rep>>> Various Artists - Ah Feel Like Ahcid 24 American Psychedelic Artefacts From The EMI Vaults (1966-70 us / canada, garage psych, 2007 remaster)

Following on from the excellent Insane Times, which recently collected up a selection of UK psych on EMI’s sprawling family of labels, here’s the sister comp covering American big-label wigginess. The added positive here is more previously unreleased material.

Just like Nuggets, the grandaddy of all acid flashbacks, this draws together the whole gamut of psychedelic subgroups from A to fish. Things kick off with two all-time great garage punkers (The Balloon Farm’s A Question Of Temperature and the Third Bardo’s turbo-swaggering Five Years Ahead Of My Time), before veering into proto-prog, acid rock, exotic Eastern fakery, sunshine pop and comedy cash-ins (hmm, I Stole The Goodyear Blimp). Then there are the big boys: The Beach Boys, Beefheart, The Steve Miller Band. Something for everybody, see. An overview, an introduction, a splendid time guaranteed for all, with a great booklet and five digital download bonus tracks.

As for highs, just say Yes to Fargo’s drippy obscurity Sunny Day Blue, and get the giggles at the pre-Allman Brothers combo Hour Glass, and their ambient existential talkover, Bells.

by Derek Hammond, 31 January 2008

Artist - Title - Composer

1. The Balloon Farm - A Question Of Temperature (Don Henny, Ed Schnug, Mike Appel) - 2:40

2. The Third Bardo - Five Years Ahead Of My Time (Rusty Evans, Victoria Pike) - 2:13

3. The Book Of Changes - I Stole The Goodyear Blimp (T. Smith) - 2:20

4. First Crew To The Moon - The Sun Lights Up The Shadows Of Your Mind (Jerry Millstein) - 2:21

5. SRC - Up All Night (Scott Richardson, Gary Quackenbush, Elmer George Clawson, Glenn Quackenbush, Steve Lyman) - 3:07

6. Morning Dew  - Crusader's Smile (Malcolm Robinson) - 2:48

7. The Fallen Angels  - Mother's Homesick Too (Robert W. Decker III, George F. Meier Jr.) - 2:22

8. The Human Beinz - April 15th (Dick Belly, Lex De Azevedo) - 6:55

9. Kim Fowley - Bubblegum (Marty Cerf, Kim Fowley) - 2:30

10.T.I.M.E - Tripping Into Sunshine (Larry Byron, Bill Richardson, Steve Rumph, Nick St. Nicholas) - 3:07

11.Steve Miller Band - The Beauty Of Time Is That It's Snowing (Steve Miller) - 5:13

12.The Beach Boys - Never Learn Not To Love (Dennis Wilson) - 2:31

13.Chris And Craig - Isha (Chris Ducey) - 2:14

14.The Raik's Progress - Sewer Rat Love Chant (John Kates, Steve Krikorian, Duane Scott) - 2:39

15.Mother Tucker's Yellow Duck - One Ring Jane (Don McDougall, W. Iveniuk) - 4:19

16.Mad River - Wind Chimes (David Robinson, Rick Bockner, Lawrence Hammond, Tom Manning, Greg Dewey) - 7:12

17.Gandalf - Can You Travel In The Dark Alone (Peter Sando) - 3:05

18.Hour Glass - Bells (Peter Alin) - 2:22

19.Food - Forever Is A Dream (Ted Ashford, Steve White, Bill Wukovich) - 4:04

20.David Axelrod - Urizen (David Axelrod) - 4:00

21.The Common People - Soon There'll Be Thunder (Denny Robinett, Jerrald Robinett) - 2:20

22.Fargo  - Sunny Day Blue (Marty Cooper) - 2:28

23.Quicksilver Messenger Service - Bears (Roger Perkins) - 2:10

24.Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band - Ah Feel Like Ahcid (Don Van Vliet) - 3:04

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rep>>> Bodine - Bodine (1969 us, exceptional country rural rock funky soulful psych)

Bodine is as solid as it gets, loaded with tunes as good as anything played on classic rock radio today. You would think that stations would be interested in expanding their content with picks from the vast piles of unknown classics (Bodine included), but it’s still the same old hits, recycled day after day, some 40 years later. In any case, this little lost gem, produced by Bill Cowsill, is a strong promise from a band that would disappear after just one release.

