tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64775035387133364662024-03-23T12:04:58.370+02:00RockisoneEVERYTHING ABOUT ROCK MUSIC...Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-32010343375795058112010-06-18T02:33:00.001+03:002010-06-18T02:36:33.007+03:00Patrick Moraz - Out in the sun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_Ir-6ZNX9Ir1ecOj-8yqfbQZbnitIe9Yl96EPlxRkHBnuCG15zGPIoGmibiONvolhSyNXaEwFbJEa6a1x2k1C3rgTVNnkMZlKurfmwuj6JrudGxYO2w_olfjsnnRhggaSng1Qs9O3NM7/s1600/44831%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483890524841007698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_Ir-6ZNX9Ir1ecOj-8yqfbQZbnitIe9Yl96EPlxRkHBnuCG15zGPIoGmibiONvolhSyNXaEwFbJEa6a1x2k1C3rgTVNnkMZlKurfmwuj6JrudGxYO2w_olfjsnnRhggaSng1Qs9O3NM7/s320/44831%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/400197398/Patrick_Moraz.rar.html">http://rapidshare.com/files/400197398/Patrick_Moraz.rar.html</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-2246246378591672492010-06-18T02:31:00.002+03:002010-06-18T02:33:50.125+03:00Berlin - Pleasure Victim<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkfEXYFP1kpTz5pJ-FBUyON4c6ITuimc8prTGFAAzjOtSPuAW9dffky_l7xeh5CBt_cgNR6FELuQS0QvKxqQlz1m_VqOQhG70VLATRRW1QT4YlFr1WxSwu59pPwUZz0uLY5XPbu0cmp42/s1600/33373%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483889808743685970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkfEXYFP1kpTz5pJ-FBUyON4c6ITuimc8prTGFAAzjOtSPuAW9dffky_l7xeh5CBt_cgNR6FELuQS0QvKxqQlz1m_VqOQhG70VLATRRW1QT4YlFr1WxSwu59pPwUZz0uLY5XPbu0cmp42/s320/33373%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/400197566/Berlin.rar.html">http://rapidshare.com/files/400197566/Berlin.rar.html</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-70199135406296156722010-06-18T02:23:00.003+03:002010-06-18T02:30:54.359+03:00SBB - 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxSzXFXThLJA4uLQSAigWwbluhHKtHVNFm57ErZk50g8QFTNyH1OX0XnQYladdkbkMMTUu3TPl8DvWfZPnnh97AV4F4rO4DWGI1rVMHKlwfDt_fgNCB2vAL6FDOlb5EQ8uwPs9jIPgAhM/s1600/283663%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483888164526580546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxSzXFXThLJA4uLQSAigWwbluhHKtHVNFm57ErZk50g8QFTNyH1OX0XnQYladdkbkMMTUu3TPl8DvWfZPnnh97AV4F4rO4DWGI1rVMHKlwfDt_fgNCB2vAL6FDOlb5EQ8uwPs9jIPgAhM/s320/283663%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/400197489/SBB.rar.html">http://rapidshare.com/files/400197489/SBB.rar.html</a>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-73716702981321798002009-12-26T17:17:00.002+02:002009-12-26T17:28:40.493+02:00Vavoura Band - Live, the early days<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaF90CwrFqnfp4qpvJBCDXM24-bbCIgigbdMyeJrnsMjwpSyvEvfCwCI-sIkoRcfH9Ze2bs4-p5YMYCxldJczdLexcP-iuWQrBcOf6yWil4fxIoXWEuTfKyFqFfdSwOYtam7ev32YJMMv/s1600-h/vavoura+band.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419564673381192418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaF90CwrFqnfp4qpvJBCDXM24-bbCIgigbdMyeJrnsMjwpSyvEvfCwCI-sIkoRcfH9Ze2bs4-p5YMYCxldJczdLexcP-iuWQrBcOf6yWil4fxIoXWEuTfKyFqFfdSwOYtam7ev32YJMMv/s320/vavoura+band.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>One of the most underated hard rockin' bands in Greece presents here a compilation including various live recordings , from the group's early days ...</div><div>The band, (with it's two original members ; Johnny Vavouras on bass , Yiannis Drolapas on guitar and session drummers ) still perform live acts in small pubs all over Athens...</div><div>Enjoy !</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/326153364/Live_-_The_early_days.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/326153364/Live_-_The_early_days.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-23356079505612323012009-12-26T17:02:00.003+02:002009-12-26T17:17:44.671+02:00Orion - The Hunter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGaOasPmz99QUNqFzByFWqyjPwwfCNFcP858WZZkMT9JaCcXnba0_fJzcL7nzQeLO4I2Ju46FDCvA5S31SyFTFAaAC2ke9y287rfTJbgKK19CpT-kNDJJhQ5wGHVP0LYRMCp4umTGOHRP/s1600-h/orion.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419562349859256978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGaOasPmz99QUNqFzByFWqyjPwwfCNFcP858WZZkMT9JaCcXnba0_fJzcL7nzQeLO4I2Ju46FDCvA5S31SyFTFAaAC2ke9y287rfTJbgKK19CpT-kNDJJhQ5wGHVP0LYRMCp4umTGOHRP/s320/orion.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>While Tom Schlotz was in his basement studio trying to get the third Boston album put together, band mates Barry Goudreau, Brad Delp and Fran Cosmo teamed up with bassist Bruce Smith and Heart drummer Michael De Rosier and gave us a good idea what Boston might have sounded like if they had kept their original line-up. While De Rosier does a great job on the skins I would have rather seen Sib Hashain in his place, but that's a moot point. Orion the Hunter is a great rock and roll album that sadly seems to have drifted in obscurity. If you're a Boston fan, chances are you'll like Orion the Hunter.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/326153363/Orion_the_Hunter.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/326153363/Orion_the_Hunter.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-69841280239678687602009-12-25T15:54:00.003+02:002009-12-25T16:04:58.978+02:00Vavoura Band - Soundtracks for films<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ehDg_ULYDJdOKxSTdadUrJJjI6YT3X8X_Z2Yp9JvIgT9zzmpTeizaiXE1DykNZffCJekfswfSfPYhC5aTYDbVZn0gvKJeR_vcn8ngnDrgoT_60Xp15b3pS40yJ7kKhKtQ8nLgLvli_z_/s1600-h/525497%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419173177788926738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ehDg_ULYDJdOKxSTdadUrJJjI6YT3X8X_Z2Yp9JvIgT9zzmpTeizaiXE1DykNZffCJekfswfSfPYhC5aTYDbVZn0gvKJeR_vcn8ngnDrgoT_60Xp15b3pS40yJ7kKhKtQ8nLgLvli_z_/s320/525497%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>When I bought this cd,I was hoping for a decent ethnic release from my country.Well I was wrong...It isn't just decent,it's very good!This release features a successful combination of rock with greek traditional sounds,mostly from countryside.If you are into world/ethnic music and consider yourselves open-minded just knock it back!!!