Pamela Polland - Pamela Polland 1972

Now for a beautiful piece of folk music from the uplifting voice of "Pamela Polland". This is her only self-titled album from 1972 and features many guest appearances from "Taj Mahal", "Nicky Hopkins", "The Rowan Brothers" and many many more that are included in the text document within the archive. And this mega rarity is on request from Duncanmusic.

01. Sing-A-Song Man (2:54)
02. Alialone Dream (3:25)
03. In My Imagination (3:12)
04. When I Got Home (3:13)
05. The Rescuer (3:11)
06. Out Of My Hands (Still In My Heart) (3:25)
07. Please Mr. D.J. (2:30)
08. Sugar Dad (3:13)
09. Interlude: Teddy Bear's Picnic (0:40)
10. Dream for Karilna (3:19)
11. Texas (3:14)
12. Lighthouse (3:12)

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Grand Prix - Samurai 1983

And keeping the rock feeling going for now, I offer another album from UK AOR group "Grand Prix". Grab a slice of the action with "Samurai" folks. Enjoy. This is on suggestion from olli.

01. Give Me What's Mine (2:58)
02. Shout (3:07)
03. 50-50 (4:15)
04. Here We Go Again (4:17)
05. Countdown To Zero (4:41)
06. Somewhere Tonight (3:41)
07. High Time (3:39)
08. Never Before (4:05)
09. Freedom (3:13)
10. Samurai (7:20)
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Billy Rankin - Crankin' 1985

I may as well follow up with this ex "Nazareth" musicians' second rare album folks. It is very good and I suggest "Crankin'" it up LOUD.

01. Come On Boys (3:10)
02. One More Night (4:07)
03. London Calling (3:45)
04. Get Me Outta Here (3:00)
05. You Don't Have To Go (4:13)
06. Look Back In Anger (3:42)
07. Better Than You (3:33)
08. Take Another Look (3:11)
09. Crankin' Up The Handle (3:28)
10. Oh Rose (3:26)

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Billy Rankin - Growin' Up Too Fast 1983

Another real rarity now folks, with ex-'Nazareth' guitarist "Billy Rankin" with the first of his two solo albums "Growin' Up Too Fast" from 1983. Rock On.

01. Baby Come Back (3:01)
02. Rip It Up (3:36)
03. Think I'm In Love (4:03)
04. Where Are You Now (4:13)
05. Baby's Got A Run (3:03)
06. Never In A Million Years (4:23)
07. Call Me Automatic (3:18)
08. A Day In The Life (3:32)
09. I Wanna Be Alone Tonight (3:30)
10. Burning Down (5:18)

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Fanny - Fanny Hill 1972

"The Godmothers of Chick Rock" return with another hip album from 1972 folks. This time with "Fanny Hill".

01. Ain`t That Peculiar (3:56)
02. Knock On My Door (3:12)
03. Blind Alley (4:23)
04. You`ve Got A Home (3:39)
05. Wonderful Feeling (3:09)
06. Borrowed Time (3:23)
07. Hey Bulldog (3:37)
08. Think About The Children (4:02)
09. Rock Bottom Blues (3:04)
10. Sound And The Fury (3:01)
11. The First Time (4:38)

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Jesse 'Ed' Davis - Uluhu 1972

Here is another cool album from ex-'Taj Mahal' bluesman "Jesse 'Ed' Davis" with "Uluhu" from 1972.

01. Red Dirt Boogie,Brother (3:44)
02. White Line Fever (2:07)
03. Farther On Down The Road (You Will Accompany Me) (3:13)
04. Sue Me Sue You Blues (2:42)
05. My Captain (3:21)
06. Ululu (3:48)
07. Oh! Susannah (2:49)
08. Strawberry Wine (2:18)
09. Make A Joyful Noise (3:39)
10. Alcatraz (3:11)

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David Clayton-Thomas - Bloodlines 1999

I offer up another solo album from ex-'Blood Sweat & Tears" frontman "David Clayton-Thomas". "Bloodlines" is from 1999, some 3 years after he left 'BS&T" for good. Lap this great artist up here folks.

