Nielen and Allan’s original collection of songs which would go on to appear on their iconic albums Zen Boulders (1979), The Storming of the Loft (1980), and Fantasy Kid (1981). Credits Released 2 February 2023 Lyrics and vocals by Nielen MirrorGuitars and piano by Allan FaullRecorded and Produced by Tully McCullyAt Spaced-Out Sound Studios, CapeContinueContinue reading “Falling Mirror: First Demo Session 1978, released 2 February 2023”
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Ramsay MacKay – The Suburbs Of Ur
Solo album by tortured genius Ramsay Mackay. Thanks to Leon Rossouw for posting album on Youtube.
Hawk – Africa She Too Can Cry
This classic album has been released at least 4 times with different track listings. It was first released in 1972 in South Africa. It was then released in 1973 in Europe with a slightly different track list and credited to Jo’Burg Hawk. In 1998 an unofficial CD was released by the Never Never Land label in Japan with a differentContinueContinue reading “Hawk – Africa She Too Can Cry”
Free And Easy – The Very Best Of Finch And Henson
Compiled by Benjy Mudie and originally released in 1993. Streaming playlist expanded in 2023. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iSuQmG0ZvWIk008Up56xB Free And Easy – The Very Best Of Finch And Henson [Expanded] Kenny Henson passed away 24th May 2007. Brian Finch passed away 19th May 2019. FINCH & HENSON
June Dyer – South Africa’s first female rock vocalist
June Dyer was born in Durban on 19 June 1942. She was not deterred by the fact that she was almost totally deaf from the age of 10, and mastered lip reading and getting the music beat by holding the piano or bass. June won several talent competitions and eventually caught the eye of talentContinueContinue reading “June Dyer – South Africa’s first female rock vocalist”
Abstract Truth – Totum
Tracks Jersey Thursday [3:47] Coming Home Babe [6:32] Oxford Town Fat Angel / Work Song [10:16] Summertime [5:40] Scarborough Fair [3:44] Parchman Farm / Moaning [2:57] Ain’t Necessarily So / Take Five [10:02] Total Totum (Acid Raga) [5:10] https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04c7N794UWLuL3f124W6Ul?go=1&sp_cid=b10018f26c0433b01beb168dce98bfcd&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop “Ain’t Necessarily So / Take Five” not available on Spotify. https://youtu.be/lvQr_gi-42A Musicians Ken E Henson: guitar,ContinueContinue reading “Abstract Truth – Totum”
Freedoms Children – Galactic Vibes
Originally released on Parlophone records in 1971 this is heavy wah-wah fuzz led guitar rock of the highest order. — Freak Emporium
Freedoms Children – Astra [LP 1970]
Tracks Aileen [2.01] The Homecoming [6.19] The Kid He Came From Hazareth [5.24] Medals of Bravery [3.25] Tribal Fence [4.12] Gentle Beasts, Parts 1 & 2 [5.26] Slowly Towards the North, Parts 1 & 2 [7.04] Afterward [4.57] Bonus tracks on 2005 CD re-issue: The Coffee Song single a-side 1967 (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction single b-sideContinueContinue reading “Freedoms Children – Astra [LP 1970]”
Freedoms Children – Battle Hymn Of The Broken Hearted Horde [LP 1969]
Tracks Movement One Introduction Season Judas Queen Mrs. Browning Country Boy Your Father’s Eyes Movement Two Eclipse Ten Years Ago Kafkasque Boundsgreen Fair Miss Wendy’s Dancing Eyes Have Died Bonus on CD reissue My Death (Kafkasque, 2nd Movement) originally released on the b-side of “Eclipse” single in 1968 All tracks written by Ramsay MacKay. https://open.spotify.com/album/6DjJX8a7U9NQxvOdqCbNLM FreedomsContinueContinue reading “Freedoms Children – Battle Hymn Of The Broken Hearted Horde [LP 1969]”
Hotline – Burnout [1981]
Tracks Runaway Child (Van Dyk) [3.38] You’re So Good To Me (Powers) [3.57] Nobody’s Fool (Van Dyk) [3.13] Don’t Leave Me Now (Powers) [2.50] Mystery (Powers) [3.51] Like You (Powers) [3.22] One More Night (Powers) [4.22] So Cold (Powers) [3.17] Bad Girl (Powers) [3.00] Freedom (Powers) [3.27] https://www.youtube.com/embed/VpyUe8WLCkM Musicians P.J. Powers: Vocals Alistair Coakley: LeadContinueContinue reading “Hotline – Burnout [1981]”