Dias de Blues

2016 - Dias de Blues (LBR - 010), 1972

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Hard blues en formato power trio cuyos integrantes provenían de Opus Alfa, otra brillante banda impulsada por el blues rock británico. Combinan influencias claras (Cream, Led Zepp, Manal) e ideas tan frescas que los alejan de ser otra banda estándar de la época, sumados a una potencia instrumental casi agresiva e inclinación hacia la improvisación como se demuestra en 'Toda tu vida'. Líricamente el disco comienza con todo el espíritu de su generación, en este sentido 'Amasijando los blues' habla de una vida bucólica ideal, pero el animo se torna cada vez mas oscuro para terminar en la mas profunda amargura con temas como 'Están desubicados' o la ya antes mencionada 'Toda tu vida'. Y es que para el grupo, Días de Blues "significaban días jodidos, tiempos de crisis, días de alienación..." explica el texto de Fernando Peláez que acompaña la reedición de 2016.

Otro ejemplo del atractivo artístico y la alta calidad que tenían las bandas de rock en Sudamérica durante la primera parte de los 70s.

Three Souls In My Mind

the6070rock · Perro Negro Y Callejero

Three Souls In My Mind

2001 - Chavo de Onda (1976)

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La palabra evolución no existía para estos "chavos" y hasta entonces se celebraba que así fuera. "Chavo de Onda" es el mejor disco de los Trisouls, su cuarto

disco.

El motivo de este parece ser: "me gusta el rock y me vale madres lo que

piensen todos", con esa premisa arremeten en "Chavo de Onda",

"Déjenos Gozar", "He pensado mucho" y "Adicto a el Rock n´Roll

(three souls boogie)".

Aunque para un servidor lo verdadero bueno está en "Perro negro y callejero"

(fusil descarado, cinico, burlón, de Uno Ino de Harvey Mandel) y "Abuso de autoridad" con el mítico "Y las tocada de rock, ya nos las quieren quitar.

Ya solo va poder tocar, el hijo de Díaz Ordaz".

La música es sencilla, el mismo Boogie blueseado de siempre; los acordes: los mismos que cuando empezaron; las letras tan directas que hasta tus amigos

lelos las podrán entender, y si crees que se pasan de "nacos" estarás en lo

correcto, pero esto es rock urbano, callejero, no progresivo de elfos.

Un álbum, que sin inventar nada es buenísimo.

Chavos al poder!

Epizootic

the6070rock · Daybreak

Epizootic

2020 - Daybreak (LHC235), 1976

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Epizootic's sole album is a highly ambitious, but amateurish kind of progressive hard rock. There are many nice touches that are unusual for such an

aggressive album, including electric piano and flute. It definitely features a

high level of complexity, not always found on harder edged albums like this.

Really great guitar throughout. The vocals are a bit strained, which recalls

many an early 70s German album - so it just takes a bit of time for the ears to adjust. Overall a strong effort, and worth seeking out.

ashratom May 09 2011

Stagg

the6070rock · Tortured Life

Stagg

SWF-Session 1974 (Long Hair LHC215)

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An archival release, jazz tinged Krautrock which is pretty good.

I don't see that special something which puts it apart from some of the similar

sounding bands like Kollektiv, Out of Focus but it should've been released when

it was released.

The musicians are proficient and its better than many other jazz rock

from back then.

Survivor

Survivor 2019 - All Your Pretty Moves (ROCK066-V-1), 1979 Link: wv

What’s In a Name?! (1979)

Aka Besting Thin Lizzy at their Own Game

What’s in a name? Everything it turns out. Survivor has been ripe for re-discovery for YEARS. Bloody Hell! These Louisianans just flat out rock. Playing a down & dirty Thin Lizzy dual guitar attack better (and HARDER) than even those Dublin boys themselves did back in 1979. (I personally feel that Black Rose is a stumble for the Lizzy boys, but more on that below). BUT, they shared a name with those lame-ass Chicagoans famous for that Rocky theme song “Eye Of The Tiger.” I love Rocky. And that song can be fun in the right setting (the horns really make the song!). But damn if I had any interest in an entire album of that schmaltz. I guess I just have too much self-love. Being a child of the sixties and what not. What a mistake! This album is golden. First track “The New Order“ comes barreling out of the gates sounding like an adolescent Judas Priest if they were from the Deep South. “Black Sea” foreshadows a young Iron Maiden. “Deceive Me” is an epic slow burn that recalls Judas Priest and Pink Floyd in equal measure. One key thing - this album is a grower. It took quite a few spins for me to realize its greatness. Highly Recommended (HR)! RepoMonDec 20 2020

Brotherhood

Brotherhood of Peace

2023 - Cuttin' Loose (EZRDR-147), 1975

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Brotherhood of Peace (aka B.O.P.) brought the world some of the best breezy Power Pop, Southern Rock and Heavy Boogie all packed into one brilliant album in 1976, the fittingly titled Cuttin’ Loose. The album is a free-flowing 9-song collection of genre blending would-be hits suited for both 70s AM Gold and FM Album Rock that never received its proper due, until now.