01. N'Awlins Gal (3:37)
02. Mornin' Blues (5:04)
03. Dancin' To LaBelle (4:52)
04. We Tried (3:30)
05. Biscuit (4:25)
06. Ashleigh's Song (4:36)
07. Secretive Child (4:30)
08. I Can't Complain (4:27)
09. Verbal Abuse (4:00)
10. Bobby's Blues (3:35)
11. Surely You Know (5:29)
12. After You Fall (3:47)
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Amish - Amish 1972

These Canadian guys "Amish" started out doing covers of "McKenna Mendelson Mainline" and "The Doors", before doing their own material and producing one self-titled album. Let me know what you think folks.

01. Sad Girl (2:50)
02. Black Lace Woman (4:05)
03. Wise Man (5:43)
04. I Don't Need Nobody (2:50)
05. Dear Mr. Fantasy (2:45)
06. The Sea (6:12)
07. Down The Road (3:20)

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Fishbaugh Fishbaugh and Zorn - Fishbaugh Fishbaugh and Zorn 1972

Another mega rarity now folks. And this one features US singer/songwriter 'Pete Zorn', who appeared in the folk rock band "Fishbaugh Fishbaugh and Zorn" for a one off self-titled album back in 1972. This album features drummer "Terry Cox" who has played with countless artists. This has been ripped from vinyl and is another one Roberts' from wishlist.

01. Love Comes Around (3:05)
02. Hint Of A Freeze (2:57)
03. I Owe Her My Life (3:56)
04. This Time Around (3:12)
05. Door Into Tomorrow (4:53)
06. Leave Me Alone (Let Me Rock'n Roll) (2:55)
07. Rock & Roll (2:03)
08. Spaced On Happy (3:35)
09. Children Are Wandering (3:34)
10. Red (Became The Colour Of Spring) (3:09)
11. Sorrows From Your Dreams (2:40)
12. That Sweet Sweet Music (4:11)
13. So Deep (1:50)

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Fosterchild - Fosterchild 1977

Now for some Canadian rock folks. This time from "Fosterchild" with their self-titled debut album from 1977. Led by the talented 'Jim Foster', they released three very competent albums. This band are on request from the cool Kilgore Trout folks. Lap it up.

01. Magic In The Air (3:19)
02. I Need Somebody Tonight (3:22)
03. Christine (3:41)
04. Until We Meet Again (3:44)
05. Dreams Of You (2:31)
06. Are You Ready To Fly (2:43)
07. Baby I Love You (3:06)
08. Let Me Down Easy (2:24)
09. Hero Of The West (2:54)
10. Think It All Over Again (3:51)

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Fragile - Fragile 1976

"Fragile" are a very obscure Dutch heavy prog rock band that only did one self-titled album that was recorded in 1974, but not released until 1976. They use twin guitar with lyrics in English. And this very cool highly sought after epic is on request from Andre folks. Crank it up folks.

01. Sweet Introspect (5:15)
02. Caroline Funk (3:52)
03. Good Evening (6:36)
04. Back On My Feet Again (5:07)
05. Face To Face (5:05)
06. So Sad (11:25)
07. I Wonder (4:32)

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Terry Melcher - Royal Flush 1976

I posted this lovely sounding folk singers' solo debut album recently and was rather surprised that many of you liked it. This is his second and final album "Royal Flush". So without further ado, get this super mega rarity here folks, from the late son of 'Doris Day'. It is on request from ge for a few weeks now. Here you go ge and thanks for the challenge and apologize for not getting in touch as yet. I will get round to that this week. My in-tray is pretty full lately. Enjoy all you romantics out there.

01. Fire In A Rainstorm (3:55)
02. L. A To Mexico (2:48)
03. High Rollers (2:48)
04. Down In Mexico (4:39)
05. Take It to Mexico (Tulsa County Blue) (2:05)
06. Freeway Close (2:02)
07. Rebecca (3:54)
08. Rosarito (3:16)
09. So Right Tonight (2:12)
10. Card Game (3:37)

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Willie J. Foster - Live At The Airport Grocery 1999

This guy "Willie J. Foster" was called "Godfather Of The Blues" folks. He played blues from a child and I guess it was in his blood for 80 years of his active life. This was his last album before he passed on in 2001 and demonstrates the passion and flair that this Delta Blues genius had. Enjoy "Live At The Airport Grocery" folks.

