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JEFF BECK ~ BECK-OLA EPIC 66084 ~ UK ~ Classic Rock 2nd album from 1969 and every iota as good as the debut, with identical line-up. Both albums are credited with the initiation of `heavy rock`, but although Beck uses his guitar to play some heavy riffs, but today`s standards this is quite timid. Nevertheless this is magnificent music, played and sung by true visionary musicians and a great reminder of some of rock`s greatests moments.

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JEFF BECK ~ BECK-OLA (EXPANDED EDITION) EMI 578750 (Barcode: 724357875028) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2004 This is the 2nd and last album by the group formed by guitarist Jeff BeckFind albums by this artist soon after leaving The YardbirdsFind albums by this artist. Combining forces with vocalist Rod StewartFind albums by this artist, pianist Nicky HopkinsFind albums by this artist, bassist Ron WoodFind albums by this artist and drummer Tony NewmanFind albums by this artist, Beck´s group was every bit a supergroup as the other ensembles led by ex-Yardbirds guitarists: CreamFind albums by this artist (with Eric ClaptonFind albums by this artist) and Led ZeppelinFind albums by this artist (with Jimmy PageFind albums by this artist). Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, with exceptional performances by Beck and Stewart, combining raw energies and great talent, this is a masterpiece of the era. This album includes some originals as well as superb arrangements of classic blues songs and other no less inspiring material pays off in this case. The sound is even heavier than on the debut album. This is classic Rock with an early definition of what "Hard Rock" will sound like a few years later and altogether is just one hell of a kick to listen to after all these years. This edition provides a much better sound quality and a plethora of bonus track, which were previously impossible to find. Not to be missed!

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