The sound is influenced by country rock, with rural acoustic guitar driving back seat to funk bass lines and stabbing double tracked guitars. But the song structures have Ray Davies-ian 3-part movements and a strong Beatles influence, especially on the bouncy Statues Of Clay. Apart from this review, I think the vocal harmonies are cool, the backups strangely adding “eee’s” to the excellent Easy To See and trading vocal leads easily standing next to groups like Blood Sweat and Tears. It’s nice to find a record with a lotta soul made by some kids with seriously blue eyes.

I find it amazing a band so unknown could have such powerfully memorable songs, though not everything has aged wonderfully. Take It Back satisfies but teeters near television theme schmaltz. But the boys do manage to approach Jim Ford’s country funk on clear winners like Keep Lookin’ Through Your Window. If you give it a chance, you’ll find there really are no throwaways on Bodine’s only album.

by Brendan McGrath 

Tracks
1. Short Time Woman (Eric Karl) - 3:44
2. Oakland (Kerry Magness) - 3:19
3. Into My Life (Eric Karl) - 2:55
4. Travelogue (Steve Lalor) - 3:07
5. It's Just My Way (Eric Karl) - 5:41
6. Easy To See (Steve Lalor) - 2:51
7. Take It Back (Eric Karl) - 3:22
8. Keep Lookin' Through Your Window (Eric Karl) - 3:47
9. Statues Of Clay (Steve Lalor) - 2:44
10.Long Way Just To Go Home (Eric Karl) - 2:56
11.Between The Lines (Steve Lalor) - 3:33
12.Disaster (Eric Karl) - 3:09

The Bodine
*Kerry Magness - Bass
*Jon Keliehor - Drums
*Eric Karl - Guitar
*David Brooks - Keyboards
*Steve Lalor - Guitar

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rep>>> Jacob's Creek - Jacob's Creek (1969 us, essential folk psych bluesy rock, 2011 reissue)

This Trenton New Jersey band was lead by brothers Lon and Derrek Van Eaton, who previousle played with local garage band The Tree, along with drummer Tim Case and are best-known for the subsequent music they made for The Beatles’ Apple label. 

They added guitarist Steve Burgh and singer guitarist Bruce Foster to form Elisium in 1968, which morhed into Jacobs Creek. Basing themselves in New York, they played at Andy Warhole's Factory, opened the Doors and soon signed to Columbia, who placed them with producer  Al Lawrence (perhaps best known for his work with Santana).

The quintet's resulting album was issued in August 1969 complete with a lyric insert and touched on pop, rock, country, blues, psychedelia and Folk. With arrangements encompassing electric guitars, horns and sitar, unfortunately the label didn't promote it, and (despite encouranging radio play) didn't sell. The band continue to play around New Jersey

finally splitting in March 1971. Brothers Lon and Derrek Van Eaton put together some home recorded demos as a duo, Apple's manager Tony King liked what he heard and recommended the duo  to George Harrisson who arranged for them to singed to Apple in September 1971 and went on to produce their album, Brother, released next year.

Tracks
1. Colors - 5:20
2. Anonymous Verdict Suite (Jesus' Return / Christian Man) - 7:18
3. Everything's Gonna Be Alright - 2:26
4. Coming… The River - 5:04
5. Do You Understand? - 3:09
6. What's Around - 3:02
7. A Love Song - 2:08
8. Behind The Door - 4:06
9. What You Hear (Lon Van Eaton, Bruce Foster) - 2:53
10.Lonely Fire - 4:10
11.The Circle - 6:10
12.Katharine - 1:01
All songs written by Lon Van Eaton, except where noted.

Jacob's Creek
*Lon Van Eaton - Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals
*Steve Burgh - Guitars, Organ, Vocals
*Derrek Van Eaton - Vocals
*Tim Case - Drums
*Bruce Foster - Guitar, Banjo, Organ
*Steve Mosley -  Drums
Guest Musician
*Denny Storley - Congas

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rep>>> Warren Zevon - Excitable Boy (1978 us, remarkable folkish groovy rock, 2007 remaster and expanded)

Despite his many affiliations within Los Angeles’ session scene, Warren Zevon was a struggling songwriter who was going nowhere in a hurry when his pal Jackson Browne convinced Asylum Records to take a chance on signing him.