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/325724052/Soundtracks_for_Films.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/325724052/Soundtracks_for_Films.rar</a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-56396483558102873092009-10-11T18:52:00.002+03:002009-10-11T19:03:52.213+03:00Vortex Navigation Company - Things Make Patterns As They Fall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMq4Lsjq1L78WEBrq0fPZzMAc1LCeNBA-hl2I-wD6D4IkwMVKcjJ2Rpbyfue1TxcH3lCZaX90FK9981XXbKsKqWCqSuhX_d0fp2WBR41BlbdpA4BRA_hGrbMNJbKT5yd_g9rDTis72e1L/s1600-h/vortex.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391371253370638834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMq4Lsjq1L78WEBrq0fPZzMAc1LCeNBA-hl2I-wD6D4IkwMVKcjJ2Rpbyfue1TxcH3lCZaX90FK9981XXbKsKqWCqSuhX_d0fp2WBR41BlbdpA4BRA_hGrbMNJbKT5yd_g9rDTis72e1L/s320/vortex.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Vortex Navigation Company is the duo of Salamander's Sean Connaughty and Wes Morden (sharing duties on guitar, vocals, and loops/fX), with various guests (mainly percussion), to a large part doing spontaneous improvisations in one or the other's basement 'studios.' "Green Pyramid" is an experiment in mild droney dissonance and spooky lead guitar - not bad for a start. One of the few composed numbers, "Holler" features peculiar extra-bassy vocals over a misty potpourri of acoustic guitar, cricket chirping, and Peter Hollis' organ. It's October and Halloween is almost here... perfect timing! As you can probably tell, the whole album is moody and (presumably) introspective, and "Europa" is perhaps the best result of this approach. Subtle mallet percussion (by Wivinus no less) works beautifully behind the tapestry of warm echoey sounds... hard to distinguish the synthetic loops from the guitars sometimes. Later in the 20-minute piece, it turns slightly grey and even more soupy...a mind-numbing bliss out. Perhaps you won't even notice the Little Drummer Boy making an appearance in the background. "Down in the Willow Garden" is a traditional folk ditty that Sean probably heard drifting across a plantation one day while time-travelling from his current Georgia home-away-from-home. The other VNC original composition is "The Welcoming River," an acoustic piece but is rather unsettling in a very intriguing way - probably my favorite track on the album. On a par with Roger Waters' better dark-toned works anyway. 'Things' wraps up with another lengthy echo-drone work "Flying Low over Green Hills" that builds towards a freak-out climax and then a gradual easing off. All in all, this album is a pretty nice collection of things to lighten your spirit even as it darkens the skies overhead. </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291623730/Things_Make_Patterns_As_They_Fall.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291623730/Things_Make_Patterns_As_They_Fall.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-35561384945721597322009-10-11T18:34:00.003+03:002009-10-11T18:38:15.395+03:00Kansas - Vinyl Confessions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBZyrLdjAM_yHPIovnKsIE6J0mbpQqU50U_KuDPlfoNx-Y2KHuhuXbqhap-lmgDiof5loAca41ljkV9yrfjF5CWQ2rvTYMWrAZ2ZtCpYPtpHkBnp-wrzchcZZq69fJjC7Y_hewLbsPSqM/s1600-h/kansas+vinyl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391366299392034530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBZyrLdjAM_yHPIovnKsIE6J0mbpQqU50U_KuDPlfoNx-Y2KHuhuXbqhap-lmgDiof5loAca41ljkV9yrfjF5CWQ2rvTYMWrAZ2ZtCpYPtpHkBnp-wrzchcZZq69fJjC7Y_hewLbsPSqM/s320/kansas+vinyl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Replacing Steve Walsh with singer/keyboard player John Elefante, Kansas demonstrated that they could carry on by scoring their biggest hit in four years with the Top 20 "Play the Game Tonight," the leadoff track from Vinyl Confessions. Like now-undisputed group leader Kerry Livgren, Elefante was a born-again Christian, however, and his involvement in the songwriting turned the group decisively toward religious lyrical sentiments, often of a judgmental, us-versus-you nature. It's possible that fans who had been happy to accept the notion that "we are dust in the wind" were less patient with the ideas expressed in Elefante's "Face It" ("How many times do I have to tell you?") or Livgren's "(You're Standing on The) Borderline." Or maybe it was just that it was getting hard to distinguish Kansas from Foreigner and Journey. In any case, Vinyl Confessions was Kansas' first album since their debut not to go gold.</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291599854/Vinyl_Confessions.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291599854/Vinyl_Confessions.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-18433540341299220422009-10-11T18:31:00.003+03:002009-10-11T18:33:57.929+03:00Tangle Edge - Tarka<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9fJTZJiMy8agz6f1CEGIHjpy9VMgTwsoe3gjh7ZDzdFvm0TQRtY6SGWVqD4IbJldYmC3A184wcvwpRh_HDJBlFAN-N775bFEn_vs_F7AkeSiyQAlCtjvlFrHhUkIJh-RAcdkLM-HcSCO/s1600-h/tangle+edge.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391365609626330642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 287px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9fJTZJiMy8agz6f1CEGIHjpy9VMgTwsoe3gjh7ZDzdFvm0TQRtY6SGWVqD4IbJldYmC3A184wcvwpRh_HDJBlFAN-N775bFEn_vs_F7AkeSiyQAlCtjvlFrHhUkIJh-RAcdkLM-HcSCO/s320/tangle+edge.