The album flows somewhat similar to the way Big Star combined heavy riffs with airy pop sweetness, but B.O.P. brought more of a blues rock groove to the proceedings, resulting in heavier undercurrents to songs with glowing 3-part harmonies and impeccable power trio musicianship.

Mc Phee

McPhee

2019 - McPhee (SOOM047), 1971

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Solid hard bluesy psych rock from this Aussie band. Good guitar work by Tony Joyce and a raging Hammond by Jim Deverell add much to this long play of mostly covers.

I love those drum solos on recordings from 1971, the best year for music ever and Terry Popple's solo is terrific. If you can dig that time and "place", you will like this "one and done" recording.

The cover for this album is very disturbing.

RIP Larry Duryea

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Highway

Highway (Epoque Records EP1415), 1975

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Highway

Formed

1972, Fairmont, MN, United States

Disbanded

1976

Members

Dan Cammarata (drums), Eric Bannister (bass), Steve Murphy (guitar)

Related Artists

The Epicureans

Genres

Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Highway are from Fairmont, in far south central Minnesota, near the Iowa border. The music is guitar fronted hard rock, with traces of radio friendly vocal lines, and the odd progressive meter. Not too far in sound from Iowa's Truth and Janey actually (same time period and region), though Highway aren't quite as testosterone fueled. It's a prototypical mid 70s Midwest American private press from the rural fruited plain known locally as "fly over country". Great melodies, killer guitar, frantic rhythms, and a hope for a better tomorrow.

ashratom Mar 09 2011

Grit

2023 - Grit (PLP-7938), 1972

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Grit

Formed

1972, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Disbanded

1973

Members

Frank Martinez (guitar, vocals), Paul Christodoulou (bass, vocals), Tom Kelly (drums, vocals), Jeff Ball (vocals)

Genres

Psychedelic Rock

The first 3 tracks (about 20 minutes), taken from an acetate, are very good studio recordings. The band were better than average, the music was the typical hard-rock trio plus singer, but it had some interesting time changes, nice acoustic intros, some good ideas.

Gordian

2016 - Madeka (ARLP70-71)1973-1974

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A lost gem found

Gordian - Madeka is a unique and great rock treasure found and resurrected by legendary Reinhold Mack. Heavy progressive 70s-rock original sound with a blend of greek folk music. Shame it wasnt released back on the day, but hey, its never too late!

Holy Shit

V.A. - Holy Shit from the Past

2024 - Jugoslavia Files (1972 - 1977)

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Holy Shit

2024 - The Ex Yugo Files (1972 - 1979)

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A compilation of files from fantastic JUGO ROCK FOREVER page

Grannie

2022 - Grannie (SCLP 007), 1971

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A very enjoyable obscure record. If you like Wishbone Ash and 1972-era Blue Oyster Cult it will probably please your taste. The longer tracks are the best ones in my opinion - solos are very tasteful, inventive and driving in both longer songs (though solo in Tomorrow Today reminds of 21 Century Schizoid Man). And Coloured Armageddon is obviously a highlight here. Right after you think the song gave you it all these guys churn out yet another great solo to keep the listener interested.
Saga of the sad Jester has a great riffage.
All other songs are at least decent, too. YurkspbDec 04 2017

White Summer

White Sumer (OUT-SIDER OSR040), 1976

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This private press album from 1976 was the only LP by these guys from Chicago. The band plays hard rock with psychedelic elements and also some funk influences can be heard in some of the songs. I dig their sound quite much and most of the time this album sounds enjoyable. The lengthy album closer "Omega" might be the biggest highlight of this quite balanced record but all in all I can say that all of the tracks are entertaining.

Fortunately this album has been reissued by Out-Sider and Void Records because the original pressing is damn rare and valuable. If you like guitar driven hard rock you might wanna give this only White Summer record a try. But be aware of the fact that their sound is quite melodic mid 70's hard rock instead of late 60's or early 70's heavy psych.
CooperBolan Mar 10 2019

Panta Rei

Panta Rei, 1973 (GP1004LP)

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This S/T album from 1973 was the only album this Swedish band ever made. It's almost totally an instrumental release with some strong guitarwork. Their music is mostly progressive rock with clear psychedelic elements and jam band feeling. All of these five track are enjoyable but especially I like the B-side. "The Knight" is a lengthy 13 minutes long piece which is probably the highlight of the album. "The Turk" is a nice closing track with it's eastern and ethnic sound. The opening track "Five Bells" is the weakest song here.