With Browne at the helm, Zevon gave birth to a pair of albums — his self-titled endeavor and its follow-up Excitable Boy. Taken together, they gave him the means, for better or for worse, to live a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, at least temporarily. Admittedly, 30 years after the fact, both collections sound a tad dated, forever tethered to the ’70s by the sort of glossy sheen that typically was affixed to singer/songwriter efforts from the era. Still, there’s no denying the potency of Zevon’s formula, which refreshingly injected a twist of biting satire into the more romantic inclinations of his peers.

Although it was, in actuality, Zevon’s third endeavor, Excitable Boy had the look and the feel of a sophomore effort. By Browne’s own admission, the collection was constructed from its predecessor’s spare parts, and although they were exquisite specimens — both Werewolves of London and the title track had been set aside and saved — the fact remains that there was less unity amongst the set’s contents. Nevertheless, it’s hard to quibble with the songs themselves. 

Here’s an indication of Excitable Boy’s strength: Six of its nine tracks were redeployed to form the basis of Zevon’s greatest hits retrospective A Quiet Normal Life. Of the remaining cuts, only the deliciously funky, but ultimately lightweight Nighttime in the Switching Yard could be considered filler. The other two selections — Tenderness on the Block’s gently optimistic message from a father to his daughter and Veracruz’s mournful depiction of the casualties of American imperialism — are equally worthy contenders.

That’s quite a testament to Zevon’s capabilities, especially considering that the rest of Excitable Boy was filled with his widely recognized tales of a predatory ladies’ man (Werewolves of London), a vengeance-seeking vigilante (Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner), a self-destructive antihero (Lawyers, Guns and Money), and a battered, bruised, and ultimately doomed relationship (Accidentally Like a Martyr).

 Although his later efforts undeniably contained a more cohesive narrative — a product of the maturity that middle age brings as well as the focus that arrived once he overcame his dependence upon alcohol — it arguably is difficult to find a more iconic collection of songs within his canon. Recently reissued with a quartet of bonus tracks — including a haunting rendition of Tule’s Blues (a personal account of the dissolution of his marriage) and the string-draped Frozen Notes (an equally sad reflection upon lost love and loneliness) — Excitable Boy still stands, in spite of its flaws, as strongly, proudly, and defiantly as it ever has

by John Metzger

Tracks
1. Johnny Strikes Up the Band (Warren Zevon) - 2:51
2. Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (David Lindell, Warren Zevon) - 3:52
3. Excitable Boy (LeRoy Marinell, Warren Zevon) - 2:41
4. Werewolves of London (Waddy Wachtel, LeRoy Marinell, Warren Zevon) - 3:31
5. Accidentally Like a Martyr (Warren Zevon) - 3:44
6. Nighttime in the Switching Yard (Jorge Calderón, David Lindell, Waddy Wachtel, Warren Zevon) - 4:21
7. Veracruz (Jorge Calderón, ZevonWarren Zevon) - 3:31
8. Tenderness on the Block (Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon) - 4:01
9. Lawyers, Guns and Money (Warren Zevon) - 3:30
10.I Need A Truck (Outtake) (Warren Zevon) - 0:56
11.Werewolves Of London (Alternate Version) (Waddy Wachtel, LeRoy Marinell, Warren Zevon) - 3:40
12.Tule's Blues (Solo Piano Version) (Warren Zevon) - 3:13
13.Frozen Notes (Strings Version) (Warren Zevon) - 2:03

Personnel
*Warren Zevon - Lead, Harmony Vocals, Piano, Organ, Synthesizer
*Jorge Calderón - Harmony Vocals, Spanish Vocals
*Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar - Guitar, Percussion
*Russ Kunkel - Drums
*Karla Bonoff - Harmony Vocals
*Jackson Browne - Guitar, Harmony Vocals
*Luis Damian - Jarana
*Kenny Edwards - Bass
*John Mcvie - Bass
*Mick Fleetwood - Drums
*The Gentlemen Boys (The Gentlemen Boys Consisted Of: Jackson Browne, Jorge Calderón, Kenny Edwards, J. D. Souther And Waddy Wachtel) - Backing, Harmony Vocals
*Arthur Gerst - Mexican Harp
*Bob Glaub - Bass
*Jim Horn - Saxophone
*Greg Ladanyi - Bells
*Rick Marotta - Drums
*Jeff Porcaro - Drums
*Linda Ronstadt - Harmony Vocals
*Leland Sklar - Bass
*J.D. Souther - Harmony Vocals
*Manuel Vasquez - Requinto
*Waddy Wachtel - Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmony And Backing Vocals
*Jennifer Warnes - Harmony Vocals

