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BLODWYN PIG ~ AHEAD RINGS OUT (EXPANDED EDITION) EMI 357685 (Barcode: 094635768527) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2006 This is the 1st album by the brilliant British Blues / Rock / Jazz / Prog Giants Blodwyn PigFind albums by this artist, formed by guitarist Mick AbrahamsFind albums by this artist after he left Jethro TullFind albums by this artist, and including flautist / saxophonist Jack LancasterFind albums by this artist, bassist Andy PyleFind albums by this artist and drummer Ron BergFind albums by this artist. This is a superb example of great songwriting and divine execution, which includes heavenly guitar licks and great Jazzy saxophone improvisations. This new editions adds some hyper-rare bonus tracks and the whole package is simply beyond essential. A classic of the era!

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KINKS ~ MISFITS BMG 4099964062373 (Barcode: 4099964062373) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1977 - 1978 Released: 2024 This is a reissue / remaster of the 17th studio album by the seminal British Rock group The KinksFind albums by this artist. The lineup includes vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Ray DaviesFind albums by this artist, his brother vocalist / guitarist Dave DaviesFind albums by this artist, keyboardist John GoslingFind albums by this artist, bassists John DaltonFind albums by this artist / Andy PyleFind albums by this artist (who replaced Dalton) and drummer Mick AvoryFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, nine written by Ray Davies and one written by Dave Davies. Four of the songs were “leftovers” from the recording session for their previous album “SleepwalkerFind albums with this title”. It was the last album featuring Gosling, who was with the group since 1970. The album, same as its predecessor, marks the return of the group to the “conventional” song oriented output, which followed the period of complex concept albums. In retrospect it is an excellent collection of songs, which emphasizes Ray Davies’ songweaving talents, which is amongst the finest in British Rock history. It’s a pity that this new reissue does not include the bonus tracks included on the earlier reissues. Overall, this is a mostly forgotten classic album, which is well worth being remembered. The Kinks where one of the most important British Pop / Rock acts and never recorded a bad album.

Updated: 18/01/2025Posted: 18/01/2025

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