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  | MARTY BALIN ~ BALIN / LUCKY
BGO 1079 (Barcode: 5017261210791) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1981 - 1982 Released: 2013
This is a reissue of the first two solo albums by American vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Marty BalinFind albums by this artist, primarily known as a founding member and one of lead vocalists of the seminal group Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist and later Jefferson StarshipFind albums by this artist. Following his departure from the latter Balin started a solo career, which continues for many years. He died in 2018 leaving behind a glorious legacy in Rock music.
"BalinFind albums with this title", released originally in 1981, featured a team of highly talented but relatively anonymous musicians and presented nine songs, three of which were written by Jesse BarishFind albums by this artist (two of which charted as singles) and only one song was composed by Balin. In an attempt to disassociate his solo career from the Jefferson image, the material was much more "commercial", but his heartfelt vocals and excellent choice of material as well as the superb musicianship produced a Classic Rock gem.
"LuckyFind albums with this title", released in 1983, followed the same pattern as its predecessor, presenting ten excellent songs (one each by Balin and Barish). The album and the singles did not chart, but the music was every bit as good, only the times were changing.
Overall Balin had one of the most expressive voices of the American Rock and his legacy deserves to be remembered, not only because of nostalgic reasons, but primarily for its quality. They don´t make music like this any more.
| | Updated: 24/09/2020Posted: 24/09/2020 | CD 1 Slipcase Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
  | PAPA JOHN CREACH ~ FILTHY / PLAYING MY FIDDLE FOR YOU
ACADIA 8084 (Barcode: 805772808423) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1972 - 1974 Released: 2005
2nd and 3rd albums by US violinist Papa John CreachFind albums by this artist, who became famous after he joined Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist towards the end of their days, an association that lasted for several years and continued with the establishment of offshoots Jefferson StarshipFind albums by this artist and Hot TunaFind albums by this artist. Although Creach was a generation older than the Airplane rockers and of Afro-American origin, his integration into the extended Airplane family worked like a dream, adding a new and exciting dimension to the group´s sound. Creach turned out to be a very prolific musician / composer and in addition to participating in many of the Airplane family recordings he released several albums under his own name on the Airplane "home" label GruntFind albums on this label Records. He also established his own band, named ZuluFind albums by this artist, which accompanied him on his recordings and included excellent players, such as guitarist Kevin MooreFind albums by this artist, keyboardist John ParkerFind albums by this artist, bassist Sam WilliamsFind albums by this artist and drummer Carl ByrdFind albums by this artist. The music is also quite different from the stuff he played with Airplane and consists of a great mixture of Jazz, Funk, Rhythm And Blues and Blues, focusing on the virtuoso violin performances. Most of the tracks are instrumental, although Creach handles the vocal parts very well. In retrospect these albums still sound fresh and are great fun to listen to, a document of an era when anything was possible and musicians were appreciated for their talent and given ample opportunity to explore it. A must for Jefferson Airplane buffs and violin lovers, smoking stuff!
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  | DAVID CROSBY ~ IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME (DELUXE EDITION)
RHINO 081227320423 (Barcode: 081227320423) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1970 Released: 2006
This is a reissue of the seminal debut album by legendary American singer / songwriter David CrosbyFind albums by this artist, recorded in the months following the release of Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungFind albums by this artist album "Déjà VuFind albums with this title", which saw all four members of the group releasing their debut solo albums. The album was recorded in San Francisco and features members of several groups associated with the SF scene at the time, like Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist, Grateful DeadFind albums by this artist and SantanaFind albums by this artist, as well as solo artists like Joni MitchellFind albums by this artist. The combined list of musicians participating on this album reads like the who´s who of American Rock at the time. The original album presented nine original songs by Crosby (one co-written with Nash and Young and one arrangement of a traditional song) and this reissue adds one bonus track, which is an outtake from the original sessions. It also includes a DVD-A with hi-res mixes of the album and some bonus textual material and new liner notes with Crosby´s commentary on the album´s songs.
Of course this album is way beyond just a classic Rock masterpiece from the period when music thrived on Earth – it is a unique symbol of an era. This music symbolizes a generation, a social movement and a state of mind, which includes Flower Power, Psychedelia, Woodstock, Social Awareness and Enlightenment, all happening within a brief period of few years, which was the only Renaissance the American people experienced in their entire history, and which was over before it could achieve anything or change the brutal reality of the Corporate Nation. This music touched millions of people at the time but sadly managed to transfix only a handful of them in the long range, absurdly more outside of the US than Americans themselves.
