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BAKER GURVITZ ARMY ~ BAKER GURVITZ ARMY ESOTERIC 2247 (Barcode: 5013929734722) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1974 Released: 2011 This is the 1st album by the British supergroup Baker Gurvitz ArmyFind albums by this artist, which was created when legendary drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist joined forces with brothers Adrian GurvitzFind albums by this artist (guitar) and Paul GurvitzFind albums by this artist (bass), known to British proto-Prog fans as the founders of the legendary band GunFind albums by this artist. Before the trio was joined by keyboardist and vocalist, they recorded this excellent debut album. These three formidable musicians had enough talent between them to blow any band off the stage, which is clearly evident from what´s enclosed here. Both Baker´s drumming and Adrian´s guitar playing is some of the best ever heard on record. This music simply refuses to fade out and remains to be vibrant and exciting. Play it loud!

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BAKER GURVITZ ARMY ~ ELYSIAN ENCOUNTER ESOTERIC 2248 (Barcode: 5013929734821) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1975 Released: 2011 This is the 2nd album by the British supergroup Baker Gurvitz ArmyFind albums by this artist, which was created when legendary drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist joined forces with brothers Adrian GurvitzFind albums by this artist (guitar) and Paul GurvitzFind albums by this artist (bass), known to British proto-Prog fans as the founders of the legendary band GunFind albums by this artist. The trio was joined by excellent keyboardist Peter LemerFind albums by this artist (with extensive Jazz background) and extraordinary vocalist Steve ParsonsFind albums by this artist (ex-SharksFind albums by this artist aka Mr. Snips). These five formidable musicians had enough talent between them to blow any band off the stage, which is clearly evident from what´s enclosed here. Both Baker´s drumming and Adrian´s guitar playing is some of the best ever heard on record. This music simply refuses to fade out and remains to be vibrant and exciting. Play it loud!

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BAKER GURVITZ ARMY ~ HEARTS ON FIRE ESOTERIC 2249 (Barcode: 5013929734920) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1976 Released: 2011 This is the 3rd and last album by the British supergroup Baker Gurvitz ArmyFind albums by this artist, which was created when legendary drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist joined forces with brothers Adrian GurvitzFind albums by this artist (guitar) and Paul GurvitzFind albums by this artist (bass), known to British proto-Prog fans as the founders of the legendary band GunFind albums by this artist. On this album the trio was joined by four different keyboardists (each playing on different tracks) and extraordinary vocalist Steve ParsonsFind albums by this artist (ex-SharksFind albums by this artist aka Mr. Snips). These formidable musicians had enough talent between them to blow any band off the stage, which is clearly evident from what´s enclosed here. Both Baker´s drumming and Adrian´s guitar playing is some of the best ever heard on record. This music simply refuses to fade out and remains to be vibrant and exciting. Play it loud!

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BAKER GURVITZ ARMY ~ LIVE IN MILAN ITALY 1976 VOICEPRINT / TMQ 054 (Barcode: 604388738021) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1976 Released: 2010 This live recording is one of several releases based on the private archives of legendary drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist, which finally see the light of day. Although not intended for a formal release and suffering from "bootleg" sound quality problems, the musical importance of this material is so significant, that it overshadows any technicalities and is essentially a Godsend. This album brings a live recording of the group Baker Gurvitz ArmyFind albums by this artist, which he founded with ex-GunFind albums by this artist and Three Men ArmyFind albums by this artist members guitarist Paul GurvitzFind albums by this artist and bassist Adrian GurvitzFind albums by this artist and ex-SharksFind albums by this artist member vocalist Steve ParsonsFind albums by this artist (aka. SnipsFind albums by this artist). Baker Gurvitz Army recorded only three albums during its short life-span, and any additional material by the band is invaluable. The material is drown from the band´s studio albums and was recorded during the band´s final tour. Several surprises are heard here for the first time, like the group´s version of CreamFind albums by this artist´s "Sunshine Of Your Love". Definitely worth investigating, provided you´re not squeamish about sound quality.

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GUN ~ GUN / GUNSIGHT BGO 459 (Barcode: 5017261204592) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1968 - 1969 Released: 1999 1st and 2nd albums by UK Prog trio GunFind albums by this artist, led by guitarist Adrian GurvitzFind albums by this artist, who also wrote all the music, and including also his brother Paul GurvitzFind albums by this artist on bass and Louis FarrellFind albums by this artist on drums. Both albums are a fantastic mixture of Hard Rock, Prog and Psychedelics, with Adrian Gurvitz displaying some amazing guitar abilities. The basic trio format is expanded by usage of rich orchestral arrangements, which in my opinion are not only excellent, but also represent one of the very early and very successful attempts to create Orchestral Rock. The music is also excellent and original and in retrospect quite daring and ahead of its time. These two albums have been among my favorites for almost 40 years, which surely proves that they didn´t go stale with age. The band fell apart after the release of the second album, but the Gurvitz brothers kept going during the 1970s as members of Tree Man ArmyFind albums by this artist and later Baker-Gurvitz ArmyFind albums by this artist with legendary drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist. Definitely worth investigation for those who missed these relatively obscure gems!

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