BLOODROCK / 3

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1971 on Capitol Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 256 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Terry Knight
Recorded At: Cleveland Recording Co.
Engineer: Kenneth Hamann
TRACK LISTING:
Jessica
Whiskey Vengence
Song For A Brother
You Gotta Roll
Breach Of Lease
Kool-Aid Kids
A Certain Kind
America, America
THE PLAYERS:
Jim Rutledge - Vocals
Lee Pickens - Lead Guitars
Nick Taylor - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Ed Grundy - Bass, Vocals
Stevie Hill - Keyboards
Rick Cobb - Drums, Vocals
WEBSITE(S):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodrock
http://www.bloodrock.net/
http://www.steviehill.com/
REVIEW:
ROCK AND ROLL'S FORGOTTEN GEM, January 13, 2005
By J. Anderson (Amazon Customer Review)
Breach Of Lease, You Gotta Roll, Whiskey Vengance, Jessica, Kool Aid Kids...It's all here, Haunting vocals, screaming guitar, Titanic riffs, The Hammond B-3 organ squeezed through the almighty Leslie speaker, Hard rock bordering on a Jazz/Metal fusion. This is probably one of the most overlooked albums by one of the most underated bands of all time. With Bloodrock there is never a dull moment. Music to be jammed to...music to be listened to. I'm convinced that the very song that brought them into the limelight (D.O.A.-from Bloodrock 2), turned enough people off that THIS album, Bloodrock 3, never had a chance to be recognized for the masterpiece that it is. This record would be at home along side of such other masterpieces such as Black Sabbath's "Paranoid", Alice Cooper's "Love it to Death" or Grand Funk's "Closer to Home". I judge a great album by it's listenability from beginning to end. There is no filler here. This album simply ROCKS! In my opinion, one of the greatest rock and roll records of all time. If you have never heard this record, you are missing out.
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MUSIC TREASURE, August 11, 2000
By PETER SERRANO (LOS ANGELES, CA USA) - (Amazon Customer Review)

Growing up as a teenager in the early 70s was colorfull. I remember Vietnam, my first girlfriend, the first James Gang album, Deep Purple in Rock, and BLOODROCK 3. The Bloodrock 3 album somehow became an anthem for me during those colorful years. I have been eagerly waiting its release in CD after my turntable died. Now that it is out, I am as happy as the first man on the moon. If you appreciate music, Bloodrock 3 has a unique musical essence like a classical masterpiece, it is poetic an melodic, and the musicians were so cohesive and played with finesse. I personally think of all the Bloodrock albums, Bloodrock 3 is the best. I particularly like Jessica, Song for a Brother, Kool Aid Kids, and Breach of Lease. The transfer to CD is very good and full sounding and the sound in my tubed gear is awesome but you can hear some tape hiss from the master tape if you turn it up.This album is a gem that marked a special time in my life... Jeff pass me that roach...just kidding.
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DARRELL MANSFIELD BAND / GET READY

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1980 on Polydor Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Skip Conte An I.A.M. Production
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered At: International Automated Media, Irvine, California
Engineers: Richard Donaldson, Willie Harlan, Scott Spain
Assistant Engineers: Brook Johnson, Bruce Johnson, Jock Conte
Mix & Mastering: Richard Donaldson
Cover Art: Dan Sneberger
TRACK LISTING:
Get Ready
Mr. Rock 'N Roll
Above The Water
Billy Joe
Heaven Southwestern
Never Be The Same
Power Of Love
Life Saver
THE PLAYERS:
Darrell Mansfield - Vocals, Harmonica
Dennis Carothers - Gujitars, Vocals
Anthony Dean - Guitars
Jimmy Perez - Bass, Vocals
Skip Konte - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Guests:
Paul Angers - Drums
Donny Vosburgh - Drums
Charlie Sousa - Bass
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.darrellmansfield.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell_Mansfield
REVIEW:
By Yours Truly
This is an album I dug out of the dusty confines of my record collection the other day and rediscovered again. I played it and wondered why in the hell I hadn't tagged it as a top 10% effort from my collection.
This is a great rockin' record pretty much all the way around. The 8 tunes are tight, well performed and like I said.....rockin'.....
I can't really go into a whole lot of detail at this point because I'm still refamliarizing myself with it, but I can't imagine any lover of good bluesy, R&R not at least lilking this one if not loving it.
What surprised me is that I always had considered this band and Darrell himself as a one album effort for the simple reason I'd never seen another album with his name on it, but after a net search the other night I was amazed to find that this effort is the 3rd DMB album and there are many more after it, right up until current times. He has an interesting life story that I spent awhile reading and now I'm on the hunt for more Darrell Mansfield.
Give this one a go and maybe you'll be searching for more from Darrell along with me........
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EDEN'S CHILDREN / SURE LOOKS REAL