01. Just Messin' Round (4:13)
02. Love Everybody (5:46)
03. Honey Ain't Sweet (7:19)
04. Hoochie Coochie Man (6:32)
05. Janie On My Mind (5:37)
06. Promise Me Love (5:07)
07. Goin' To St. Louis (5:34)
08. My Dear Old Dad (8:18)
09. Willie's Boogie (4:05)

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Yard Trauma - Face To Face 1989

Next up are 80's US garage/psychedelia band "Yard Trauma". There are many punk influences also in their music also, from the days that several members were in "Johnny 7". They like to mix things up by incorporating fast drums and good songs with a touch of lethargy, but plenty of energy. Hope y'all like "Face To Face" folks.

01. I'm A Man (2:30)
02. Ave. 339 (4:13)
03. Creeps On TV (3:03)
04. Fast Pace (2:38)
05. In My Head (5:07)
06. Bit By Bit (2:58)
07. Your Trash, My Treasure (1:49)
08. See Your Face (2:31)
09. One Way Ticket (4:18)
10. Kick It In (4:03)
11. Some People (2:44)
12. I Got A Girl (4:17)
13. Just A Dream (4:48)
14. Over And Over (3:33)
15. No Conclusions (3:04)
16. City Of People (2:24)
17. The Way It Will Be (3:10)
18. Little Girl (Who Left) (3:11)

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Fanny - Charity Ball 1971

Up next are one of the most successful female rock groups ever. Led by June Millington, US "Fanny" changed a generation of music fans and sadly vanished in to obscurity. They recorded a handful of very successful records and "Charity Ball" is their second album from 1971. Crank these rock chicks up loud folks. This is on request from benny and kasino folks. Enjoy.

01. Charity Ball (2:20)
02. What Kind Of Lover (2:50)
03. Cat Fever (3:12)
04. A Person Like You (2:49)
05. Special Care (4:11)
06. What's Wrong With Me (1:36)
07. Soul Child (3:08)
08. You're The One (3:57)
09. Thinking Of You (3:16)
10. Place In The Country (3:52)
11. A Little While Later (5:05)

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The Front Lawn - Songs From The Front Lawn 1989

Many of you may have heard of "Flight Of The Concords", A New Zealand duo who combined music and comedy in their stage show and then went on to so a TV show based on their stage act. This is not something new to NZ. There were others before who pioneered this type of thing here in Godzone. An early example would be "BLERTA", who also made some pretty wacky stuff for TV on top of the exellent music they made. Their album was FIRST posted here on RARE MP3 also. During the 90's another example was formed by a talented fellow called Don McGlashan. They called themselves "The Front Lawn" and they toured NZ in a large car covered in astroturf of some sort. The Front Lawn realesed two exellent albums of off kilter indie type pop to moderate sucess at home. Here is their first "Songs From The Front Lawn" Enjoy. Roddus

01. When You Come Back Home (3.37)
02. Theme From 'The Lounge Bar'(3.55)
03. How You Doing?(3.45)
04. Walk Around The House (3.08)
05. Andy (4.37)
06. Tomorrow Night (3.50)
07. Claude Rains (4.36)
08. Tell Me What To Do (3.54)
09. A Man And A Woman (3.09)
10. I'll Never Have Anything More (2.44)

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Bastard - Back To The Nature 1977

Now for those of you who were interested in this German hard rock bands' debut album "Back To The Nature", after commenting on their second album recently, well here it is. 