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rep>>> Paul Brett's Sage - Schizophrenia (1972 uk, spectacular hard psych folk rock, 2009 remaster)

Schizophrenia, the third and final album, saw the group reduced to a trio with the departure of bassist Dufall. Although not replaced, the bass playing is uncredited, Brett's old friend from the Fire days, Dave Lambert, by this time a member of The Strawbs, added piano and organ to a few tracks. From the opening grooves of Custom Angel Man a new heaviness to the material could be heard with electric guitar hammering between the speakers. There was still an underlying acoustic vibe with piano and acoustic guitar forming the backdrop. Twin electrics also grace the marvellous Song Of Life - Song Of Death, possibly the only other 'rock' song besides Greg Lake's I Believe In Father Christmas to include sleigh bells! The vocals are also quite a bit rougher, giving the songs a harder edge, although the harmonies were still present on more commercial numbers like Charlene and the acoustic numbers like Tale Of A Rainy Night which really emphasises just how proficient Brett was on the guitar. 

Slow Down Ma! is all over the place tempo wise, with a frantic rhythm set up by the congas of Voice accompanied by a real drum kit, played by another Strawbs member, Rod Coomes. The gentler passages have some nice lap steel guitar to add texture. Two instrumental numbers, Limp Willie and Bee are great guitar showcases, the latter featuring a solo acoustic and the former a couple of electrics, along with the sleeve note "Drink eight double rums and you can no doubt make up your own words"! As one might expect from the title, Take Me Back And I Will Love You is a sweet ballad, well mostly, it all gets rather heated at the end and seems to lose its original intent. 

Autumn once again harks back to the style of the original album with flute and oboe (played by Rob Young), acoustic guitar, bongos, harmony vocals and some very tasty electric guitar. A wonderful song. Dahlia, a non-album single, has been added to complete the entire reissue of the songs of Paul Brett's Sage. A good tune that differs from the rest of the group's output in that it features some great violin work. This is undoubtedly by Mike Piggott, who replaced Cowell in the last line-up of the band, despite the sleeve notes stating that the violinist never recorded with the group (Piggott's web site states that he recorded with Brett in 1972, but no other details are given!) 

by Mark Huges

Tracks
1. Custom Angel Man (Paul Brett) - 2:35
2. Charlene (John Hutcheson) - 3:06
3. Song Of Life - Song O f Death (John Hutcheson) - 2:44
4. Slow Down Ma! (John Hutcheson) - 2:59
5. Saviour Of The World (John Hutcheson) - 3:39
6. Limp Willie (Bob Voice, Dick Dufall, Paul Brett, Stuart Cowell) - 1:41
7. Tale Of A Rainy Night (Paul Brett) - 3:03
8. Take Me Back And I Will Love You (John Hutcheson) - 4:13
9. Autumn (Paul Brett) - 4:43
10.Make It Over (Goddard, Phillips) - 3:10
11.Bee (Paul Brett) - 1:01
12.Dahlia (Bonus Track) (Paul Brett) - 4:14

Paul Brett's Sage
*Paul Brett - Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals
*Bob Voice - Percussion, Vocals
*Dick Duffall - Bass, Vocals
*Stuart Cowell - Electric Guitar
*Rob Young - Flute, Piano, Oboe
*Dave Lambert - Piano, Organ
*Rod Coomes - Drums

1970  Paul Brett's Sage - Paul Brett's Sage (2007 japan edition)
1971  Paul Brett's Sage - Jubilation Foundry (2007 Japan remaster)

1972  Paul Brett - Paul Brett (2016 korean remaster)
Related Acts
1969  Velvet Opera - Ride A Hustler's Dream 
1968-70  Fire - The Magic Shoemaker (2009 bonus tracks remaster) 

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rep>>> Drnwyn - Gypsies in the Mist (1978 us, fine acid psych folk rock, private press, 2006 edition)

2006 reissue of the hard to find sole album by US duo Drnwyn. Wonderful record that has some very cool psychedelic moments (especially the track '' The madman and the angel'' ), and a good number of fabulous folk rock midtempos. 