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1969 on ABC Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Bob Thiele & Jonathan Whitcup
Mix & Mastering: Steve Scheaffer
Engineers: Brooks Arthur & Steve Scheaffer
Cover Art: Elliot Landy & Norman Trigg
TRACK LISTING:
Sure Looks Real
Toasted
Spirit Call
Come When I Call
Awakening
The Clock's Imagination
Things Gone Wrong
Wings
Call It Design
Invitation
Echoes
THE PLAYERS:
Richard "Sham" Schamach - Guitars, Vocals
Larry Keily Jr. - Bass, Vocals
Jim Sturman - Drums, Percussion
WEBSITE(S):
http://punkblowfish.com/EdensChildren.html
REVIEW:
Of all the Boston groups, Eden's Children is by far the best. Utilizing the trio form now becoming so popular among the blues­oriented groups, they have that gutsy sound that instantly grabs you. The lead singer and guitarist, Sham, has an incredible ability to borrow from blues, jazz, and old rock forms and still come up with his own style. If he continues to develop in the direction he's going now, Sham will become one of the best in pop music. The bassist, Larry Kiley, already ranks among the best in the business. Seldom do we get such bass work in rock. I'm not going to go into a lengthy discourse on each of the cuts; besides, Frank Kofsky's liner notes are very good (a plug). All I can say is that Eden's Children are one of the most exciting new groups this year. Go buy the record and listen.
Jay Ruby - Jazz & Pop magazine June 1968

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Because I spent a lot of late evenings as a teenager wide awake, when I should've been asleep, listenting to Dick Summer on WBC out of Boston, I got real familiar what was then being marketed as the Boston or Bosstown Sound. Bands like The Beacon Street Union, Ultimate Spinach, Apple Pie Motherhood Band to name just a few got big time radio play on WBC and Dick Summer did what he could to get all these fledgling bands exposure so that the East Coast could compete with the West Coast for the trippiest music going in the late 60's. There were quite a few of those Bosstown bands that I dug and this group, Eden's Children, was one of my very favorite ones. I pretty much wore this record out. So with that in mind, take a listen and ignore the surface noise, pay attention to the guitar work. It's a shame this cat never got his due cuz he has the chops to have one of the great ones.

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THE STEVE GIBBONS BAND / ROLLIN' ON

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1977 on MCA Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Ken Laguna for Goldhawke Productions Ltd.
Recorded At: Eel Pie Studio
Engineers: Jon Astley
Assistant Engineers: Anton Matthews, Jon Astley, Mark Dodson, Jon Kelly, Rockette Hardiman
Cover Art: Sandy Okuma
TRACK LISTING:
Wild Flowers
Light Up Your Face
Now You Know Me
Mr. Jones
Till The Well Runs Dry
Tulane
Low Down Man
Till The Fire Burns Out
Cross Me Over The Road
Right Side Of Heaven
Rollin' On
Please Don't Say Goodbye
Tupelo Mississippi Flash
Rounden
THE PLAYERS:
Steve Gibbons - Vocals
Dave Carroll - Guitars, Vocals
Bob Wilson - Guitar, Vocals
Trevor Burton - Bass, Vocals
Bob Lamb - Drums
WEBSITE(S):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Gibbons_(musician)
http://www.stevegibbonsband.com/
http://www.feenstra.co.uk/bands/stevegibbons/stevegibbons.htm
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
Steve Gibbons is a British rocker who put out a number of albums during the 70's & 80's. I have several, of which I think this is the best one, but there's several others out there I don't have. The Gibbons band was a basic Rock & Roll band, nothing too flashy. One reviewer somewhere down the line called him the British Bob Seger. A handle which may have hurt his chances in the states to be acknowledged.
This album contains a couple of Chuck Berry covers as well as some great original efforts