Musically the album is also a document of the period, when everything was conceivable, allowed and welcomed. The album mixes American Folk, Rock, Psychedelia, Jazz and European Folk influences completely naturally and mostly subconsciously, which creates a unique, one time experience, never to be repeated again. Crosby´s hesitance results in his vocal theatrics and the distinctive way he delivers the lyrics as spoken word rather than singing them at the dramatic peaks of some of the songs. The instrumental accompaniment, which features intensive guitar improvisations in the background, delivered often by more than one guitarist at the same time, is another dimension of this complex and multilayered music. Although the trademark vocal harmonies, which dominate Crosby´s earlier work with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, are present here as well, they are definitely not the centerpiece of this album, which offers a much wider musical scope.
The mayhem that dominated Crosby´s personal life in the years that followed the recording of this album had of course major consequences and as a result his next solo album ("Oh Yes I CanFind albums with this title") was released almost twenty years later, when the world was already changed beyond recognition. Crosby still performs and writes songs and his fifth solo album ("LighthouseFind albums with this title") was released recently (2016), but the magic spark glitters mostly in the hearts of those, like myself, who experienced this music in real time.
An anthem of a generation, a bright star in a dark night sky, a sweet memory… whatever one might consider this album to be, it still has everything great music is supposed to have and once you open your heart to it, it will pay back handsomely. The choice is yours!
| | Updated: 11/08/2019Posted: 14/01/2017 | CD+DVD 2 HDCD Remastered Bonus Tracks Essential Recommend To A Friend |
  | EARTHEN VESSEL ~ HARD ROCK – EVERLASTING LIFE
GEAR FAB 127 (Barcode: 645270012720) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1971 Released: 1999
Only album by US (Michigan) band Earthen VesselFind albums by this artist, which played a heavy Psychedelic Rock similar to Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist, the similarity being emphasized by the fact that they were fronted by a female lead vocalist. Excellent self-penned material, strong vocals and great instrumental work, especially the guitar. Although obscure, this album is as good as anything recorded at the time and deserves to be re-discovered. Wholeheartedly recommended!
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  | FAIRPORT CONVENTION ~ FAIRPORT CONVENTION (EXPANDED EDITION)
POLYDOR 044006829128 (Barcode: 044006829128) ~ UK ~ Folk-Rock
Recorded: 1967 - 1968 Released: 2003
This is the debut album by the legendary British Folk-Rock group Fairport ConventionFind albums by this artist, which was one of the pioneering and groundbreaking recordings of that genre in Britain. The group was a sextet at the time and comprised of lead vocalist Judy DybleFind albums by this artist, vocalist Ian MacDonaldFind albums by this artist, guitarist Richard ThompsonFind albums by this artist, vocalist / guitarist Simon NicolFind albums by this artist, bassist Ashley HutchingsFind albums by this artist and drummer Martin LambleFind albums by this artist. A band fronted by a female vocalist was a novelty on the British scene. The debut album presented twelve songs, seven of which were originals and five were American Folk-Rock songs.
The musical setting of the debut album clearly shows the band influenced by American Folk-Rock, especially early American Electric Folk-Rock bands like Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist, ByrdsFind albums by this artist, Left BankeFind albums by this artist etc., and singers / songwriters like Bob DylanFind albums by this artist, Joni MitchellFind albums by this artist, Leonard CohenFind albums by this artist, Tim HardinFind albums by this artist and others. Created at the very peak of Flower Power, the album was also influenced by Psychedelia, Avant-Garde Jazz and contemporary Classical music, as appropriate for the period. These influences are much more subtle that those of the American Electric Fork-Rock, but they are the reason why this album is not a stylistic carbon copy but an original attempt to find their own artistic expression and in many respects is much more complex than albums by their American counterparts.
The album was almost completely ignored at the time of its release, which prompted the band to switch to Island Records, where they subsequently released the bulk of their legendary classic material, with Dyble being replaced by the superb Sandy DennyFind albums by this artist. In retrospect the album sounds a bit naïve today, but all things considered it still is a great piece of music and a wonderful document of the times, definitely worth revisiting.
This remastered and expanded edition adds for bonus tracks, which include a rare studio track, the band´s first single and a couple of live French TV recordings as well as a nice booklet with rare photographs and informative comments by Hutchings. This is a first rate treat for the band´s many fans.