There's drums, bass and lots of acoustic guitars in here, but also electric leads, keys, mandolin and multi- part vocals with some female chorus as well. But most important, very well- crafted songs from start to finish. This was a private release back in 1978, and a deep dive into acid folk- psych. 

Tracks
1. Empty Bars - 4:55
2. Summer Sun - 4:36
3. Secrets Of The Past - 4:50
4. Brothers - 3:03
5. Move A Mountain - 5:02
6. Gypsies In The Mist - 6:27
7. Places Faces Pages - 5:26
8. The Madman And The Angel - 5:22
9. Something To Hang On The - 5:17
Music and Lyrics by David W. Hoag

Drnwyn
*David W. Hoag - Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Synthesizer, Vocals
*John Volio - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Guest Musicians
*Randy Pregibon - Lead Guitar
*Kevin McIlvaine - Bass Guitar
*Larry Davis, Drums
*Greg Smith - Keyboards
*Nancy Fannin - Voclas
*Cheryl McIlvaine - Vocals

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Jesse Winchester - Nothing But A Breeze • A Touch On The Rainy Side (1977-78 canada, excellent country folk rock, 2012 remaster)

Jesse Winchester, Nothing But a Breeze. Given Jesse Winchester’s long tenure on the fringes of stardom, I hesitate to predict that this warm, one-of-a-kind album will put him over the top. But it ought to. Producer Brian Ahern gives the country/rock set a fuller, more satisfying sound than any of its predecessors could boast. And Jesse’s material, which possesses the same timeless quality that the Band used to evoke, has never seemed more striking. Highlights include “You Remember Me,” a superbly sung, bittersweet ballad; “Twigs and Seeds,” a toker’s lament that’s bound to make you smile; and the punchy “Seems Like Only Yesterday.”

by Jeff Burger, May 25, 1977

To judge by the liner notes accompanying A Touch on the Rainy Side, this sixth and arguably best Jesse Winchester album would seem to mark new directions. For the first time, for example, the singer features production by Nashville studio veteran Norbert Putnam. And though Winchester had never previously made an album in the States, he recorded this one in Putnam’s hometown with the aid of country session musicians like David Briggs and Kenny Buttrey. In addition, the program incorporates such apparent surprises as a version of Dawn’s pop hit “Candida.”

For whatever reason, however, the set only rarely reflects the influence of Putnam, Nashville, or the American sojourn. As for “Candida,” the album’s sole non-original, you needn’t brace yourself for a journey into Dawn-like vapidity. Revitalized by Winchester’s phrasing and arrangement, the lyrics garner new dimensions, and the song winds up sounding like one of his own better compositions.

The rest of the LP—which predominantly features the emotive, melancholic ballads suggested by the title and his previous efforts—is just as good. Among my current favorites is the title cut, a tribute to Winchester’s wife that recalls Steve Goodman’s brand of romanticism. Other highlights include Holly,” where the artist employs lilting Latin touches and a singalong chorus to capture the joyous optimism of a new affair; “Wintry Feeling,” which may be the most touching musical “letter” since Leonard Cohen’s “Famous Blue Raincoat”; and “I’m Looking for a Miracle,” a good sample of Winchester’s sharp humor, which he describes as “slightly skeptical gospel.”