all played with originality and enthusiasm. If you're a fan of British R&R then I'd recommend this one. He's still out there performing today!

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JOE JACKSON / RAIN

Digitized from the original CD, released in 2008 on Rykodisc.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Joe Jackson
Album Mixed By: Sean Slade & Paul Q. Kolderie
Engineer: Julie Gardner
Mastering By: Bob Ludwig
Recorded At: Planet Roc, Berlin, Germany
Cover Art: Jim Rakete & Ed Sherman
TRACK LISTING:
Invisible Man
Too Tough
Citizen Sane
Wasted Time
The Uptown Train
King Pleasure Time
Solo (So Low)
Rush Across The Road
Good Bad Boy
A Place In The Rain
THE PLAYERS:
Joe Jackson - Vocals, Keyboards
Graham Maby - Bass, Vocals
Dave Houghton - Drums
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.joejackson.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Jackson_(musician)

http://www.jj-archive.net/

http://www.joejackson.net/

REVIEWS:
Limitless talent. Beautiful music., June 16, 2008
By psychomuse - (Amazon Customer Review)

Any fan of Joe Jackson doesn't really need to read a review of the latest release. He or she knows it's going to be great. Joe just keeps writing and performing beautiful songs that never fit into any one genre neatly. Somehow, his style of being all over the place, taking from every musical culture, has become a style of its own. With each song, he gives back more than he has ever borrowed. This release contains 10 gems that are each as good as anything he has done before. Previous reviews have mentioned various songs as highlights. I really like them all, but I must declare there are three songs that I find to be Joe at his absolute best- The Uptown Train, Invisible Man, and the incredible Rush Across The Road. The cd could only be better if it had more songs on it! These wonderful ten songs left me yearning for more. I almost felt disappointed when the last song finished. Then I hit the repeat button. The bonus dvd, while not bursting with content, is a worthy companion to the cd.

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Joe Jackson and another brilliant record, July 4, 2008
By Enrique Claure (Bolivia) - (Amazon Customer Review)

Too many years have passed since his last record. Maybe it took that long in writing this album thats just plain brilliant. As always his melodies fuse together with catchy rythms creating wonderful songs. Lyrics are smart and heart felt, his voice as good as ever even though I know he smokes like a steam locomtive. The recording itself is very good although I would not call it a master piece. Very good channel separation and low end. I feel that 10 songs are a tad few for hungry fans such as I. Oh well! lets hope he as another album coming out sooner than later. Rique Claure

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By Yours Truly

This is a great Joe Jackson album, I like it alot

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PAUL BARRERE / ON MY OWN TWO FEET