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>TANGLE EDGE is a norwegian music group that plays a kind of music that is purely instrumental and mixes improvisation with written parts. Stylistic they combine rock with elements of jazz, etnic and classical music. Though their style is very personal and unique blend, they have by their audience been categorized as differently as progressive rock, krautrock, free- jazz, space rock, canterbury rock, psychedelia, jazz- rock and experimental rock. The band was founded around 1980 by Ronald Nygård (guitars and keyboards) and Hasse Horrigmoe (bass guitar and 12-string acoustic guitar). The current lineup including Kjell Oluf Johansen on drums, has been operating since 1988. Since 1989 they have released four CD's, and toured England, Russia, Italy, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291577310/Tarka.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291577310/Tarka.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-2923768815314701062009-10-11T18:28:00.002+03:002009-10-11T18:31:28.616+03:00Verity - Interrupted Journey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkMALOojFMZPw17DhcwQv_HHPRXzQVBrgn7Xz23CsHBAhriEKq3NM973GCMThSR6VfPMJzUeXdlv5OWVV4Qmys_uuJd482dm0Psa34vPv_5jeAsX6AaR_pu93JBhJAuSvrsg61P7_0FK1/s1600-h/verity+band.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391364941159520546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkMALOojFMZPw17DhcwQv_HHPRXzQVBrgn7Xz23CsHBAhriEKq3NM973GCMThSR6VfPMJzUeXdlv5OWVV4Qmys_uuJd482dm0Psa34vPv_5jeAsX6AaR_pu93JBhJAuSvrsg61P7_0FK1/s320/verity+band.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>John Verity has been jobbing around the music scene since the sixties forming one band after another. He was spotted by Rod Argent and asked if he'd be interested in joining Argent as vocalist as the band's original singer Russ Ballard had departed. He stuck with them for a few years tasting a modicum of success before Argent decided to disband the group. Verity then decided to try his hand at producing before going back into the studio with a new band and producing Interrupted Journey. I use the term band loosely because various people have been invited along to contribute – including Rod Argent, Russ Ballard and Mike Rutherford.This is a surprisingly good album that's worn well over the years. Sure it's hard rock with an AOR bent but there's a solid journeyman approach to the project that retains its credibility. Tracks like "Rescue Me", "Just Another Day (In The Life Of A Fool)" and "Are You Ready For This" will never win any awards for originality but there is an integrity and belief inherent in Verity's powerful voice and proficient guitar playing that makes you sit up and listen. Even powerful ballads like "Fallin'" and "In The Arms Of Someone Else" sound fresh and meaningful. There's an absolutely superb version of "Stay With Me Baby" and special mention must be given to "It's Comin' Right". The song is so much like Styx I was looking for credits for Dennis De Young and Tommy Shaw on backing vocals!</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291577306/Interrupted_Journey.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291577306/Interrupted_Journey.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-13441526734896655052009-10-11T18:23:00.003+03:002009-10-11T18:28:39.025+03:00Mandragora - Earthdance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKfgmlRAnBYDZ6B11CS3y0FFPompNi3MRbkmbGnO2LQRUNSf3uWz7HUoBgd-uuNEhmsd2jZYdaYwNoPABb1zLsi-2Cs-6Rvd9_7mzJR5gnCcFcHn8iewPZBocFWg7ey_SjEDlKDvuxwqw/s1600-h/mandragora.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391363503326976130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKfgmlRAnBYDZ6B11CS3y0FFPompNi3MRbkmbGnO2LQRUNSf3uWz7HUoBgd-uuNEhmsd2jZYdaYwNoPABb1zLsi-2Cs-6Rvd9_7mzJR5gnCcFcHn8iewPZBocFWg7ey_SjEDlKDvuxwqw/s320/mandragora.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Mandragora are a space-rock/world dance-music band from Brighton, England, whose formative output can be described as psychedelic rock with ethnic sounds and tribal rhythms. Formed in 1983, the band have released 5 albums of their own, and a collaborative album with Phil Thornton. They built up a loyal following on the free festival circuit of the 1980s and '90s, and were signed to Delerium Records. In recent years Mandragora have evolved into a world music/electronic dance act featuring singers and musicians from all corners of the globe.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291577309/Earthdance.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291577309/Earthdance.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-76094100817067218132009-10-11T18:21:00.003+03:002009-10-11T18:23:11.606+03:00Cirkus - One<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojrgB6ay2MbPgibJpLqvLdvbADcnKm3faRDwfehffK4c8xBBp6bXKGvKbG8DSEV92Pg2ZI3gJjdi5ErGl2cj84_KdSWpi1gO-6qItpgtTEf0Mqr-fbvV-C9StREiogoBjzlxzySi2gx9B/s1600-h/cirkus.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391363040705617986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojrgB6ay2MbPgibJpLqvLdvbADcnKm3faRDwfehffK4c8xBBp6bXKGvKbG8DSEV92Pg2ZI3gJjdi5ErGl2cj84_KdSWpi1gO-6qItpgtTEf0Mqr-fbvV-C9StREiogoBjzlxzySi2gx9B/s320/cirkus.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is a good re-master of the debut album by this typical UK "Proto-prog" band... a kind of stuff that is not absolutely fascinating, nevertheless it's a good example of the early 70's UK "Proto-prog" (Moody Blues, Spring and Cressida oriented), with a soft symphonic mellow touch. There are interesting and simple songs here, such as "April 73", "You are" and other sad songs like "A prayer"; moreover you find here the best and most progressive song, the title-track, which is divided into two parts, by adding the mellow sound, the classic organ and real fine strings ... well I don't like this genre very much (actually I don't like the majority of the bands whose sound is too much Moody Blues and Barclay James Harvest oriented !!), but anyway I recognize a certain taste within these simple compositions, making this album quite interesting ...