01. Back To Nature (5:35)
02. Rock And Roll Lady (4:05)
03. Koss (6:02)
04. Steam Roller (4:52)
05. I've Got A Feeling (3:51)
06. Gettin' In A Rage (5:26)
07. Royal Flush (3:12)
08. Diana (5:18)
09. Way Of Giving (4:03)

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Grand Prix - Grand Prix 1980

"Grand Prix" were a UK pomp rock group that started their music career as a band called "Paris" in 1978. The lead singer, Bernie Shaw (ex-Legend), and keyboarder Phil Lanzon went on to form "Uriah Heep". These guys made three very good albums and this is their self titled debut from 1980. And this is on request from one of my subscribers Juergen folks. Danke Juergen. Enjoy.

01. Waiting For The Night (3:29)
02. Day In The Life (4:55)
03. Thinking Of You (3:36)
04. Mama Sayes (3;52)
05. Which Way Did The Wind Blow (7:10)
06. Westwind (5:50)
07. Next To You (4:14)
08. You Know It Can Be (3:42)
09. Feel Like I Do (3:32)
10. The Very Last Time (Dreamer) (4:49)

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Throbbing Gristle - 24 Hours Of Throbbing Gristle 2003

Very early in my music education, I was introduced to "Throbbing Gristle" via the local college radio station. TG were the creators of what is now called Industrial Music, although not the first to create such noise, they are probably one of the most influencial groups to come out of England in the late 70s/early 80s. Industrial music is a very apt label for their music and I am still at a loss as to why I actuially like this music. Their live music is a cacophony of feedback, tape loops, electronic sounds and dark lyrics, but they had a magic about them that made this music listenable and enjoyable to some of us, any one else trying to do what they did would probably sound total crap. In the early 80s, they released a set of tapes called "24 Hours Of Throbbing Gristle". 24 hour long cassettes of a large proportion of their live concerts between 1976 to 1980. After a few years this set of cassettes became very rare and the stuff of legend, with people looking, but finding only single copies of the tapes or believing that they didn't actually exist (The Mythical 24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle). I, myself had absolutely no idea of it's existence until I read a 5 Star Review in the Uncut magazine of the 24 CD boxset. On to Amazon.com I went and there it was, selling for something like $350 US dollars, that was over $500 in my money in 2003. Being a limited edition I took the plunge and ordered it, plunging my credit card into more debt and waiting in anticipation for its arrival half way round the world. I'm glad to say that my money was not wasted and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of the 24 hours (although not in one sitting). Best listened to on good headphone very loud. This masterpeice is now already quite rare, being a limited addition, and is currently selling for over $800 US dollars on Amazon, and i saw another copy for $1300 US dollars. So now, RARE MP3, with the blessing of Chuntao, and the dedication of Roddus, will be bringing to your quivering ears each of the "24 Hours Of Throbbing Gristle. Enjoy. Get all of this MEGA POST now.

24 Hours Of Throbbing Gristle - ICA London - IRCD 02

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Winchester - Air Gallery - IRCD 03

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Nag's head - High Wycombe - IRCD 04

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Brighton Polytechnic - IRCD 05

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Southampton - Nuffield Theatre - IRCD 06

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Pindar, London - Rat Club - IRCD 07

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Highbury Roundhouse - IRCD 08

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Winchester Art School - IRCD 09

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Rat Club - Valentino Room - London - IRCD 10

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Brighton Polytechnic - IRCD 11

24 Hours Of Throbbing Gristle - Architectural Association - London - IRCD 12

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Goldsmith's Collage - London - IRCD 13

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Industrial Training Collage - Wakefield - IRCD 14

24 Hours Of Throbbibg Gristle - Film Makers Co-op - london - IRCD 15

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Cryptic One Club - london IRCD 16

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Centro Iberico - London - IRCD 17

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Ajanta Cinema - Derby - IRCD 18

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Sheffield University - IRCD 19

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - The Factory - Manchester - IRCD 20

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Guild Hall - NorthHampton - IRCD 21

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - YMCA London - IRCD 22

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Butler's Wharf - London - IRCD 24

24 Hours of Throbbing Gristle - Fan Club - Leeds - IRCD 25

24 Hours Of Throbbing Gristle - Goldsmith's Collage - London - IRCD 29

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Masters Of Reality - Masters Of Reality 1988

The "Masters Of Reality" are one of those late 80s Led Zep/Sabbath influenced rock bands, who could also be compared to "The Cult". This is their debut album from 1988, and it is an exceptional LP, one of the greatest rock albums never to make the all time greatest lists. This post gives the original running order of the tracks as they were originally released on vinyl. The 1990 CD issue had a different track running order and a bonus track not on the original. Both versions are pretty hard to come by. This album is not to be missed, get it HERE and enjoy up loud. Roddus.