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1983 on Mirage / Atlantic Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Paul Barrere & Jeff Glixman for E.S.U. Productions
Engineered By: Jeff Glixman & George Pappas
Assistant Engineers: Les Horn & Cheryl Bordagaray
Recorded At: Axis Studios, Atlanta Georgia & George Massenburg Studios, Los Angeles, California
Cover Art: Linda Rietrich & Bert Toulotte
TRACK LISTING:
Sweet Coquette
High Roller
Fool For You
Love Sweet Love
Who Knows For Sure
She Lays Down The Beat
Fortune Cookie
Along This Lane
THE PLAYERS:
Paul Barrere - Vocals, Gujitars, Bass, Mandolin, Percussion
Bass - Andy West
Drums - Ferrel Gummit, Rod Morgenstein
Percussion - Bobby LaKind
Keyboards: Steve Walsh, T. Lavitz, Bill Payne
Horns: Lee Thornburg, Greg Smith, Bill Bergman, Jim Coile, John Berry, Jerome Jummonville, David Stout
Background Vocals - Paul Barrere, Bobby LaKind, Keith Knudsen, Sherwood Ball, Nicolette Larson,
WEBSITE(S):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Barrere
http://www.digitalinterviews.com/digitalinterviews/views/barrere.shtml
http://www.littlefeat.net/
http://www.gearwire.com/little-feat.html
REVIEWS:
Unlike most albums I put up, this one isn't a big favorite of mine, although it is a pretty good album. Not Surprisingly all the tunes on this album sound like Little Feat tunes, minus Lowell George. There is no doubt that Paul is an excellent guitarist and all the back up he gets on this effort is top notch, but to me there still seems to be something missing, it's all a bit flat.
That said, I think any Little Feat fan would like this album and want to add it to their collection. Most fans will probably like this one more than I do which is why I'm putting it up. It is great cruising music for the car and it's hard to keep you feet from tapping at some point. The production is well done and the 8 tunes are clean and well balanced. I guess the problem for me is it's hard sometimes to tell where one tune stops and the next one starts.......
Give it a go and see what you think
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THE MIKE GREENE BAND / PALE, PALE MOON

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1975 on GRC Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Music & Lyrics: Mike Greene
Produced By: Lew Futterman & Mike Greene
Engineered By: Jon Child & Bill Storm
Mixed By: Jon Child & Mike Greene
Mixed & Mastered At: The Sound Pit, Atlanta GA.
Cover Art: H. Rousseau - La Charmeuse De Serpents thru the courtesy of The Musees Nationaux, Paris, France
TRACK LISTING:
Hermetically Sealed
I Do All I Can
Pale, Pale Moon
It's Hard
With A Knife
Just Me And You
In The Morning
I Wonder Why
Valdez Bailey
Why Must I Be Lonely
THE PLAYERS:
Mike Greene - Vocals, Keyboards, Saxophones, Percussion
David Michael - Guitars
Rande Powell - Drums & Percussion
Mike Holbrook - Bass
WEBSITE(S):
The Net seems to be devoid of info on this fine band
REVIEWS:

By Yours Truly

This is a fairly new aquisition of mine. I've owned the second Mike Greene Band album since the 70's but I never knew there was another one until music blogs came along. I purchased my copy thru one of the old vinyl for sale houses and received a copy in very good shape.
I've played this one on and off over the last couple months and find it very pleasing listening. If you've heard Midnight Mirage then you could call this one M.M. #2 even though it was their first album. The songs on this album are extremely well done and very musical. Each musician is obviously very familiar with their instrument and they each bring quality playing individually together to form a cohesive arrangement.

As was the case so many times back in the 70's, this is just another quality band that got overlooked for some reason or another. I'd suggest that now you've got a chance to right that wrong. Take a listen to this one and Midnight Mirage and see if you can't find a tune or two that sticks with you.

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FEVER TREE / ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1969 on Uni Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Scott & Vivian Holtzman for Zax-Altfeld & Associates, Inc
Engineered By: Walt Andrus, Frank Davis & Mic Leitz
Recorded & Mixed At: Andrus Productions, Houston, Texas; Summit Sound, Denver, Co.: Western & United Studios, Hollywood, CA
Cover Art: Babette Dodson
TRACK LISTING:
Man Who Paints The Pictures - Part II
What Time Did You Say It Is In Salt Lake City
Don't Come Crying To Me Girl
Fever
Grand Candy Young Sweet
Jokes Are For Sad People
I've Never Seen Evergreen
Peace Of Mind
Death Is The Dancer
THE PLAYERS:
Dennis Keller - Vocals
Rob Landes - Keyboards, Harp, Flute, Bass Recorder, Cello
Michael Knust - Guitars
E.E. Wolfe -Bass
John Tuttle - Drums
WEBSITE(S):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever_Tree

http://www.thepsychedelicguitar.com/knust.htm

http://homeofsynonym.com/fevertree.htm
REVIEWS:

By Yours Truly

This is Fever Tree's 2nd album and my sentiments from the first one pretty much apply here. In my humble opinion Fever Tree's versions of two standards, Fever and Peace of Mind are the best I've ever heard, even at this point in time. There's also an instrumental tune on this one called Jokes are for Sad People who's melodies have always tugged at my soul. Just a very beautiful, peaceful, piece of music. So for this one as well as the first one........
This is one of those special albums for me. One of those albums where the songs are part of your life's soundtrack. Up until the internet came along I was thinking I was about the only one who knew who they were, but I know now there were others out there, just hard to connect with them until the net came along and made it easier to find like minded individuals.
I never realized back then that San Francisco Girls was a minor hit, but it was always an anthem for me and my dream of heading out west and playing music. I never got out there but anytime I play this album I recall how I felt back then...it's like that certain smell that makes you think of being a kid at home.....
For me this is a great album from start to finish so it's hard to pick a favorite.
The reviews below, while based on the compilation of the first two albums, make some pretty valid points.
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A fine compilation..always was, always will be!, July 17, 2007
By Jill Molitor (Texas) - (Amazon Customer Review)

\While growing up in Houston, I had the opportunity to know these guys and hear them many times. I still have the original Fever Tree album and was very excited to find a CD was released so I can listen in my car. This is an exceptional piece of work by a band who was ahead of their time. There is nothing like the tonal quality of the instruments from the 60's and they don't disappoint on this LP. The boys are back and we'll never forget you! Check it out...you won't be sorry.

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My hat's off to Neil, July 7, 2007
By S. Perry "Pez the Frish" (MA) - (Amazon Customer Review)
I've always found a good way to find new music is to find out who the bands you listen to enjoy. So when I came across a reference to this band in Neil Peart's book Roadshow I decided to look them up and wound up buying the album. All I can say is "Thanks Neil!" This is a solid and thoroughly enjoyable band. While they may have not been at the forefront of the psychedelia movement they are certainly worth a listen. The material runs from bluesy guitar driven tracks to laid back piano pieces, with horns, strings,and organ adding jazz and classical touches. At his heaviest the vocalist could have fronted Deep Purple, while in his softer moments I hear a touch of Neil Diamond. Most of the material is original, but they cover the likes of Wilson Pickett and the Beatles. The end result is an album that doesn't quite make the A list, but certainly shouldn't be forgotten.

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RICHARD TORRANCE & EUREKA / BELLE OF THE BALL

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1975 on Shelter Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: A Manx Production
Engineered By: Duane Scott
Assistant Engineers: Ben Wilson, Glenn Meadows
Recorded & Mixed At: Sound City Recording Studios, Los Angeles CA. & The Sound Pit, Atlanta, GA.
Cover Art: Jesus Angel Mezquita
TRACK LISTING:
The Jam
Southern Belles
That's What I like In My Woman
North Dakota Lady
Side By Each
Hard Heavy Road
Don't Let Me Down Again
Singing Springs
Lady
Lazy Town
Sweet Sweet Rock & Roll
THE PLAYERS:
Richard Torrance - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion
Gary Rowles - Vocals, Guitars, Dobro, Pedal Steel, Vibes, Percussion
Dennis Mansfield - Vocals, Drums, Vibes, Percussion
Rikchard Cantu - Congas, Tumba, Bells, Timbales, Percussion
Jon Lamb - Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Percussion
Duane Scott -Vocals, Synthesizers, Harpsichord, Percussion
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.richardtorrance.com/
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=186007004
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly

Even though this album comes before Bareback I got it after getting bareback and as you might guess this older album, while still very good, doesn't have the polish that Bareback did. There's still some great stuff on this one from a mid 7o's point of view. If you liked Bareback there's a good chance that you'll find something to like on this one also. I don't really have any favorites on Belle of the Ball, but I do enjoy it for what it is....a good effort and a good example of 70's soft L.A. style rock and roll.
Give it a listen and you might be surprised. If not then you can always delete it from the ole Hard Drive real easy.
Tc
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FEVER TREE / FEVER TREE

