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BACK STREET CRAWLER – The Band Plays On – (Atlantic) – 1975
It's probably fair to say that this band existed because of Paul Kossoff, the former guitarist of Free. Allmusic have a rather short entry on them. Well, they were around for only one album but Paul Kossoff was a reasonably … Continue reading
HELP – Self Titled – (MCA / Decca) – 1971
There is not a lot of information out there on these guys. There is a very short entry on them in wikipedia and a couple of scattered reviews elsewhere on the net. Everything is a rehash of that. The information … Continue reading
BADFINGER – Ass – (Apple) – 1973
Badfinger – what happened? The question is often raised in relation to this band. They are variously referred to as starcrossed, tragic, unlucky, the victims of bad management. All these things are, perhaps, true but when enough excuses are put … Continue reading
FRED GERLACH – Songs My Mother Never Sang – (Takoma) – 1967
I’m not a guitarist. Sure, I learnt how to play basic guitar with the Sisters of Mercy nuns on Given Terrace in Paddington as a kid. Sure, I fooled around with the guitar. I’m not a guitarist. I never played … Continue reading
TRINI LOPEZ – The Rhythm & Blues Album – (Reprise) – 1965
Trini's ninth album and only three years since his first. When you are on a good thing milk it. You have to pay the bills. Check my other comments out for biographical details of the vastly underrated Trini Lopez. Trini's … Continue reading
RACHEL SWEET – … And Then He Kissed Me – (CBS) – 1981
Rachel Sweet was born in Akron in 1962 ! 1962! The exclamation mark is there is because this is Rachel's third album and it's from 1981. Teen stars aren't unusual but Rachel's voice is full and forceful and certainly sounds … Continue reading
NICK LOWE and his Cowboy Outfit – The Rose of England – (Columbia) – 1985
In my (probably) myopic view of rock 'n' roll Nick Lowe is one of the holy ten of English acts who have practiced that distinctly American idiom over a lengthy time with any conviction. He knows how to rock out, … Continue reading
THE ASTRONAUTS – Everything is A-OK! – (RCA) – 1964
I have waxed lyrical about The Astronauts on this blog before so refer to those comments for background and philosophical ruminations, if any. I can't move forward without saying The Astronauts were a working bad. By that I mean , … Continue reading
JOHN HARTFORD – Iron Mountain Depot – (RCA) – 1970
Country, bluegrass and especially newgrass lovers love John Hartford, and there is much to love. Generally, though, despite his fame being built on (covers of his songs on) his RCA albums from 1967 – 1970, the country music enthusiasts prefer … Continue reading
THE RASCALS – Search and Nearness – (Atlantic) – 1971
Where would we be without the internet? Surely richer, maybe wiser, arguably happier but certainly without "obscure-ish" records like this Rascals one. I, like many people outside the US (and probably many within the US), know and love The … Continue reading