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  | H.P. LOVECRAFT ~ DREAMS IN THE WITCH HOUSE: THE COMPLETE PHILIPS RECORDINGS
REV-OLA 88 (Barcode: 5013929438828) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1967 - 1968 Released: 2005
This album compiles all the studio recordings (1st and 2nd albums and singles) by the excellent US group H.P. LovecraftFind albums by this artist, one of the most important American bands, which flourished in the late 1960s on the West Coast scene (although formed in Chicago, the band moved to California in the early days of their career). Based on the American Folk tradition, the band´s sound was similar to that of the early Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist, featuring beautiful vocal harmonies by the group´s two founders: guitarist George EdwardsFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Dave MichaelsFind albums by this artist, playing a mixture of self-penned material and covers. They epitomize the American psychedelia probably better than most of their contemporaries both in the instrumental approach, which included atmospheric keyboards, tasty guitar solos and some orchestral arrangements, and the vocal approach, based on perfect, multilayered vocal harmonies. Unfortunately the group fell apart after recording only these two splendid albums. A later incarnation, called just Lovecraft, released two more albums, but these were nowhere near the original greatness. Fortunately, in the 1990s a live recording of the group surfaced on CD ("Live May 11, 1968Find albums with this title") showing them in full splendor. This is absolutely classic stuff, essential listening to Classic Rock enthusiasts and Psychedelic heads. Superb stuff!
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  | H.P. LOVECRAFT ~ H.P LOVECRAFT / H.P. LOVECRAFT II
COLLECTORS` CHOICE 139 (Barcode: 617742013924) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1967 - 1968 Released: 2000
1st and 2nd albums by the excellent US group H.P. LovecraftFind albums by this artist, one of the most important American bands which flourished in the late 1960s on the West Coast scene (although formed in Chicago, the band moved to California in the early days of their career). Based on the American Folk tradition, the band´s sound was similar to that of the early Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist, featuring beautiful vocal harmonies by the group´s two founders: guitarist George EdwardsFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Dave MichaelsFind albums by this artist, playing a mixture of self-penned material and covers. They epitomize the American psychedelia probably better than most of their contemporaries both in the instrumental approach, which included atmospheric keyboards, tasty guitar solos and some orchestral arrangements, and the vocal approach, based on perfect, multilayered vocal harmonies. Unfortunately the group fell apart after recording only these two splendid albums. A later incarnation, called just LovecraftFind albums by this artist, released two more albums, but these were nowhere near the original greatness. Fortunately, in the 1990s a live recording of the group surfaced on CD ("Live May 11, 1968Find albums with this title") showing them in full splendor. This is absolutely classic stuff, essential listening to Classic Rock enthusiasts and Psychedelic heads. Superb stuff!
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ BLESS ITS POINTED LITTLE HEAD
RCA 183544 ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
5th album from 1969. A live album which is a perfect opportinity for the musicians to stretch out and play some great instrumental passages, proving that they could not only produce fabulous studio albums but also were a sensational performing act. The material is taken from the studio albums.
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ CROWN OF CREATION
RCA 184788 ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
4th album from 1968. By the time of this release Jefferson Airplane were the ideal group with years of experience behind them and the style polished to perfection. Considering the fact that they also had very strong writers in Balin and Kantner, this is a mesterpiece in every aspect.This music stands the test of time with no problem whatsoever.
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ LIVE AT THE FILLMORE AUDITORIUM 10/15/66 LATE SHOW – SIGNE`S FAREWELL
COLLECTORS` CHOICE LIVE 6004 (Barcode: 617742600421) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1966 Released: 2010
This album presents previously unreleased live material recorded by the superb US Rock group Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist. This specific show, recorded at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in SF, presents for the first time a glimpse at the live concert played by the first lineup of the group, which included female vocalist Signe AndersonFind albums by this artist, before she was replaced by Grace SlickFind albums by this artist. In fact this is the very last show Signe played with the group. In retrospect this recording proves how great this band was in every respect and always eons ahead of their time. This is an absolute must to every Jefferson Airplane fan and a great document of the era. A must!
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ LIVE AT THE FILLMORE AUDITORIUM 10/16/66 EARLY & LATE SHOWS – GRACE`S DEBUT
COLLECTORS` CHOICE LIVE 6005 (Barcode: 617742600520) ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 1966 Released: 2010
This album presents previously unreleased live material recorded by the superb US Rock group Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist. This specific show, recorded at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in SF, presents for the first time a glimpse at the live concert played by the second lineup of the group, which included female vocalist Grace SlickFind albums by this artist, after she replaced Signe AndersonFind albums by this artist. In fact this is the very first show Grace played with the group. In retrospect this recording proves how great this band was in every respect and always eons ahead of their time. This is an absolute must to every Jefferson Airplane fan and a great document of the era. A must!