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1968 on Uni Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Scott & Vivian Holtzman for Zax-Altfeld & Associates, Inc
Engineered By: Walt Andrus
Assistant Engineers: Frank David & Mic Lietz
Strings & Horns By: Mike Shields
Recorded & Mixed At: N/A
Cover Art: Jill Gibson
TRACK LISTING:
Imitation Situation 1 / Where Do You Go
San Francisco Girls (Return of the Native)
Ninety-Nine & One Half
Man Who Paints The Pictures
Filligree And Shadow
The Sun Also Rises
Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing
Unlock My Door
Come With Me
THE PLAYERS:
Dennis Keller - Vocals
Rob Landes - Keyboards, Harp, Flute, Bass Recorder, Cello
Michael Knust - Guitars
E.E. Wolfe -Bass
John Tuttle - Drums
WEBSITE(S):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever_Tree

http://www.thepsychedelicguitar.com/knust.htm

http://homeofsynonym.com/fevertree.htm
REVIEWS:

By Yours Truly
This is one of those special albums for me. One of those albums where the songs are part of your life's soundtrack. Up until the internet came along I was thinking I was about the only one who knew who they were, but I know now there were others out there, just hard to connect with them until the net came along and made it easier to find like minded individuals.
I never realized back then that San Francisco Girls was a minor hit, but it was always an anthem for me and my dream of heading out west and playing music. I never got out there but anytime I play this album I recall how I felt back then...it's like that certain smell that makes you think of being a kid at home.....
For me this is a great album from start to finish so it's hard to pick a favorite.
The reviews below, while based on the compilation of the first two albums, make some pretty valid points.
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A fine compilation..always was, always will be!, July 17, 2007
By Jill Molitor (Texas) - (Amazon Customer Review)

\While growing up in Houston, I had the opportunity to know these guys and hear them many times. I still have the original Fever Tree album and was very excited to find a CD was released so I can listen in my car. This is an exceptional piece of work by a band who was ahead of their time. There is nothing like the tonal quality of the instruments from the 60's and they don't disappoint on this LP. The boys are back and we'll never forget you! Check it out...you won't be sorry.

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My hat's off to Neil, July 7, 2007
By S. Perry "Pez the Frish" (MA) - (Amazon Customer Review)

I've always found a good way to find new music is to find out who the bands you listen to enjoy. So when I came across a reference to this band in Neil Peart's book Roadshow I decided to look them up and wound up buying the album. All I can say is "Thanks Neil!" This is a solid and thoroughly enjoyable band. While they may have not been at the forefront of the psychedelia movement they are certainly worth a listen. The material runs from bluesy guitar driven tracks to laid back piano pieces, with horns, strings,and organ adding jazz and classical touches. At his heaviest the vocalist could have fronted Deep Purple, while in his softer moments I hear a touch of Neil Diamond. Most of the material is original, but they cover the likes of Wilson Pickett and the Beatles. The end result is an album that doesn't quite make the A list, but certainly shouldn't be forgotten.

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RICHARD TORRANCE / BAREBACK

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1977 on Capitol Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: John Haeny
Engineered By: John Haeny
Assistant Engineer: Paul Black
Recorded & Mixed At: Sunset Sound
Cover Art: Johanna Van Zantwyk
TRACK LISTING:
Moonlight Trippin
Stay Young
Lovin' Good
Tender Memory
Circle Of Confusion
Rio De Janeiro Blue
So Sad
Leave My Love Behind
Under Your Spell
Alley Cat Jack
THE PLAYERS:
Richard Torrance - Vocals, Guitars
Guitars - Fred Tackett
Keyboards - Billy Payne
Bass - David Hungate, Wilton Felder
Drums - Jeff Porcaro, Harvey Mason
Percussion - Sam Clayton
Horns - Bob Findley, Ernie Watts, Pete Christlieb, George Bohanon, Buddy Collette
Fljute - Ernie Watts
Background Vocals - Venetta Fields, Maxine Willard Waters, Julia Tillman Waters, Thomas Righter Snow, Richard Torrance
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.richardtorrance.com/
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=186007004
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
Like alot of albums I own I don't recall how I came to posess this one, but I'm glad I do. While Richard Torrance is probably not a name that rings any bells nowadays, back in the mid 70's he put out several above albums, this one being my favorite and the reason it's my first submission of the man's work.
If you've looked thru the list of players on this disc you know it's a stellar group, with the likes of Billy Payne from Little Feat as an example. The tunes on this disc range from upbeat, good timey stuff to beautiful ballads. This one also includes what I believe is his biggest "hit" Rio De Janerio Blue. Along with that cut my favs include "Circle of Confusion", a great rocker and "Under Your Spell".
If you're a fan of the singer/songwriter genre of the 70's then I think it's a safe bet that you'll enjoy this one and welcome it as a wonderful addition to your music collection.
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POUSETTE - DART BAND / POUSETTE - DART BAND