Panta Rei's first and only LP is an enjoyable record. The songwriting isn't that impressive but as a jam band record this works pretty well. The instrumental work is solid but not exceptional. Overall I think this record deserves 3,5 stars out of five. Worth checking out if you're into progressive/psychedelic jamming.

Bastard

Back To The Nature (Nova 6.23288 AO), 1977

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Formed

1977, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

Disbanded

1983

Members

Karl-Heinz Rothert (vocals, bass), Günther Gruschkuhn [Keith Kossoff] (guitar), Ulli Meissner [Theo Tremolo] (guitar), Thomas Korn [Toto Petticoato] (drums), Ullus Steinvorth (guitar, 1980-81), Fritz Randow (drums, 1980-81)

Related Artists

Alex Oriental Experience, Harvey Cooper Band, Eloy, Epitaph, Jane, Joal, Moon'Doc, One Day Blues Band, Petticoat, Saxon, Sinner, Victory

Genres

Hard Rock

Strongbow

Strongbow (SWS 6401), 1975can

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Having formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1970, by 1973 the Strongbow line-up featured singer Bill Bendler, bassist John Durzo, lead guitarist Michael Shortland, drummer David Smith, and keyboardist John Stelzer.

In spite of extensive touring throughout the mid-west and some Southern states, the band was unable to interest a record label in their talents. They subsequently opted to record and release a single on their own Epodus label:

- 1973's 'If You're Going To the City' b/w 'Changes' (Epodus catalog number E 773 A/B)

Between touring the band recorded a series of demos at Columbus' Owl Studios. Those demos attracted the attention of Buddah's small Southwind subsidiary which signed them to a recording contract. For whatever reason Buddah/Southwind executives demanded the demos be recorded, teaming the band with producer Alan Lorber. Released in 1975, "Strongbow" offered up a surprisingly enjoyable set of mid-western rock and progressive moves. With all eight tracks credited to singer Bill Bender, it was an odd album to describe. Listening to tracks like 'One Armed Bandit' and 'Move Over' it was easy to picture these guys slogging through the mid-west playing more conventional REO Speedwagon-styled rock. In fact, while his voice wasn't bad, singer Bendler probably would have been better suited handling more conventional rock numbers. On tracks like 'Move Over Gloom' and 'How Can I Be Loving You' he actually reminded me a bit of Randy Bachman. And that was actually a good musical baseline for describing these guys. Imagine BTO (yes I know they were Canadian), REO, Styx, or maybe even Grand Funk Railroad had they shifted their focus from rock to a more progressive orientation. Admittedly, nothing here was creatively groundbreaking and as hard as they might have wanted to become ELP, or Yes, their mid-western roots weren't going to allow them to abandon more traditional rock and roll structures.

With virtually no support from Southwind the band continued to tour on their own resources. Strongbow apparently even began recording material for a planned follow-up album, but called it quits in 1977. RDTEN1Nov 29 2021

Landslide

Fantasy

Two Sided Fantasy

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"Two sided fantasy" (1972) was the only one album of the US band Landslide from New York. Good bluesy hard rock with an heavy psych vein. Quite crude sound, wha wah guitars and so-so lead vocals. A mix of Tin House, Head Over Heels and Jamul. roquecolorNov 30 2021

Foutanihead

Fountainhead

1981 - Live (TRT 001)

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Fountainhead was an obscure band from Connecticut. This live album, released back in 1981, offers an unusual mix of styles: a rural melodic rock with some solid rock'n'roll numbers. "How Blue Can You Get" is a good slow/mid-tempo blues songs with nice guitar riffs and use of saxophone. The Steppenwolf's cover "Born to Be Wild" could have been better.

roquecolor Feb 24 2024

Bleak House

Chase The Wind (1980-82)

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Bleak House, a band from England. Solid NWOBHM, with an epic/doom influence. Talented band. Imagine a mix of early Iron Maiden, Angelwitch and Arc.

Billy Bond

1971 Billy Bond y La Pesada del Rock and Roll

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Here we have a picturesque, Peronist rock album recorded by Billy Bond y La Pesada, a troupe congregated around the rotund figure of singer Giuliano Canterini (AKA "Billy Bond"), featuring Pappo and Spinetta among other musicians.

The songs are catchy or attractive enough to hold the attention of the listener, bluesy and psychedelic for the most part, heavy for their time, reminding one of early Hawkwind and Manal, while the lyrics (in Spanish) tend to be sarcastic or combative.
"Salgan al sol" (penned by Manal's drummer Javier Martínez), Pappo's "Divertido (Reventado)", and Spinetta's "El parque" are the standouts from this "Billy Bond y La Pesada del Rock and Roll".

In the end, the album sounds old, and the production leaves something to be desired, but the intrinsic humor of this Argentine 'supergroup', and some heavy rockers included make it a pioneering artifact for the local rock scene

death_metal_dollSep 29 2015