by Jeff Burger, October 7, 1978

Tracks

1. Nothing But A Breeze - 4:46

2. My Songbird - 3:45

3. Seems Like Only Yesterday (Stoney Edwards)  - 3:05

4. You Remember Me - 4:48

5. Twigs And Seeds - 2:59

6. Gliding The Lily - 3:58

7. Bowling Green (Phil Everly, Terry Slater) - 4:47

8. Pourquoi Ne M'Aimes-Tu Pas? - 3:20

9. It Takes A Young Girl (Dave Rouner, Ron Rose) - 3:20

10.Rhumba Man - 3:37

11.A Touch On The Rainy Side - 3:58

12.A Showman's Life - 3:52

13.Sassy - 3:18

14.Candida (Irwin Levine, Toni Wine) - 3:26

15.High Ball - 3:14

16.Little Glass Of Wine - 4:53

17.Holly - 3:51

18.Wintry Feeling - 5:12

19.Just Now It Feels So Right - 3:09

20.I'm Looking For A Miracle - 4:14

All songs written by Jesse Winchester except where noted

Songs 1-10 from "Nothing But A Breeze" LP 1977

Songs 11-20 from "A Touch On The Rainy Side" LP 1978

Musicians

Nothing But A Breeze 1977

*Jesse Winchester - Piano, Guitar, Organ, Marimba, Vibes

*Marty Harris - Bass

*Dave Lewis - Drums, Percussion

*Bobby Cohen - Guitar, Mandolin

*Ron Dann - Pedal Steel, Dobro With

*Mickey Raphael - Harmonica 

*Ricky Skaggs - Fiddle, Viola 

*Tom Szczesniak - Accordion

*Jon Clarke - Recorder, Sax

*James Burton – Slide, Guitar Solo (Track 1)

*Glen D. Hardin - Strings 

*Nick Decaro - Strings 

*Emmylou Harris - Supporting Vocals

*Herb Pedersen - Supporting Vocals

*Anne Murray - Supporting Vocals

*Dianne Brooks - Supporting Vocals

*Nicolette Larson - Supporting Vocals

A Touch On The Rainy Side 1978

*David Briggs - Keyboards

*Shane Keister - Keyboards

*Steve Gibson - Guitar

*Bobby Thompson - Guitar

*John Goin - Guitar

*Jack Williams - Bass

*Larrie Londin - Drums

*Kenny Buttrey - Drums

*Farrell Morris - Percussion -

*Jamie Nichol - Congas

*Roger Williams - Soprano,  Tenor Sax

*Dennis Solee - Tenor,  Baritone Sax  

*Lloyd Barry - Trumpet

*Terry Williams - Trombone 

*The Shelly Kurland Strings - Strings

*Edward Fusty, Calvin Fusty, Borchard Teel, Sheri Kramer, Liza Silver, Diane Tidwell - Background Voices

*Peter Byrd, Vertrelle Cameron, Joy Cannon, Janet Harley, Cynthia Johnson, Jerome Mcleudon, Carole Strong, Sherman Tribble, Legoria Vernon, Kevin Williams - Chorus

1970-72  Jesse Winchester - Jesse Winchester • Third Down 110 To Go (2012 Edsel)

1974-76  Jesse Winchester - Learn To Love It • Let The Rough Side Drag (2012 Edsel)

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rep>>> Jodo - Guts (1971 uk, stunning heavy blues psych rock, 2007 digipak)

Jodo formed from a band called Axe who had a minor hit with a single called "Running Wild" written by Rod Alexander and Bill Kimber.

Jodo were a British band whose sole album was only released in the US at the time. Killer heavy-rock sound with ultra loud fuzzed out guitars and melodic vocals. Engineered by Martin Birch (B. Sabbath, D. Purple, B.O.C.) and produced by Derek Lawrence (D. Purple, Green Bullfrog).

Tracks

1. Nightmare (Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 3:30

2. One Night Stand (Jon Taylor , Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 2:49

3. I'm Still Trying (Jon Taylor , Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 4:50

4. What's Your Number (Earl Jordan, Jon Taylor , Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 2:46

5. Rat Race (Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 2:58

6. Seventeen (Jon Taylor, Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 5:23

7. Wish You'd Never Been Born (Jon Taylor , Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 3:06

8. It's No Good (Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 3:12

9. Pushing (David James, Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 3:50

10.There's Still Time (Jon Taylor , Rod Alexander, William E. Kimber) - 4:36

Jodo
*Earl Jordan - Lead Guitar, Vocals
*Rod Alexander - Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
*Jon Taylor - Guitar
*Bill Kimber - Vocals
*Chico Greenwood - Drums

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rep>>> Blackwater Park - Dirt Box (1972 germany, sensational heavy psych prog rock, 2015 remaster)

Hard 'n' heavy guitar rock from Berlin, 1971, with 'no-messin' attitude, overloaded guitar, and english vocals. Includes a cover of the Beatles "For No One", and a mini epic 8 min work-out "Rock Song".

Another one of those German bands with a British vocalist. The line-up was Richard Routledge (vocals, guitar), Michael Fechner (guitar), Andreas Scholz (bass, he came from the recently disbanded Murphy Blend!) and Norbert Kagelmann (drums). "Dirt Box" had a promisingly weird cover. The material written by Fechner and Scholz ("Mental Block", "Rock Song" and "Indian Summer") was the best, recalling the brilliance of Armaggedon. 