</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291577301/One.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291577301/One.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-31026528316297587562009-10-11T18:15:00.002+03:002009-10-11T18:21:25.017+03:00Mike Harrison - Smokestack Lightning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgBi2BHuj9-UQD45_sjkI-LP6JeerErVssjDkb1ieag7sP7rdWZUu8oyuSBbMpTT5oEEs_e5GvUSHpzjK6S8NjVMajBZ3bB2FDDbbSzisVDc7fgEreGycQDDCS499rOxU0b2qr6eWa0s8/s1600-h/mike+harrison.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391361783940353474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgBi2BHuj9-UQD45_sjkI-LP6JeerErVssjDkb1ieag7sP7rdWZUu8oyuSBbMpTT5oEEs_e5GvUSHpzjK6S8NjVMajBZ3bB2FDDbbSzisVDc7fgEreGycQDDCS499rOxU0b2qr6eWa0s8/s320/mike+harrison.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Best known as one of the founding members of The V.I.P.s and Spooky Tooth , following the release of 1971's "The Last Puff" and the breakup of Spooky Tooth, vocalist/guitarist Mike Harrison set off in pursuit of a solo career. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Studios, 1972's "Smokestack Lightning" was co-produced by Harrison and Chris Blackwell. While it wasn't perfect, his sophomore release was far stronger than the debut. On the downside Harrison remained a singer of limited capabilities (an expansive vocal range wasn't one of his strengths). Moreover, on tracks such as "Paid My Dues" Harry Robinson's extensive string arrangements all but drown Harrison's lower register vocals. Those criticisms aside, backing from Spooky Tooth alumnus Luther Grosvenor (who turned in a couple of tasty guitar solos - check out "I Wanna Be Free") and the cream of Muscle Shoals studio players (Barry Beckett, Clayton Ivey, Roger Hawkins, etc.) certainly helped salvage material such as "Tears Behind My Eyes" and the self-penned "Turn It Over". Harrison also proved fairly deft working with the blues - "What a Price" and the title track (though clocking it at over 12 minutes, it was six minutes too long), were both impressive, sounding like something off one of the early Spooky Tooth LPs. To our ears it's probably the best of his three solo releases. Unfortunately, with sales proving non-existent, the following year Harrison and Gary Wright (to that point equally unsuccessful with his solo career) reformed Spooky Tooth. "Smokestack Lightning" track listing: 1.) Tears Behind My Eyes (Jimmy Stevens) - 4:13 2.) Paid My Dues (Jimmy Stevens) - 4:20 3.) What a Price (Domino - Maddux - Jussup) - 5:51 4.) I Wanna Be Free (Joe Tex) - 4:12 5.) Turn It Over (Mike Harrison - Luther Grosvenor) - 6:30 6.) Smokestack Lightening (C. Burnett) - 12:29</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/291577292/Smokestack_Lighting.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/291577292/Smokestack_Lighting.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-61558286894223631522009-09-30T17:33:00.002+03:002010-10-29T23:59:02.764+03:00Psycho - Montage Fatal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaV5WndM1M5JLQCREOsRgqn9TxtDozD4asdl_svABqwrbcSrEyp5Ry92_cQoQjyNwUAH7itdgwE-PS7b3u1XyXG2e16Zak0E096RxZ4JRKjtTPTnvlUMPhMXDB0yRFSVZELM681EPX-zp/s1600-h/psycho.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 276px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387268693966976114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaV5WndM1M5JLQCREOsRgqn9TxtDozD4asdl_svABqwrbcSrEyp5Ry92_cQoQjyNwUAH7itdgwE-PS7b3u1XyXG2e16Zak0E096RxZ4JRKjtTPTnvlUMPhMXDB0yRFSVZELM681EPX-zp/s320/psycho.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The group was formed by Dora Antoniadi and Stefanos Kotatis in the early 80's .They tried to mix rock music with jazz,ethnic and opera.This one and only lp ,although it suffered from poor production,introduced something completely different from the other Greek productions during the same time.The well known in local scene ,Stamatis Spanoudakis made the string arrangement and played all the instruments in the album.Also Gary Wright played the keybords on "The Prisoner".However, the highlight of the album is the alternative version of Talking Heads "Psycho Killer".</div><div>Enjoy...</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286920815/MONTAGE_FATAL.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286920815/MONTAGE_FATAL.rar</a></div><div></div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-25265058812763547672009-09-30T17:27:00.000+03:002009-09-30T18:05:20.042+03:00The Ides of March - Friendly Strangers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SXQQAsqK6vxa8e11gMSvoUz8rexGsQnx61SNnS-2E3KKqlLQs9qE7DG-SPqBbM9S0l45YOuojFiRKV0YDqGi6bI0PWFhR8f0cqVGmPubl4cBzlcuNeejjcac1iAeUXVsNOg9sGlnlYNj/s1600-h/ides+of+march.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387267334632033602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 277px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 232px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SXQQAsqK6vxa8e11gMSvoUz8rexGsQnx61SNnS-2E3KKqlLQs9qE7DG-SPqBbM9S0l45YOuojFiRKV0YDqGi6bI0PWFhR8f0cqVGmPubl4cBzlcuNeejjcac1iAeUXVsNOg9sGlnlYNj/s320/ides+of+march.jpg" border="0" /></a>Everything the Ides of March released on Warner Bros. is on this double CD, including not only all the tracks from both of their Warners albums (1970's Vehicle and 1971's Common Bond), but also the non-LP B-sides "High on a Hillside" and "Lead Me Home, Gently," as well as the 1970 non-LP single "Melody" and the single version of "Vehicle." It's a comprehensive but odd document of a band that seemed torn between commercial and progressive impulses, resulting in a variety that seemed as indicative of uncertain direction as eclecticism. The lay-it-on-heavy Blood, Sweat & Tears-like horn rock is the most dominant sensibility. But there's also room for smooth MOR harmony rock, blatant Creedence Clearwater Revival imitation ("Factory Band"), blatant Crosby, Stills & Nash imitation ("L.A. Goodbye," "We Are Pillows"), a Chicago-like arrangement of Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Wooden Ships," and a way-drawn-out symphonic arrangement of "Eleanor Rigby." Then there's the eleven-minute opus "Tie-Dye Princess," which boasts the immortally dated lyric "Hail hail to the tie-dye princess, hail hail to the tie-dye queen!" Yes, it is a second-division mishmash of the trendily commercial and the trendily progressive. But it's rather enjoyable in its competent, energetic mirroring of some of the period's fads, the heart of a Midwestern horn pop/rock band always beating under the ambition. It's an oddly structured reissue, though. The first disc is jammed with 21 tracks and 79 minutes of music, while the second plays out the string with four tracks and 20 minutes.