Crazed German studio musicians from Hamburg doing exploito psych that
has nothing to do with Italians or SUB. Members of Rattles &
Wonderland that also did many records under different names: Moody Five,
Blue Grass Champions, Hell Preachers Inc., The Ravers, Bokaj Retsiem,
etc. This record was also released under the title "Beat Club
Internaional" on the Perl Serie label with added vocals.
Songs on this record appear on 3 albums: Ten O'Clock Bubble Gum Train - High Bubble Gum, Free Action Inc. Plays Eddy Korsche - Rock & Blues and Unknown Artist - Beat Club International.
Taste :
Free Action Inc. Plays Eddy Korsche – Rock & Blues
Real COOL French 60’s Mod/Lounge/Funky/Instro compilation with
some movies excerpts between the trax [reminds pretty much on legendary
“Wavy Gravy” concept]. Hammond organs & fuzz guits dominated sexy
dance tunes. By Surfadelic
Taste :
Georges Van Parys &Stéphane Varègues - Le Salon De Thé
One of the most unique albums on the Strata East label – and that's
saying a heck of a lot, given the creative energies flowing through that
legendary jazz outlet! Descendents Of Mike & Phoebe is a righteous
little project put together by Spike Lee's father, Bill Lee, and his
brothers and sisters (Cliff Lee, Grace Lee Mims, and Consuela Lee
Moorhead) – working here in a group named after their slave ancestors,
who are paid tribute in a beautifully flowing batch of tunes! Lee's
round, warm bass tones are firmly at the head of the group on most
numbers – recorded at a similar level to his excellent work with
Clifford Jordan on Strata East during the same time – and other
instrumentation includes piano from Consuela, flugelhorn from Cliff, and
percussion from Sonny Brown and Billy Higgins – all used in a
wonderfully evocative style that's even better than some of Lee's later
soundtrack work. A few numbers feature vocals from Grace – singing
wordlessly and with a really heavenly sort of quality – and together,
the whole group have a undeniable sense of power and majesty, yet also
one that's touched by a really personal sense of poetry too. Titles
include a great version of Lee's "Coltrane", which was more famously
recorded with Clifford Jordan – plus "Chick Chick", "Attica", "Too
Little, Too Late", "Boll Weevil", "Don't Be A Stranger", and "Well Done,
Weldon".
I'm completely stunned at how good this is. I really didn't think it would be as good as his excellent
debut, but in my opinion he surpassed it. Pekka of course was the great WIGWAM bassist from Finland, and
this is his second solo album which was released in 1974 after WIGWAM's "Being" record. Fairly similar in
style to the debut but he's added more horns and the piano has a greater role.This is a concept album
although there are no lyrics. The story is in the liner notes, and it's a charming and well told tale about a
magpie named Bialoipokku.
"The Beginning" features piano melodies throughout, as we can picture the magpie breaking out of his shell
and being born into this world. "The First Morning" opens with more piano but a much fuller sound. Horns
before a minute and some nice bass too. This sounds so good, very uplifting. "Bad Weather" opens with
piano then the bass takes over followed by violin. This is dark. Piano and bass still create this sombre mood
unti it kicks in before 5 minutes and brightens up. I like the way the horns pulsate over and
over. "Bialoipokka's War Dream" is catchy with piano out in front early. Horns take the lead before a
minute. This contrast continues for a while then it's horns leading the way to the end.
"Bialoipokka's War" is
relaxed to start until the tempo picks up a minute in. Horns, bass and drums all stand out. The piano
becomes prominant. Amazing sound 4 1/2 minutes in, I really like the bass. "The Madness Subsides" is a
beautiful mellow track with piano to start. Guitar follows and it's fantastic ! So intricate. A bass solo 3 minutes
in to the end. "Life Goes On" features horns, light drums and bass. Piano before a minute as the tempo
picks up. The sax is great after 2 minutes as it plays over top.
This is so melodic and well thought out. The arrangements and overall playing are a delight.By Mellotron Storm
A singer/guitarist and folk-influenced songwriter, Barbara Keith's
curious career began when she was discovered at Greenwich Village's
famous Café Wha?. Her first appearance on record was in 1968, with her
background vocals and one of her songs appearing on the self-titled
debut from Kangaroo.
Verve Records released the first of two self-titled albums in 1969.
Some critics fell in love with the album but as far as sales the album
went nowhere. Her second self-titled album -- released by Reprise in
1972 -- coupled Keith with producer Doug Tibbles. Keith and Tibbles
married and soon became unhappy with the music industry. Deciding to
focus on family and develop their art with a major-label influence, Keith and Tibbles
gave back their Reprise advance, a move that caused the label to
under-promote her album. Once again, the album didn't achieve much as
far as sales, but Keith's songwriting skills were being noticed throughout the record industry. Barbra Streisand, Lowell George, Tanya Tucker, Delaney & Bonnie, the Dillards,
and many others covered songs from the album, "The Bramble and the
Rose" and "Detroit or Buffalo" being the favorites.
Keith reappeared in the '90s with her "AC/DC meets Patsy Cline" band the Stone Coyotes with her husband, and son John Tibbles, rounding out the band. The band found a cult following of which writer Elmore Leonard was a member. Leonard included the band in his sequel to Get Shorty, Be Cool, and included five Keith songs in the text.By Allmusic
Four Flies Records continues its 7” line-up with another de rigueur
repechage that will have your dancefloor jump frantically up and down.
Two freaky afro-flavoured tracks, written by Giuliano Sorgini and his
partner in musical delices Alessandro Alessandroni. Recorded during a
non-specified session which may be traced back to the recording of
Sorgini’s UNDER POMPELMO and PAWNSHOP's first 7”. The sound and the
ideas behind the music are exactly the same, even though there’s more
rhythmic and percussive emphasis on both tracks. Two little precious
gems, unreleased to this day, brought back to light and finally
available for DJs and fans all over the world. Afrodelic breaks for your
pleasure!