01. Theme For The Scientist of the Invisible (1:33)
02. Domino (3:46)
03. The Blue Garden (4:23)
04. Gettin' High (3:09)
05. The Candy Song (3:29)
06. Magical Spell (5:01)
07. The Eyes Of Texas (3:23)
08. Sleep Walkin' (3:29)
09. Lookin' To Get Rite (3:07)
10. John Brown (3:38)
11. Kill The King (7:36)

A Roddus Music Sampler Volume 08 - Prog Is Not A Four Letter Word

Roddus back again with my next music sampler. And this one is definitely more in keeping with the main type of music that Chuntao posts on this blog, namely 60/70s Rock and Prog. So here is a sampler of some pretty cool PROG sounds from my collection. Enjoy.

01. Hang On To A Dream - The Nice (12:43)
02. Mood One-Time To Kill - Headband (7:10)
03. Lark's Tongues In Aspic Pt 1 - King Crimson (13:35)
04. Halleluhwah - Can (18:32)
05. Streetwar - Rockworkshop (9:12)
06. Strange Town - Groundhogs (4:19)
07. Eye To Eye - Audience (2:32)
08. Archangel Thunderbird - Amon Duul II (3:33)

Titanic - Eye Of The Hurricane 1979

Up next is another real treat. This time from Norwegian rock band "Titanic". They were around for 10 years releasing a handful of excellent records. Some of their albums have been posted on other blogs, but not this one "Eye Of The Hurricane" and one other which I will do soon. Maybe because it is the rarest of their work, I dunno. It appeared on robotsforronnie blog wishlist until it was updated and hasn't been posted yet. So here is a stonking album folks and I am going to dedicate this one to mandustrian who left some real cool philosophical comments recently, about how the ear picks things up and how it should be heard. And coz music isn't a perfect science, we have to make comprimises as that is what being human is all about. Check out the first track also. It rox!!!

01. East West (4:54)
02. Angel Dust (3:21)
03. Clear As Lightning (3:23)
04. Ringing In My Ears (2:54)
05. We Got The Fire (3:51)
06. Lenny (3:46)
07. Ram Jam Band (3:21)
08. Too Late (3:38)
09. Night Bird (3:50)
10. Love Lights Up (3:21)

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VA - Rarest Of The Rare Volume 15

Well, I know many of you are anticipating the penultimate one in this classic series. So not to disappoint y'all hee is Volume 14 in the "Rarest Of The Rare" collection. Enjoy. And only one to go folks.

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Headband - Happen Out 1971

Formerly called "The Bluesbreakers", this New Zealand outfit "Headband" were heavily influenced by John Mayall. They are not to be confused with the Australian band called "Headband" who did "A Song For Tooley" album. However that is a very good album also. So if you fancy a real very cool blues rock album, I suggest this one folks. This is, well was, on request from Roddus a while back and did test my patience in tracking it down. But I got there in the end. Hope y'all enjoy "Happen Out". And for any of you fellow music collector's have this bands second album "Rock Garden", I would love to hear from ya.

01. Mood One - Time To Kill (7:08)
02. Lisa Listen To Me (1:47)
03. Dip Tank (3:07)
04. The Ballad Of Jacques Lamere (3:41)
05. Headband Grooving (4:10)
06. Good Morning Mr Rock 'N' Roll (2:45)
07. Love Is Bigger Than The Whole Wide World (3:45)
08. Mood 2 - The Laws Must Change (15:12)

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Ixt Adux - Brainstorm 1982

Drum roll ... Now a very special present for y'all. Another one of those rarest albums in the whole wide world folks. "Brainstorm" was released in 1982 on private label -Madam X Records MAX 001 - by prog rock band "Ixt Adux". The guitars on this are excellent and though some of production could be marginally better, this is a top notch album that only collector's will be impressed by. In my opinion, this is not as intense as "Automatic Fine Tuning", it certainly has its moments. They have been compared to "King Crimson" and although that is true to an extent, these guys have their own sense of flair and fashion at the time. This has been on request from Mauri 'The Doc' since just before Christmas, who also requested the oz-some "Oz Knozz" which I also posted recently.