<br /><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286940454/Friendly_Strangers-_The_Warner_Bros._Recordings_Disc_1.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286940454/Friendly_Strangers-_The_Warner_Bros._Recordings_Disc_1.rar</a><br /><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286940459/Friendly_Strangers-_The_Warner_Bros._Recordings_Disc_2.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286940459/Friendly_Strangers-_The_Warner_Bros._Recordings_Disc_2.rar</a>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-48426112609344235342009-09-30T17:22:00.000+03:002009-09-30T18:05:51.520+03:00La Bambibanda E Melodie - st<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvjdChXBc_qyp9nsdtCRPWoS1tazrPNwyfv2W9fFs1aGmLJ2mE5pDsfzSbWeFFo50hULEyI6BrG7gbDpDKR4Bh3xzUWDR6lr1PhW0ohASK6eIOW9dgmwqZpMUHBN4RSCqetw2dstrnvdZ/s1600-h/bambibanda+e+melodie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387266715632699922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvjdChXBc_qyp9nsdtCRPWoS1tazrPNwyfv2W9fFs1aGmLJ2mE5pDsfzSbWeFFo50hULEyI6BrG7gbDpDKR4Bh3xzUWDR6lr1PhW0ohASK6eIOW9dgmwqZpMUHBN4RSCqetw2dstrnvdZ/s320/bambibanda+e+melodie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Bambi Fossati (of Gleemen and Garybaldi) formed this band in 1974 together with old cohort Maurizio Cassinelli on drums, bassist Roberto Ricci and indian percussionist Ramasandiran Somusundaram. The music is more interesting than the Garybaldi recordings, mostly because Fossati's guitar playing isn't as dominant as on those albums. The percussion gives the music a sound quite similar to Embryo/Kollektiv at times. And even if it has some dull moments, I still must recommend this album.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286940449/Bambibanda_E_Melodie.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286940449/Bambibanda_E_Melodie.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-55789417336178168542009-09-30T17:21:00.000+03:002009-09-30T18:01:50.820+03:00Tomita - Kosmos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhss7CPNyEeLpT9iJKeTal7F6mmspUcCCSnJjjKj4-OggJowK3uFDgaZu6R1EBV5z5IijnH4qwkOqv_6bFoQxmmtGC3uDCpyGWMAJ005uFADJYQrvEVFI0V8kkUgDrF5GJTzRgx8rfOXb9M/s1600-h/tomita.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387265669850414930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhss7CPNyEeLpT9iJKeTal7F6mmspUcCCSnJjjKj4-OggJowK3uFDgaZu6R1EBV5z5IijnH4qwkOqv_6bFoQxmmtGC3uDCpyGWMAJ005uFADJYQrvEVFI0V8kkUgDrF5GJTzRgx8rfOXb9M/s320/tomita.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Tomita is a classical symphonic electronic keyboards musician. Well made, this album is full of symphonic keyboards well recorded. Entirely electronic, it is sometimes quite spacy. Tons of different keyboards involved. Choir imitations, string ensemble simulations, it as really special atmosphere. He interprets many works of the great classical composers.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286920913/Kosmos.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286920913/Kosmos.rar</a></div><div> </div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-84554569970026338492009-09-30T17:16:00.000+03:002009-09-30T18:02:36.910+03:00Lee Michaels - The Collection<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisou0Knhd9j7UoJggkqgIj1gPLLiEvlQnu4S4hsmrCJT_a4skCc3DHID2FP8PLaEupERkIjsgzSjOIfnN6cKRuIqdWJi7P17S1YsoW6TTT6CtDzGOBX-QWvZWDsPVscZVzkSpS-noddmCz/s1600-h/lee+michaels.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387264845713234738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisou0Knhd9j7UoJggkqgIj1gPLLiEvlQnu4S4hsmrCJT_a4skCc3DHID2FP8PLaEupERkIjsgzSjOIfnN6cKRuIqdWJi7P17S1YsoW6TTT6CtDzGOBX-QWvZWDsPVscZVzkSpS-noddmCz/s320/lee+michaels.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A good 18-track overview of his A&M work, drawing from all six of the albums he released between 1968 and 1972. Includes "Do You Know What I Mean," "Stormy Monday," "Heighty Hi," "Hello," "The War," and "Carnival of Life," as well as the 1969 non-LP B-side "Goodbye, Goodbye" and his only Top 40 single besides "Do You Know What I Mean," a cover of "Can I Get a Witness." </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286920568/The_Collection.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286920568/The_Collection.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-73798159922669922672009-09-30T17:13:00.000+03:002009-09-30T18:03:17.828+03:00Moxy - Ridin' High<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvRPO6zz9_QitrcuGTn3pV5_urO5-i_5lnNoLM_BpDroDwgm8CQIcuDzv-P7UsseK8qbwZyKfkdmX-x3xFBxfxxQfx0UNAklRPsuA45GZ1sYpd6_Krs3GzOr01NMzArNzpv39aC9ayE4V/s1600-h/moxy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387264050034617538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvRPO6zz9_QitrcuGTn3pV5_urO5-i_5lnNoLM_BpDroDwgm8CQIcuDzv-P7UsseK8qbwZyKfkdmX-x3xFBxfxxQfx0UNAklRPsuA45GZ1sYpd6_Krs3GzOr01NMzArNzpv39aC9ayE4V/s320/moxy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On their third album Buzz Shearman and co. are offering great hard rock for us. The sound is massive and I truly mean it. This album serves us with many awesome tracks like the opener "Nothin´ Comes Easy", "Ridin´ High", "Young Legs" and "Are You Ready" are entertaining stuff which give you great vibes. Fan of hard rock? Get this one.