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ LIVE AT THE FILLMORE AUDITORIUM 11/25/66 & 11/27/66 – WE HAVE IGNITION
COLLECTORS` CHOICE LIVE 6006 (Barcode: 617742600629) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1966 Released: 2010
This album presents previously unreleased live material recorded by the superb US Rock group Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist. This specific show, recorded at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in SF, presents for the first time a glimpse at the live concert played by the second lineup of the group, which included female vocalist Grace SlickFind albums by this artist, right after she replaced Signe AndersonFind albums by this artist, now fully integrated into the band. In retrospect this recording proves how great this band was in every respect and always eons ahead of their time. This is an absolute must to every Jefferson Airplane fan and a great document of the era. A must!
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ LONG JOHN SILVER
RCA 183543 ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
8th album from 1972. This is the last studio album by the original group (except for the reunion effort from 1989). By this time the group also included the veteran violin player Papa John Creach, but missed the founding member Mary Balin. David Freiberg (ex-Quicksilver Messenger) replaces Balin as male vocalist.
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ RETURN TO THE MATRIX 02/01/68
COLLECTORS` CHOICE LIVE 6008 (Barcode: 617742600827) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1968 Released: 2010
This album presents previously unreleased live material recorded by the superb US Rock group Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist. This specific show, recorded at the legendary Matrix Club in SF, originally owned by Marty BalinFind albums by this artist, presents for the first time a glimpse at the live concert played by the second lineup of the group, which included female vocalist Grace SlickFind albums by this artist, at their absolute creative peak. In retrospect this recording proves how great this band was in every respect and always eons ahead of their time. This is an absolute must to every Jefferson Airplane fan and a great document of the era. A must!
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ SURREALISTIC PILLOW
RCA 184791 ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
2nd album from 1967. One of the greatest albums of all times and an anthem of the 1967 `Summer Of Love` in San Francisco. Includes two monster hits `Somebody To Love` and `White Rabbit`, which remain to this day absolute psychedelic classics. The album is full of great tunes and excellent performances by all members. A symbol of an era!
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ TAKES OFF
RCA 184789 ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
1st album from 1966. Jefferson Airplane were one of the most important groups in the history of rock and `inventors` of the psychedelic genre. The debut album is the only one that features the singer Signe Anderson, later to be replaced by the legendary Grace Slick. This early effort lacks somewhat in intensity, compared to the explosion of creativity demonstrated on the later releases, but is an important document in the development of the group.
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  | JEFFERSON AIRPLANE ~ VOLUNTEERS
RCA 178227 ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
6th album from 1969. By the time this album was released, the USA was deeply involved in the Vietnam war and the public unrest and social upheaval in America were at their peak. This album was the anthem of the young generation and its sarcastic political and social messages were very strong. No wonder that the political establishment in the USA hated this album, but the young people demostrationg chanted it by heart.
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  | GRACE SLICK ~ MANHOLE
ACADIA 8015 (Barcode: 805772801523) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1973 Released: 2005
1st album by US singer extraordinaire Grace SlickFind albums by this artist, one of America´s greatest female Rock stars of all times, who fronted the legendary Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist and Jefferson StarshipFind albums by this artist bands for decades. She waited with the recording of her debut solo album for the demise of the original Jefferson Airplane and recorded it in the interim period between Airplane and Starship. Of course many of the Airplane members took part in the recording (reading like a who’s who of American Rock), but surprisingly the album is much more adventurous and "progressive" than any of the Airplane recordings. The title track is a 15+ minutes long suite, recorded with a symphony orchestra, which is described as "Theme from the Movie Manhole", but the movie is completely imaginary and never existed in fact. Slick simply realizes here her life-long fascination with cinematography and her wish to create a soundtrack for a movie, even if an imaginary one. She composed all but one of the tracks on the album, with several being co-composed with her Airplane (and life) buddies David FreibergFind albums by this artist and Paul KantnerFind albums by this artist. There is some incredible instrumental work present and of course her singing abilities were never better. Strangely this album remained unreleased on CD for almost three decades, hiding away one of the best moments of the Airplane family ever recorded. This new edition reveals a piece of musical history, which deserves to be appreciated and introduced to new generation of listeners, pointing the way to how music should be treated. This is a must to all Airplane fans and an invitation to those listeners, who never managed to get acquainted with that part of the American music scene.
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  | GRACE SLICK & THE GREAT SOCIETY ~ COLLECTOR`S ITEM FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO SCENE
FLOATING WORLD 6250 (Barcode: 805772620520) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1966 Released: 2013
This is a reissue of the only album by the short lived San Francisco band The Great SocietyFind albums by this artist, fronted by the charismatic singer / songwriter Grace SlickFind albums by this artist, which also included her husband drummer Jerry SlickFind albums by this artist, his brother lead guitarist Darby SlickFind albums by this artist, guitarist / vocalist David MinerFind albums by this artist and bassist / flautist / saxophonist Peter van GelderFind albums by this artist.