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1976 on Capitol Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Norbert Putnam
Engineered By: Marty Lewis & Norbert Putnam
Recorded & Mixed At: Quadrafonic Sound Studio, Nashville, TN.
Cover Art: Lee Lockwood
TRACK LISTING:
What Can I Say
Dancer
Freezing Hot
There's Been A Mistake
Harder
Woman In My Dreams
All Your Lonely Hours
What You Need
Halo
Smile On Me
THE PLAYERS:
Jon Pousett-Dart - Vocals, Guitars
John Curtis - Vocals, Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin
John Troy - Bass, Vocals
Guests:
Drums - Allison Cook, Kenneth Buttrey
Keyboards - David Briggs, Shane Keister
Percussion - Allison Cook, Kenneth Buttrey
Pedal Steel - Phjil Baugh
Sax - Billy Puett
Flute - Billy Puett
Trombone - Dennis Good
Trumpet - George Tidwell
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.pousette-dart.com/nav.php
http://www.johntroy.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pousette-Dart_Band
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
The following reviews, culled from amazon, while based on the Best Of CD released in 1994, still very much apply to this Lp and the other 3 as well. It's a pretty safe bet that if you listen to this one and like it that the other 3 will be welcome in your collection also....
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Due for discovery, December 23, 2005
By Retro Guy (New York, NY) - (Amazon Customer Review)
I had one of Pousette Darts albums back in college, and it was a favorite. I uncovered the vinyl in a box in the basement recently and it was as great as I remembered. And now, it's on CD. If you like smart, sharp, tuneful acoustic music, don't miss Pousette-Dart. I am thrilled to have this great music on CD and vinyl!
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At Last!, April 11, 2006
By Tom M (South of Canada) - (Amazon Customer Review)
I am so glad to finally found the Best of Pousette-Dart CD! My records (LPs) are so wornout, that I can't hear the music over the noise of the scratches. This CD has what I would consider the 22 best Pousette-Dart Band songs. These are the original versions recorded by Jon and the band.... and they sound every bit as amazing as they did when they first were released. I was lucky enough to see the band a few times, the first time being at Keene State College (Keene NH). As good as the recordings are, Jon is simply grand to hear live! He still tours and I recommend seeing him. From start to finish, every song is a delight..... this is a CD every music lover should own
CONTACT:
READ THIS for more information on this album.

POUSETTE - DART BAND / AMNESIA

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1977 on Capitol Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Norbert Putnam
Engineered By: Marty Lewis
Assistant Engineer: Jimmy Stroud
Recorded At: N/A
Cover Art: Ron Pownall
TRACK LISTING:
County Line
Fall On Me
Amnesia
I Think I Know
May You Dance
I Don't Know Why
Winterness
Who's That Knockin'
Listen To The Spirit
Yaicha
THE PLAYERS:
Jon Pousett-Dart - Vocals, Guitars
John Curtis - Vocals, Guitars
John Troy - Bass, Vocals
Guests:
Bass - Norbert Putnam
Drums - Kenneth Buttrey, Jeff Teague, Allison Cook
Keyboards - Norbert Putnam, Michael Utley, Bobby Emmons
Percussion - Kenneth Buttrey, Farrell Morris, Jeff Teague
Sax - Harvey Thompson, Billy Puett
Flute - Billy Puett
Background Vocals - Ginger Holiday, Janie Fricke, Lea Jane Berinati
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.pousette-dart.com/nav.php
http://www.johntroy.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pousette-Dart_Band
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
The following reviews, culled from amazon, while based on the Best Of CD released in 1994, still very much apply to this Lp and the other 3 as well. It's a pretty safe bet that if you listen to this one and like it that the other 3 will be welcome in your collection also....
================================
Due for discovery, December 23, 2005
By Retro Guy (New York, NY) - (Amazon Customer Review)

