and requests. I am sure y'all understand. I respect your privacy and also some of the challenges you pose.

Bullfrog - Second Wind 1980

To finish off this rock bands' discography folks, I give y'all their third and final album "Second Wind" from 1980 on Nash Records. Again this album features on heavyrockspectaular, which is an invite only blog. Crank it up.

01. G-Town Madhouse (5:33)
02. Don't Think Of Tomorrow (4:46)
03. I Don't Care (4:46)
04. Baja "C" (3:44)
05. Wake Up (2:48)
06. Shit Goddam (4:40)
07. Step On The Gas (4:01)
08. Dreamer (7:13)
09. All I Know (2:53)

Henry Priestman - The Chronicles Of Modern Life 2008

I was watching Breakfast TV last week and ex-The Christians guy "Henry Priestman" appeared on the show. I was totally captivated with a short intro of his new solo track, that I had to get this album. Easy-peasy. I queued up 3 downloads (one being a torrent) and started listening to them one by one as I got them. Well, I was very impressed with this guy. This album has a post-punk protest folk appeal about it. The songs are all well-written, political in part, and some are tongue-in-cheek, but all have a moral point to make. Released last year, "The Chronicles Of Modern Life" was released on 'Stiff Records' and Our Henry is the oldest person to be signed by this cult record label. So sit back and enjoy what is somewhat of a rarity folks, as this album is fetching $75 in places. So if you wanna hear a real hidden gem folks get this here FIRST or a torrent site if you desire.

01. Don't You Love Me No More? (3:27)
02. Old (3:07)
03. What You Doin' With Me? (3:53)
04. It's Called A Heart (3:06)
05. Grey's The New Blonde (4:03)
06. He Ain't Good Enough For You (3:23)
07. The Idiot (3:24)
08. The Sacred Scrolls Of Pop (3:56)
09. No To The Logo (3:58)
10. Did I Fight In The Punk Wars For This? (4:13)
11. It's What You Leave Behind (3:36)
12. Goodbye Mr. Lee (...And Thanks) (1:22)
13. Suffice To Say (3:22)

The Magic Lanterns - Shame Shame 1968-71

I got a request in a while ago for this UK rock pop group "The Magic Lanterns" from the 60's. I collected around half a dozen tracks and noticed that a fellow blogger had posted this same same album. The same blogger who trolled my "Beat Treasures" collection I posted FIRST recently - "Shame Shame" on them. Anyway, this one is a different copy as it contains 24 tracks instead of their 18 tracks. So I will just go ahead and post it. There was speculation for a while in the collector's circles that "Ozzy Osbourne" started out in this cool group, but it is a pure myth. The guy's name is Mike 'Ozzy' Osbourne. So grab a slice of 60's pop pie today folks.

01. Shame Shame (3:00)
02. One Night Stand (3:08)
03. Melt All Your Troubles Away (3:28)
04. Another Place Another Time (2:48)
05. Give Me Love (3:16)
06. Frisco Annie (2:28)
07. Let The Sunshine In (3:31)
08. Excuse Me Baby (2:36)
09. Carolina Brown (3:19)
10. If You Don't Know Me By Now (3:17)
11. Sad Thing (3:25)
12. Country Woman (2:50)
13. Why Can't People Be People (3:24)
14. I Don't Wanna Go To Sleep Again (2:37)
15. Never Gonna Trust My Heart Again (4:04)
16. When The Music Stops (4:32)
17. Impressions Of Linda (2:36)
18. Pa Bradley (3:20)
19. Stand For Your Rights (3:03)
20. Caught In The Act (3:17)
21. Mama Sure Could Swing A Deal (3:11)
22. You Ring A Bell (3:01)
23. Highway Of Dreams (2:45)
24. Sara's Coming Home (4:52)


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Deaf School - 2nd Honeymoon 1976

"Deaf School" are an avant-garde rock group that hailed from Liverpool in the mid-seventies. They have a very arty, but rather curious style that will grow on you folks. I really got in to a few of their numbers and I hope that you try them and give them a listen. "2nd Honeymoon" is their first of three albums. They were one of the best things to come out of Leever-pool after "The Beatles" that is. This is on request from Thunder. Swipe it here FIRST folks.

01. What A Way To End It All (2:56)
02. Where’s The Weekend ? (3:22)
03. Cocktails At 8 (3:24)
04. Bigger Splash (3:30)
05. Knock Knock Knockin' (3:23)
06. 2nd Honeymoon (4:53)
07. Get Set Ready Go (2:44)
08. Nearly Moonlit Night Motel (5:06)
09. Room Service (3:59)
10. Hi Jo Hi (2:21)
11. Snapshots (4:58)
12. Final Act (4:40)

Lee Pickens Group - LPG 1973

"Lee Pickens" was the guitarist of Texas hard rock band "Bloodrock" and did his own album back in 1973. This debut solo album is somewhat of a rarity folks and has been requested by CB. Rock on and grab this here FIRST.

01. You'd Better Stop (3:13)
02. Sail Away (3:18)
03. She's My Lover (4:16)
04. It's Not Right (5:27)
05. I Can't Stand It (3:04)
06. Hold On To Me (6:58)
07. 2 Degrees South (4:39)
08. Ten After Never (3:13)
09. Thumbs Up (4:45)