The music was recorded live at the mythological San Francisco club “The Matrix” in 1966, and was released by ColumbiaFind albums on this label, first on two separate albums: “Conspicuous Only In Its AbsenceFind albums with this title” and “How It WasFind albums with this title” in 1968, following Grace Slick joining Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist and that band’s phenomenal success. In 1971 Columbia reissued these two album as a 2LP album called “Collector`s ItemFind albums with this title”. The album includes early versions of two songs, that later became signature hits for Jefferson Airplane: “White Rabbit” and “Somebody To Love”.
The music is an absolute classic example of the San Francisco Sound and early American Psychedelia, proposing a brilliant freshness and revolutionary approach to music, which lost completely nothing of its charm over time. Even the sound quality of the live concert has its undeniable charm and the long instrumental jam closing the album is an epitome of that period.
Grace Slick was not only a sublime vocalist and great songwriter, but also a symbol of Liberalism and Social Rights struggle in the US, for which she often had to pay a personal price.
I have not heard this music in ages, and listening to it now not only brings fond memories, but again emphasizes the feeling of despair over contemporary Popular music, which seems to be wondering in the desert in a true Biblical sense.
Overall this is a delightful trip down memory lane…
| | Updated: 19/06/2021Posted: 18/06/2021 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | STEPPENWOLF ~ EARLY STEPPENWOLF / FOR LADIES ONLY
BGO 691 (Barcode: 5017261206916) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1967 - 1971 Released: 2005
4th and 8th albums by US group SteppenwolfFind albums by this artist, which are in fact the earliest and the latest recordings by this band during their initial period of activity. It is quite astonishing to see how the group developed and changed in the short period of four years, with this change reflecting well the overall music scene dramatic developments during that period. Surprisingly (or perhaps not) "Early SteppenwolfFind albums with this title" was not really recorded by Steppenwolf, but by the group SparrowFind albums by this artist, which is the first outfit formed by vocalist John KayFind albums by this artist in Canada, and which eventually settled down on the West Coast and changed the name to Steppenwolf (with some minor lineup changes). Recorded live at the legendary SF "Matrix" club (owned by Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist´s Marty BalinFind albums by this artist), the album is a phenomenal document of the West Coast music scene in 1967, when Rock music, heavily spiced by Psychedelic influences, was breaking all the barriers and moving forward at an incredible pace. The album includes an 21+ minutes version of "The Pusher", which is in fact a freely improvised modern music, having really very little to do with Rock per se, and being closer to Free Improvised Music or Contemporary Classical Music, with extended instrumental improvisations, sound effects, dramatic crescendos, etc. The atmosphere is not far removed form what other West Coast bands were doing at the time, with similar live recordings by the DoorsFind albums by this artist, Jefferson Airplane and Grateful DeadFind albums by this artist serving as proof. "For Ladies OnlyFind albums with this title", in complete contrast to its companion, presents a completely different musical approach, although separated by mere four years. The group was now past its commercial peak, reached with the release of their first two albums, and with a solid Blues-Rock / Hard Rock image and strong songwriting serving as their forte. For their swan song they mellowed up quite a bit, dedicating the album to the ladies in their lives and expressing a strong feminist view, quite contrary to usual chauvinistic approach of most Rock musicians. The songwriting and playing is still very strong, but it´s quite clear that the band was running out of wind and it was time to quit. Kay and various version of Steppenwolf were to appear again in the future and record more albums, but nothing ever would come close to the first eight glorious albums. A classic!
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  | VELVET NIGHT ~ VELVET NIGHT
FALLOUT 2083 (Barcode: 5051125208319) ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 1970 Released: 2008
Only album by the obscure US proto-Prog band Velvet NightFind albums by this artist, which managed to record this little gem before disappearing from the scene. Fronted by female lead singer Lynn BoccuminiFind albums by this artist, the band included also five excellent players and managed to create a full and relatively heavy (for that time) sound, with an overall effect sounding somewhere between Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist and Vanilla FudgeFind albums by this artist. The material includes both original material and a few covers, which (as opposed to most cases) are excellent and quite different interpretations of the originals, especially the great tribute to CreamFind albums by this artist, which covers four of Cream’s classic songs. Organ, guitar, sax / flute and good lead vocals – all the necessary ingredients for early 1970s classic sound are here, recorded at the legendary NY Record Plant studios, this is a great trip down the memory lane well worth investigating.
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