01. Another Day In Cleveland (5:15)
02. Out Of Time (7:55)
03. 35,000 (5:24)
04. Capriccio (6:06)
05. Foogato (12:54)

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Mimi Farina & Tom Jans - Take Heart 1971

This is the debut album by "Tom Jans" with the sister of "Joan Baez", Mimi Farina. A very beautiful album folks. "Take Heart" and remember this artist folks.

01. Carolina (4:10)
02. Charlotte (3:31)
03. Kings And Queens (4:06)
04. The Great White Horse (4:39)
05. Reach Out (For Chris Ross) (3:39)
06. Madman (3:59)
07. In The Quiet Morning (For Janis Joplin) (3:12)
08. Letter To Jesus (3:19)
09. After The Sugar Harvest (Instrumental) (3:29)
10. No Need To Be Lonely (4:58)

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Tom Jans - Tom Jans 1974

This is the self-titled album by the unsung folk hero "Tom Jans". Check it out folks.

01. Margarita (4:13)
02. Old Time Feeling (3:14)
03. Tender Memory (3:06)
04. Slippin' Away (2:36)
05. Green River (4:41)
06. Blue Sky Rider (3:53)
07. Loving Arms (2:50)
08. Free And Easy (2:54)
09. Meet Me At The Border (3:39)
10. Hart's Island (5:10)

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Tom Jans - The Eyes Of An Only Child 1975

It's time for the third album by "Tom Jans". If you are enjoying his material so far, then this one will not fail to disappoint too. Enjoy "The Eyes Of An Only Child". Quite charming folks.

01. Gotta Move (4;16)
02. Once Before I Die (3:17)
03. Where Did All My Good Friends Go (4:56)
04. Inside Of You (3:07)
05. Struggle In Darkness (5:42)
06. Out Of Hand (3:19)
07. The Lonesome Way Back When (4:26)
08. Lonely Brother (5:49)
09. Directions And Connections (4:38)
10. The Eyes Of An Only Child (3:43)
11. Out Of Our Head (3:19)

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Tom Jans - Dark Blonde 1976

Here is my second album "Dark Blonde" by the exquisite "Tom Jans". Enjoy folks.

01. Ready To Roll (3:01)
02. Why Don't You Love Me (5:05)
03. Bluer Than You (3:27)
04. Fineline (4:47)
05. Distant Cannon Fire (5:44)
06. Young Man In Trouble (4:56)
07. Rosarita (5:52)
08. Back On My Feet Again (4:03)
09. Starlight (3:35)

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Tom Jans - Champion 1982

Ok folks, up next is a discography of the beautiful US folk/rock singer "Tom Jans". This guy was lost to the world far too young, after turning out a handful of charming albums over a decade. He recorded with "Mimi Farina", the sister of the legend "Joan Baez" and did various solo albums also. Two of these albums, I am about to post are on request from Duncanmusic. I am sure y'all going to enjoy this unsung hero folks. Well I did. So I will start from his last album and work backwards so that they appear in order after publishing. Enjoy this "Champion".

01. When The Rebel Comes Home (3:12)
02. There's A Champion On My Side (4:58)
03. Miss Your Harmony (3:35)
04. Chambers Of The Heart (3:46)
05. Working Hot (4:15)
06. Cool (4:13)
07. Southern Belle (3:15)
08. Lost In Your Eyes (4:20)
09. Visions (3:39)
10. Mother's Eyes (4:38)

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High Rise - Disallow 1996

Here is something a bit more different, Japanese Hard Psych rock band "High Rise" with their 1996 album "Disallow". This is a Lo-Fi, balls out psychedelic guitar freakout, like only the Japanese can do. Enjoy. Roddus.