I had one of Pousette Darts albums back in college, and it was a favorite. I uncovered the vinyl in a box in the basement recently and it was as great as I remembered. And now, it's on CD. If you like smart, sharp, tuneful acoustic music, don't miss Pousette-Dart. I am thrilled to have this great music on CD and vinyl!

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At Last!, April 11, 2006
By Tom M (South of Canada) - (Amazon Customer Review)

I am so glad to finally found the Best of Pousette-Dart CD! My records (LPs) are so wornout, that I can't hear the music over the noise of the scratches. This CD has what I would consider the 22 best Pousette-Dart Band songs. These are the original versions recorded by Jon and the band.... and they sound every bit as amazing as they did when they first were released. I was lucky enough to see the band a few times, the first time being at Keene State College (Keene NH). As good as the recordings are, Jon is simply grand to hear live! He still tours and I recommend seeing him. From start to finish, every song is a delight..... this is a CD every music lover should own

CONTACT:
READ THIS for more information on this album.

POUSETTE - DART BAND / 3

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1978 on Capitol Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Hank Medress & Dave Appell for Medress & Appell Productions Inc.
Engineered By: Wayne Tarnowski
Assistant Engineers: Dave Prentiss, Ted Spencer
Recorded At: Hit Factory, New York, New York
Cover Art: Charles Harbutt, Magnum Photos Inc.
TRACK LISTING:
Next To You
Stand By Me
Love Is My Belief
I Stayed Away Too Long
Where Are You Going
Louisiana
Too Blue To Be True
Mr. Saturday Night
Lord's Song
THE PLAYERS:
Jon Pousett-Dart - Vocals, Guitars
John Curtis - Vocals, Guitars
John Troy - Bass, Vocals
Michael Dawe - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Guests:
Keyboards - Stan Schwartz
Percussion - Hank Medress, Norman Pride
Strings - David Appell
Background Vocals - David Lasley, Arnoild McCuller
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.pousette-dart.com/nav.php
http://www.johntroy.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pousette-Dart_Band
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
The following reviews, culled from amazon, while based on the Best Of CD released in 1994, still very much apply to this Lp and the other 3 as well. It's a pretty safe bet that if you listen to this one and like it that the other 3 will be welcome in your collection also....
================================
Due for discovery, December 23, 2005
By Retro Guy (New York, NY) - (Amazon Customer Review)

I had one of Pousette Darts albums back in college, and it was a favorite. I uncovered the vinyl in a box in the basement recently and it was as great as I remembered. And now, it's on CD. If you like smart, sharp, tuneful acoustic music, don't miss Pousette-Dart. I am thrilled to have this great music on CD and vinyl!

===============================

At Last!, April 11, 2006
By Tom M (South of Canada) - (Amazon Customer Review)

I am so glad to finally found the Best of Pousette-Dart CD! My records (LPs) are so wornout, that I can't hear the music over the noise of the scratches. This CD has what I would consider the 22 best Pousette-Dart Band songs. These are the original versions recorded by Jon and the band.... and they sound every bit as amazing as they did when they first were released. I was lucky enough to see the band a few times, the first time being at Keene State College (Keene NH). As good as the recordings are, Jon is simply grand to hear live! He still tours and I recommend seeing him. From start to finish, every song is a delight..... this is a CD every music lover should own

CONTACT:
READ THIS for more information on this album.