Routledge's material tended towards boogie blues and sounded more like Free. He also wrote all the lyrics. The album also included a good cover version of the Beatles' "For No One". How the hell did such? an awesome sounding band record only one album ???

Recorded over 4 days in december 71 and released in 72 this 7 track 35 minute album from Germanys Blackwater Park simply rocks. Fabulous basic production gives these high energy hard rockin' tunes extra impetus. Track one features hammond and track five has some rock 'n' roll style piano, the last track is 'For no one' from the Beatles Revolver album but centrepiece goes to the 8m 42s track 'Rock Song' driven along by a frantic riff, it's eastern infused middle section leading into a fantastic call and response guitar solo created by just useing a bit of reverb which will have you reaching for your air guitar. 

by Mark Jones

Tracks

1. Mental Block (Andreas Scholz) - 3:16

2. Roundabout (Richard Routledge) - 5:26

3. One's Life (Andreas Scholz, Richard Routledge) - 3:08

4. Indian Summer (Hilary Tansey, Richard Routledge) - 6:13

5. Dirty Face (Paul Pilnick, Michael Fechner, Richard Routledge) - 4:29

6. Rock Song (Michael Fechner, Richard Routledge) - 8:45

7. For No One (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 3:30

The Blackwater Park
*Richard Routledge - Vocals, Guitar
*Michael Fechner - Guitar
*Andreas Scholz - Bass
*Norbert Kagelmann - Drums

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rep>>> Various Artists - The Electric Asylum Volume 6 Rare British Acid Freakrock (1971-76 uk, multicolored tunes, 2014 release)

Somewhere in between the psychedelic dream and the three-day week lies the curious remains of a bygone age. Electric Asylum 6 unveils an unforgiving world of melodic absurdity with psychotic, at times erotic, and neurotic sounds to arouse the senses one more time. Rocksteady Trojan stalwarts get into their platform boots as Marsha Hunt and her 22 turn the senses inside-out with a venomous rocker for Vertigo. An intrepid Time Lord prescribes a dose of infectious electronica rivaled only by a neurotic blast of Rococo before Buster break into the nearest Moog retailer, triumphant. Prizes go to the first one to spot the leprechaun! Includes a 16-page booklet with comprehensive liner notes and rare color photographs.

Artists - Tracks - Composer

1. The Pioneers - Honey Bee (Anna Crooks, Sidney Crooks) - 4:19

2. Danta - Mau Mau (Kenny George, Val McDonald, Vernon Cummings) - 3:23

3. Bambi - Lady Of Lies (Carol Barratt, Karl Jenkins) - 3:07

4. Smoke - Shagalagalu (Geoff Gill) - 3:20

5. John Pertwee - Who Is The Doctor (David MacIver, Ron Grainer) - 2:20

6. Marsha Hunt's 22 - Medusa (Hugh Burns, Marsha Hunt) - 3:30

7. Frog - Living Dead (John Cameron) - 2:16

8. The Barron Knights - Turning My Back On You (Peter Langford) - 2:41

9. Colin Young - You're No Good (Colin Young) - 3:49

10.JSD Band - Cuckoo (Traditional) - 3:50

11.Jeff Smith - Going To A Party (Jeff Smith) - 2:10

12.Rococo - Ultrastar (Geoff Ward, Roy Shipston) - 2:40

13.Jigsaw - And I Like You (Clive Scott, Des Dyer) - 2:49

14.Buster - Ring Around (Adrian Baker, Roy Morgan) - 2:30

15.The Dawn Chorus - Little Green Men (Gerry Morris) - 2:30

16.C Starr - Bad Boy (Barry Stoller) - 2:58

17.Winston - Mona (Barry Green, Lynsey De Paul) - 2:59

18.Chris Garret And Sweet Poison - Family Man (Chris Garrett) - 2:57

19.Memories - Lay It On Me (Daire Doyle, Mick Swan) - 3:16

20.Henry Turtle - Come Over Here (Henry Turtle) - 2:49

The Electric Asylum series
1970-74  Volume One
1970-75  Volume Four
1969-75 Volume Five 
other Past and Present compilations
60-70's  Floor Filler Killers / New Directions Vol. 3
60-70's  Mind Expanders Vol.2
1967-74  Psych Bites Vol.1
1968-74  Psych Bites Vol.2
1969-73  Up All Night

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