01. Disallow (6:02)
02. Whirl (6:49)
03. Sadame (5:26)
04. Ikon (7:04)
05. Grab (8:44)

VA - Out From The Cold 1964-72

Here is the second and last volume of 60/70s New Zealand music. This compilation is a lot stronger in the 70's part with stand out tracks like "Wild About You" by "Gutbucket", which is a stunning slow blues track, and both their songs, included here, are the only ones they ever recorded. Also Ticket's "Highway Of Love" is also a classic example of 70s NZ Jazz Rock. And of course "Good Morning Mr Rock N Roll" by "Headband" is another NZ classic. So get "Out From The Cold", put your feet up, turn this up loud and enjoy. Roddus.

01. Needle In The Haystack - Selected Few (1:57)
02. People In The Night - Group (2:14)
03. Stoney - Tom Thumb (2:38)
04. When I Was Young - Contacts (2:31)
05. A Travelled Man - Bari & The Breakaways (2:07)
06. Out In The Cold - Supernatural Blues Band (3:56)
07. Too Much Monkey Business - Bitter End (1:55)
08. Hanky Panky - Relics (2:49)
09. Take A Load (And Lay Me Down) - Lost Souls (3:17)
10. Alone - Dizzy Limits (3:14)
11. The Only Living Boy In New York - Random Thoughts (3:51)
12. Pickin' White Gold - Peter Caulton & Midge Marsden (2:50)
13. YoYo Mack - Anderson & Wise (2:11)
14. Spanish Blues - Gutbucket (2:59)
15. Wild About You - Gutbucket (4:37)
16. Highway Of Love - Ticket (4:53)
17. Great Balls Of Fire - Librettos (2:44)
18. I Can't Explain - Bari & The Breakaways (2:01)
19. Get Out Of My Life Woman - Roadrunners (3:03)
20. Bo Diddley - Pleasers (2:03)
21. Down In The Mine - Peter Nelson & The Castaways (2:58)
22. Ride The Rain - Quincey Conserve (2:58)
23. The Girl Can't Help It - Liberettos(2:20)
24. Good Morning Mr Rock N Roll - Headband (2:47)

Zaharas - Livin' Ain't Easy 1974

Now for another extremely rare album by 70's hard psych rock band "Zaharas". Hailing from North Carolina, these four guys produced a cool sound that resembled Led Zeppelin. "Livin' Ain't Easy" was their debut album from 1974 and was released on private label.

01. Grand Illusion (4:43)
02. Livin’ Ain’t Easy (3:13)
03. One Last Night Together (3:20)
04. Stairway To Heaven (3:35)
05. The Feelin’ Ain’t Right (2:46)
06. Sittin' At The The Round Table (3:33)
07. You’re My Baby (3:13)
08. You Can't Shut Me Out (3:38)_
09. I Love You Babe (3:49)
10. New York City (3:23)

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Rhinoceros - Better Times Coming 1970

I am going to post an album by US 60's blues rock supergroup "Rhinoceros", before I post their self-titled "Blackstone" album later this week. "Blackstone" is what they went to form after "Rhino..." split in 1971. Not to be confused with the band of the same name that I posted earlier this week. These guys are very cool and I reckon you should try their former stuff before y'all get into "Blackstone". Enjoy. As "Better Times Are Coming" folks.

01. Better Times (2:44)
02. Old Age (3:00)
03. Sweet, Nice 'N' High (3:29)
04. Just Me (2:07)
05. Happiness (2:32)
06. Somewhere (3:37)
07. It's A Groovy World (2:53)
08. Insanity (2:19)
09. Lady Of Fortune (3:02)
10. Let's Party (3:01)
11. Rain Child (5:22)

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Tages - Studio 1967

One of the best things to come out of Sweden were Beatlesque psychedelic pop group "Tages". "Studio" is their final album and is well a listen or two. Enjoy.