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286920701/Ridin__High.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286920701/Ridin__High.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-61922956664235734602009-09-30T17:08:00.000+03:002009-09-30T18:03:53.059+03:00Ray Manzarek - The Golden Scarab<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pYr_AQ8dlQzmhLyQzCem4UJYx5hmEtgKkwAj0auBhbh1NW2oIp2VuKkWXSKq7QrAkysO3Hxk3IRJD7vs7F65tVbnNk_vU8xd-f3ZzyCXrOWurInNI1FiPTReG7TsTwF2FW3y62EmhmxY/s1600-h/manzarek.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387262888861261138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pYr_AQ8dlQzmhLyQzCem4UJYx5hmEtgKkwAj0auBhbh1NW2oIp2VuKkWXSKq7QrAkysO3Hxk3IRJD7vs7F65tVbnNk_vU8xd-f3ZzyCXrOWurInNI1FiPTReG7TsTwF2FW3y62EmhmxY/s320/manzarek.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Signed by Mercury, Manzarek's 1975 debut "The Golden Scarab" found him sounding considerably more relaxed than on the final two post-Morrison Doors albums ("Full Circle'' and '"Other Voices"). With longtime Doors producer Bruce Botnick handling the boards and with support from Doors sessions bassist Jerry Scheff, guitarist Larry Carlton and drummer Tony Williams (the latter two aptly displaying some of their classy jazz moves throughout the album), the collection highlighted Manzarek's passable voice on a musically diverse set which curiously downplayed his unique organ runs. Apparently intended as a concept piece, at least to my simplistic ears the plotline was vague, though it seemed to have something to do with Egyptology - witness material like the pseudo-funky title track, 'Solar Boat' and the instrumental 'The Moorish Idol'. Bouncing between tuneful, straightforward rock and more experimental endeavors like 'Oh, Thou Precious Nectar Filled Form (or) a Little Fart', it wasn't the year's most consistent release, nor was it likely to change your life one way or the other, but still had it's share of minor pleasures. Carlton turned in several noteworthy guitar solos including a killer performance on 'Solar Boat. Other highlights included the bossa nova styled 'He Can't Come Today' and the three songs that came the closest to recalling The Doors' rock catalog - 'Downbound Train', the bluesy 'Purpose of Existence Is?, and 'Choose Up and Choose Off''. For some reason Manzarek's voice sounded way better on these three rockers ... Mercury also tapped the album for a pair of singles: - 1974's 'Solar Boat' b/w '' (Mercury catalog number 73477) - 1974's 'Downbound Train' b/w 'Choose Up and Choose Off ' (Mercury catalog number 73601) This was a set that's grown on me over the years and may be the best post-Doors release by any of the band members. Nice Goldfinger-styled makeup there guy ... "The Golden Scarab" track listing: (side 1) 1.) He Can't Come Tomorrow - 4:35 2.) Solar Boat - 5:15 3.) Downbound Train - 5:27 4.) Golden Scarab - 6:42 (side 2) 1.) Purpose of Existence Is? - 6:42 2.) The Moorish Idol (instrumental) - 5:40 3.) Choose Up and Choose Off - 4:42 4.) Oh, Thou Precious Nectar Filled Form (or) a Little Fart - 4:58</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/286920458/The_Golden_Scarab__Lemon_.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/286920458/The_Golden_Scarab__Lemon_.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-38063227641255176072009-09-18T11:29:00.000+03:002009-09-18T11:37:45.532+03:00Pretty Maids - Sin Decade<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLF6Wza__Zv-7dw7jXTLuVfCGNKe0Mxz91lh6oi8IcX_r5s0A0X8EEJZsssQK_uGkhv2XHIeo-Vp5zPDAMiKqqIxLIfOFPUB9OvpBfdftSjwIYW_euTbchb2mvdIRNTvjakOH19ehpWR_/s1600-h/pretty+maids.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382722239181973218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLF6Wza__Zv-7dw7jXTLuVfCGNKe0Mxz91lh6oi8IcX_r5s0A0X8EEJZsssQK_uGkhv2XHIeo-Vp5zPDAMiKqqIxLIfOFPUB9OvpBfdftSjwIYW_euTbchb2mvdIRNTvjakOH19ehpWR_/s320/pretty+maids.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Pretty Maids, headed by vocalist Ronnie Atkins and guitarist Ken Hammer, recorded Sin-Decade from July through September of 1991. The eleven song disc was subsequently released in 1992. The production was handled by Flemming Rasmussen, who had previously worked closely with Metallica.<br /><br />_Sin-Decade_ features ten Atkins/Hammer numbers, and one additional cut, "Please Don't Leave Me", which was penned by the legendary Philip Paris Lynott, with assistance from guitarist John Sykes. "Please Don't Leave Me", which was released as a single, closes the hard-hitting Sin-Decade with style. The ballad was recorded as a tribute to the former Thin Lizzy leader. Throughout the years Lynott and the wealth of music Lizzy recorded, has been a vital influence on the Pretty Maids. The evidence rings true in the music laid down by the Danish rockers from day one.<br /><br />_Sin-Decade_ features several hard songs that feature killer guitar work and kick ass vocals. "Running Out" opens the disc and sets the stage for the heavy numbers on offer, which include the title track, "Come On Tough, Come On Nasty", "Raise Your Flag", "Credit Card Lover", "Healing Touch" and the ripping "In The Flesh". Besides the ballad "Please Don't Leave Me", "Know It Ain't Easy" is a mid-tempo melodic cut, that features a slow burning groove.<br /><br />Hard and heavy, laid down with style... it's a trademark of the Pretty Maids!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/233639271/Sin_Decade__Japan_Bonus_Track_.