01. Have You Seen Your Brother Lately (2:14)
02. It's My Life (2:37)
03. Like A Woman (2:24)
04. People Without Faces (1:59)
05. I Left My Shoes At Home (1:39)
06. She Is A Man (2:37)
07. Seeing With Love (3:34)
08. Created By You (2:42)
09. What’s The Time (2:12)
10. It's In A Dream (2:42)
11. She's Having A Baby Now (2:06)
12. The Old Man Wafwer (4:14)
13. There's A Blind Man Playin' Fiddle In The Street (Bonus Track) (1:59)
14. Fantasy Island (Bonus Track) (2:29)
15. To Be Free (Bonus Track) (3:00)
16. I Read You Like An Open Book (Bonus Track) (2:42)
17. Halcyon Days (Bonus Track) (2:16)

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Christmas - Live At Massey Hall 1971

Here is a live set performed at Massey Hall, Toronto by Canadian hard rock band "Christmas" from 1971. This is on request from xxsaosinxx. Enjoy.

01. When Night Falls (9:52)
02. Point Blank (It Scares Me) (3:52)
03. Beyond TheFields We Know (18:36)
04. Blues On An Iceberg (5:31)
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The Upside Dawne - The Upside Dawne 1967

"The Upside Dawne" are an obscure psychedelic band from the 60's and this self-titled album is very rare release on the Audio Label of Lawrence, Kansas. The vocalist, Jim Stringer, went on to join another obscure band called "Tide". This album has some very good covers on it and one original and I have included two versions of "Tell It Like It Is", which the band recorded for a local movie. Enjoy this lost treasure folks.

01. Seven And Seven Is (2:55)
02. Heatwave - Gloria (5:41)
03. Respect (2:08)
04. Supremes Medley (5:33)
05. Stormy Monday (5:02)
06. On The Outside (Lookin' In)
07. Somebody To Love (3:29)
08. Hold On (2:28)
09. Light My Fire (2:38)
10. 1-2-3 Shotgun (6:10)
11. Walk On By (2:51)
12. Tell It Like It Is (Version 1) (1:30)
13. Tell It Like It Is (Version 2) (3:30)

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The Nomads - The Nomads 1973

"The Nomads" were a US funk/soul band that only did one album and this is a rare private press of that self-titled album on Village Records, VLS-1014. This is very enjoyable folks and I'm pretty sure y'all like it. 

01. Funky Carla (3:20)
02. Take This Day Away (3:29)
03. You're The One I Love (4:48)
04. Got To Be Free (3:19)
05. 108 Square Mile (2:45)
06. When You Say You're Mine (4:44)
07. Toronto Mas (4:00)
08. Girl You Move My Soul (2:58)
09. Soul Full Antigua (2:22)
10. Creation (1:40)
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Roky Erickson - Don't Slander Me 1986

Here is another rocking good album from the mad "Roky Erickson" from "13th Floor Elevators" folks. 

01. Don't Slander Me (3:28)
02. Haunt (2:56)
03. Crazy Crazy Mama (2:04)
04. Nothing In Return (2:50)
05. Burn The Flames (6:06)
06. Bermuda (3:13)
07. You Drive Me Crazy (2:30)
08. Can't Be Bought Down (5:03)
09. Starry Eyes (3:07)
10. The Damned Thing (4:57)

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Hudson-Ford - Repertoire 1976

Here is my second and undoubtedly another lovely album from "Hudson-Ford". This one "Repertoire" is a compilation album, showcasing their best work up to 1976 and is a Arnakata Music promotional release. Enjoy.

01. Pick Up The Pieces (2:32)
02. Floating In The Wind (4:09)
03. When Love Has Overgrown (3:50)
04. Take A Little Word (6:40)
05. I Wanted You (2:41)
06. Angels (3:03)
07. I Don't Understand (1:45)
08. Part Of The Union (2:55)
09. Free Spirit (3:08)
10. Mother Mild (3:50)
11. Burn Baby Burn (3:00)
12. Let Her Cry (2:33)
13. When The Lights Go Out (3:13)
14. Mile High City (3:38)

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