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/233639271/Sin_Decade__Japan_Bonus_Track_.rar</a>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-25213047553468373562009-09-12T02:19:00.001+03:002009-09-12T03:15:31.310+03:00Guardian - Miracle Mile<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS3MK42ymRjTJFYi28NOVkf8dNW-IE2tcuGBzSaOxzywb6g33jtQ2yTZB6EqBPAZiVE_SWQ313hWTttc4nvmQqoAcVbDMdl8xrXqy6noVWsCHS-EuceaA52EoRZ2kGgmnTLafKqnHX0Vh/s1600-h/guardian.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380353581414931042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS3MK42ymRjTJFYi28NOVkf8dNW-IE2tcuGBzSaOxzywb6g33jtQ2yTZB6EqBPAZiVE_SWQ313hWTttc4nvmQqoAcVbDMdl8xrXqy6noVWsCHS-EuceaA52EoRZ2kGgmnTLafKqnHX0Vh/s320/guardian.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Miracle Mile is the third album of Christian rock band Guardian. It was recorded at the end of 1992 and released in 1993. The album was produced by the Elefante brothers, who were also producing albums for legendary Christian band Petra.<br />This is considered the band's most successful album to date.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/278802282/Miracle_Mile.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/278802282/Miracle_Mile.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-24326181224325784532009-09-12T02:17:00.000+03:002009-09-12T02:52:15.635+03:00Phoenix Down - Under a Wild Sky<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2kEnsM1ygOmwTnupQ0Qta9u0Vf2IMVYQHhf1O3XacPsbZnREF9g4-C2sEVed_CSc_pU2IZ6ViMFsn34VNlkUteyYhdhElLNdBCimoUM6KsrGwT2z4vCFBbfGk5d_MOusv34J4Hju8FpB/s1600-h/phoenix+down.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380353325221295714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2kEnsM1ygOmwTnupQ0Qta9u0Vf2IMVYQHhf1O3XacPsbZnREF9g4-C2sEVed_CSc_pU2IZ6ViMFsn34VNlkUteyYhdhElLNdBCimoUM6KsrGwT2z4vCFBbfGk5d_MOusv34J4Hju8FpB/s320/phoenix+down.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Another long departed but not forgotten cult icon of hard rock returns!Kane Roberts, one time axe slinger for Alice Cooper and part time solo star with albums like the quite impressive and much loved Saints & Sinners, is back after spending the best part of 2 years recording this fresh new studio album.Those expecting him to immediately pick up where he left off will certainly be surprised.Pleasantly though, I think, because this album grows with every listen and will undoubtedly become a new cult favourite.The style is certainly varied, but the album carries a common thread, so the songs do not sound too much out of place.With the style jumping around a lot, there is the danger that some fans are going to hate or at least dislike some elements of the album. </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/278802494/Under_a_Wild_Sky.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/278802494/Under_a_Wild_Sky.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-12177686172967120022009-09-12T02:16:00.001+03:002009-09-12T02:43:48.016+03:00Le Orme - Felona e Sorona<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPZ-PkRdzGdBy6PS5t_4s9d14KtFan-VNTo7kTWCmKodwfThMaQ32uPpkVOgmYZZX26JP2MN0W2XyZjxbsDvSEbnoY8Z0G-Hjzsm8RlIUrckxd6rxT0ixziG96GaiRcpvCAV4iTTueEM6/s1600-h/le+orme.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380352868215058722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPZ-PkRdzGdBy6PS5t_4s9d14KtFan-VNTo7kTWCmKodwfThMaQ32uPpkVOgmYZZX26JP2MN0W2XyZjxbsDvSEbnoY8Z0G-Hjzsm8RlIUrckxd6rxT0ixziG96GaiRcpvCAV4iTTueEM6/s320/le+orme.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This album is a concept album, telling the tale of two planets. Felona is prosperous and happy, while Sorona is a horrid world filled with famine and plague. However, the fates of the two switch. Since I don’t speak Italian, I can’t say ant more about the plot than that. Felona e Sorona is relatively short for a Prog album, lasting under 35 minutes. 8:46 of that makes up “Sospesi nell 'incredibile”, the opening track. It features ethereal sounding keyboards and synths, and sounds generally spacey and isolated. The bass work here provides a solid backing for creeping synthesizer work. Overall, a good piece of prog. This is followed by “Felona”, a very short piece of bells and acoustic guitar, with an upbeat vocal. Here the band makes it quite obvious that Felona is a great place to be, but those ghostly keyboards tell something is beginning to go wrong. Another short piece “La solitudine di chi protegge il mondo”, follows with nice grand piano fills. “L'equilibrio” then begins and suddenly adds energy and aggression to the momentum of the album. More keyboards here, and this one sounds very similar to “Sospesi nell 'incredibile”, but with grand piano added. On to side two. To accomapny “Felona”, “Sorona” gets its turn in the spotlight. As would be expected, the music is slow, gloomy, and ghastly. Another song that fits the mood it wants to portray perfectly. Follow up songs “Attese inerte” is more of the same keyboard driven mid tempo work that the band played on side A, while “Ritratto di un mattino” echoes “Sorona” very closely for its first half before switchign to “Felona” like structure. “All'infuori del tempo” continues this upbeatness with the acoustic guitar coming back to a prominent role. The album ends with a song called “Ritorno al nulla” which finally injects some needed originality to this album. Here we have the gloominess of the other numbers, but at a faster pace. Thus song defiantly sounds very alien, and ends with bombastic amounts of synthesizer. Felona e Sorona has numerous strengths. The acoustic guitar pieces prove very nice on the ears. The real star of the show is the keyboards, as Pagliuca adds multi- layered keyboards to the mix in spectacular fashion. Le Orme’s great strength lies here. However, there are weaknesses to the album. For one, the repetitiveness is extremely high, even for a concept album. Additonaly, the album aside from the keyboards is pretty generic and uninventive. Pound for Pound, this one falls short of essential. On the whole however, we have a solid album showing off the greatness of the Italian keybaord in Progressive rock.</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/278802251/Felona_e_Sorona.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/278802251/Felona_e_Sorona.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477503538713336466.post-17683269066969864652009-09-12T02:14:00.000+03:002009-09-12T03:14:55.412+03:00Neil Merryweather - Word of Mouth<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJGiB78_a8wA78_rR0TyciNI928YFg-kr9jb4mRFLn7CHaxyVZcu9vQnsGm2KdiNRY90fHgHV-EcusIjejz45McXvdxuGnketAQIvx9HZBgDl0vxr85bCkveXIn57ZubZqlwHh9fIaPPx/s1600-h/neil+merryweather.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380352495532198306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJGiB78_a8wA78_rR0TyciNI928YFg-kr9jb4mRFLn7CHaxyVZcu9vQnsGm2KdiNRY90fHgHV-EcusIjejz45McXvdxuGnketAQIvx9HZBgDl0vxr85bCkveXIn57ZubZqlwHh9fIaPPx/s320/neil+merryweather.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The year was 1969, one year after Al Kooper brought Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills into the studio to record what became the legendary 'Super Session' disc. It's difficult to resist comparing that historic trio with the trio Neil Merryweather brought together for his 'Word of Mouth' double LP. As on 'Super Session', only harpist/vocalist Charlie Musselwhite actually gets together in the studio with the other name performers, Steve "Guitar" Miller and Dave Mason. While Stills and Bloomfield never shared studio time on 'Super Session', there is no evidence that Steve Miller and Dave Mason ever recorded together for 'Word of Mouth'. In most respects, in fact, the contributions of Miller, and especially Dave Mason, are nominal. But just as Harvey Brooks added some stunning bass lines on 'Super Session', Neil Merryweather receives some stunning support from lead guitarist Dave Burt, and quality contributions from a host of talented session musicians. Even the multiple photographs of the studio scene included in the liner notes are reminicent of the 'Super Session' package. As mentioned, the original vinyl 'Word of Mouth' product consisted of four album sides and just over sixty-one minutes of music. The contributions of Miller, Musselwhite, and Mason are scattered about rather democratically. Steve Miller is credited with a co-write, lead vocal, and lead guitar on 'Just a Little Bit', featured on side one. It has a two minute piano coda, so Miller occupies only about half of the track. Side two offers a Charlie Musselwhite co-write, harp, and vocal on the standard blues piece, 'Hello Little Girl'. Dave Mason gets his turn with a co-write and lead vocal on the six-minute side three opener, 'Sun Down Lady'. Each featured performer has a co-write and lead vocal on side four. So, all told, only six of the fourteen tracks feature the three M's. Neil Merryweather himself does a good deal of composing for the disc, revealing himself as a specialist in heavy rock ballads, such as he serves up on the two opening tracks, 'I Found Love' and 'Teach You How To Fly', and later on 'The Hard Times'. He also supplies the bass and the majority of the lead vocals on the disc. He's adequate at all three, but rarely exceptional, and this is the major shortcoming of the disc. Many of the songs come off as generic rock numbers without memorable hooks or melodies. Songs such as 'Where I Am' and 'News' suffer from weak lyrical passages and derivitive instrumental backing. The choicest segment of the disc kicks off with the nine-minute 'Mrs. Robert's Son', apparently an homage to guitarist Howard Roberts, who plays on the track. It features an outstanding two lead guitar jam that progressively becomes less and less structured. More excellent guitar work follows on 'Licked the Spoon' and 'Sun Down Lady'. 'The Hard Times' concludes this stellar quartet of songs, featuring a unique electric violin lead from Bobby Notkoff. Another highlight appears on side four, with Charlie Musselwhite delivering an impressive lead vocal on an electric blues number he penned with Dave Mason, 'Rough Dried Woman'. That track is also interesting as Mason takes on bass guitar duties. Two other tracks from side four, the closer 'Hooker Blues' and the opener, 'We Can Make It', deserve mention as well. 'Hooker Blues' is the most psychedelic piece in the set, winding things up with some cool sound effects produced through playing tapes backwards. And I could be wrong, but it sure sounds to me like the melody from Steve Miller's 'We Can Make It' was borrowed for the 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' theme song. Give it a listen and judge for yourself. Neil Merryweather's 'Word of Mouth' certainly has its moments, but much of the disc, unfortunately, is rather generic sounding. Few of the tunes stick in your head and/or demand a fresh replay. So the potters are working with substandard clay, but we are fortunate to be in the presence of such acclaimed potters. The musicianship is clearly the main attraction to this production, and their talent comes through loud and clear. At times Merryweather forces his talent over the brink, such as on the opening track, where his lead vocal resembles David Clayton Thomas on methamphetamine, or the overdone string accompaniment on 'Where Am I'. But all in all, 'Word of Mouth' is certainly deserving of a listen or two, especially for fans of Mason, Miller, and especially Charlie Musselwhite, whose contributions may be the most impeccable of the bunch. It's a rarity often overlooked from a sparkling period in rock and roll music.</div><div><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/278816387/Word_of_Mouth.rar">http://rapidshare.com/files/278816387/Word_of_Mouth.rar</a></div><div> </div>Priesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09667478313971591979noreply@blogger.com0