Grand Funk Railroad • We're An American Band

 

Review
by William Ruhlmann  
Having made several changes in their business and musical efforts in 1972, Grand Funk Railroad made even more extensive ones in 1973, beginning with their name, which was officially truncated to "Grand Funk." And keyboardist Craig Frost, credited as a sideman on Phoenix, the previous album, was now a full-fledged bandmember, filling out the musical arrangements. The most notable change, however, came with the hiring of Todd Rundgren to produce the band's eighth album. Rundgren, a pop/rock artist in his own right, was also known for his producing abilities, and he gave Grand Funk exactly what they were looking for: We're an American Band sounded nothing like its muddy, plodding predecessors. Sonically, the record was sharp and detailed and the band's playing was far tighter and more accomplished. Most important, someone, whether the band or Rundgren, decided that gruff-voiced drummer Don Brewer should be employed as a lead singer as often as guitarist Mark Farner. Brewer also contributed more as a songwriter, and the results were immediate.
The album's title song, an autobiographical account of life on the road written and sung by Brewer, was released in advance of the album and became a gold-selling number one hit, Grand Funk's first really successful single. Despite the band's previous popularity, for many, it must have been the first Grand Funk record they either heard or bought. Elsewhere on the album, Farner contributed his usual wailing vocals and guitar, singing of his heartfelt, if simpleminded, political concerns. But We're an American Band really belonged to Brewer and Rundgren, and its success constituted a redefinition of Grand Funk that came just in time.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/were-an-american-band-mw0000233142

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Revisión
por William Ruhlmann  
Después de haber hecho varios cambios en sus esfuerzos comerciales y musicales en 1972, Grand Funk Railroad hizo otros aún más extensos en 1973, comenzando con su nombre, que se truncó oficialmente a "Grand Funk"."Y el tecladista Craig Frost, acreditado como acompañante en Phoenix, el álbum anterior, ahora era un miembro de la banda de pleno derecho, completando los arreglos musicales. El cambio más notable, sin embargo, llegó con la contratación de Todd Rundgren para producir el octavo álbum de la banda. Rundgren, un artista de pop / rock por derecho propio, también era conocido por sus habilidades de producción, y le dio al Grand Funk exactamente lo que estaban buscando: Somos una banda estadounidense que no sonaba como sus predecesores fangosos y pesados. Sonoramente, el disco fue nítido y detallado y la interpretación de la banda fue mucho más ajustada y lograda. Lo más importante es que alguien, ya sea la banda o Rundgren, decidió que el baterista de voz ronca Don Brewer debería ser empleado como cantante principal con la misma frecuencia que el guitarrista Mark Farner. Brewer también contribuyó más como compositor, y los resultados fueron inmediatos.
La canción que da título al álbum, un relato autobiográfico de la vida en la carretera escrito y cantado por Brewer, fue lanzado antes del álbum y se convirtió en un éxito número uno en ventas de oro, el primer sencillo realmente exitoso de Grand Funk. A pesar de la popularidad anterior de la banda, para muchos, debe haber sido el primer disco de Grand Funk que escucharon o compraron. En otras partes del álbum, Farner contribuyó con su habitual voz y guitarra, cantando sus sinceras, aunque ingenuas, preocupaciones políticas. Pero somos una Banda Estadounidense que realmente pertenecía a Brewer y Rundgren, y su éxito constituyó una redefinición del Gran Funk que llegó justo a tiempo.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/were-an-american-band-mw0000233142


 

 

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Easy Riders, Rolling Stones On the Road in America, from Delta Blues to 70s Rock

 

Easy Riders, Rolling Stones delves into the history of twentieth century American popular music to explore the emergence of 60s “road music.” This music—which includes styles like blues and R&B——­­took shape at pivotal moments in history and was made by artists and performers who were, in various ways, seekers after freedom. Whether journeying across the country, breaking free from real or imaginary confines, or in the throes of self-invention, these artists incorporated their experiences into scores of songs about travel and movement, as well as creating a new kind of road culture. 

Starting in the Mississippi Delta and tracking the emblematic routes and highways of road music, John Scanlan explores the music and the life of movement it so often represented, identifying  “the road” as the key to an existence that was uncompromising. He shows how the road became an inspiration for musicians like Jim Morrison and Bob Dylan and how these musicians also drew stimulus from a Beat movement that was equally enthralled with the possibilities of travel. He also shows how the quintessential American concepts of freedom and travel influenced English bands such as the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. These bands may have been foreigners in the US, but they also found their spiritual home there—of blues and rock ‘n’ roll––and glimpsed the possibility of a new kind of existence, on the road.
 
Easy Riders, Rolling Stones is an entertaining, rich account of a key strand of American music history, and will appeal to both road music fans and music scholars who want to “head out on the highway.”

 

Lachy Doley Group • Lovelight

Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ, Lachy Doley is Australia’s most celebrated Blues Soul Rock Organ Player in the world today. A player who can pump, pamper and occasionally pound the most unbelievable sounds from a keyboard: sounds that are intense, ferocious and sometimes transcendent. Alongside powerhouse drummer Jackie Barnes and Bassist Joel Burton, The Lachy Doley Group are a super energetic soul/blues force like no other

“Makes u feel good the way he plays that clavinet” – BOOTSY COLLINS

“The greatest living keyboard player in the world today” – GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple)

www.lachydoley.com

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Lachy Doley, apodado Jimi Hendrix de Hammond Organ, es un músico de órgano de Blues Soul Rock más famoso de Australia en el mundo de hoy. Un músico que puede bombear, mimar y ocasionalmente golpear los sonidos más increíbles de un teclado: sonidos que son intensos, feroces y, a veces, trascendentes. Junto al poderoso baterista Jackie Barnes y el bajista Joel Burton, The Lachy Doley Group es una fuerza de super blues / alma súper enérgica como ninguna otra.

"Te hace sentir bien la forma en que toca ese clavinet" - BOOTSY COLLINS

“El mejor teclista vivo del mundo hoy en día” - GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple)

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Lachy Doley • Make Or Break

 

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Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music

 

 

It has been reviled, dismissed, attacked, and occasionally been the subject of Congressional hearings, but still, the genre of music known as heavy metal maintains not only its market share in the recording and downloading industry, but also as a cultural force that has united millions of young and old fans across the globe. Characterized by blaring distorted guitars, drum solos, and dramatic vibrato, the heavy metal movement headbanged its way to the popular culture landscape with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath the 1970s. Motley Crue and Metallica made metal a music phenomenon in the 1980s. Heavy metal continues to evolve today with bands like Mastodon and Lamb of God.

Providing an extensive overview of the music, fashion, films, and philosophies behind the movement, this inclusive encyclopedia chronicles the history and development of heavy metal, including sub-movements such as death metal, speed metal, grindcore, and hair metal.

Essential and highly entertaining reading for high school and undergraduate courses in popular music studies, communications, media studies, and cultural studies, the Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music and Culture offers a guide to the ultimate underground music, exploring its rich cultural diversity, resilience, and adaptability. Entries for musicians include a discography for those wanting to start or develop their music collections.

William Phillips, Brian Cogan Ph.D. (Authors) 

 

Deep Purple: Historia de la saga

 Leyendas con un pasado turbulento, Deep Purple está considerada una de las bandas fundamentales del Hard Rock. Han vendido más de 100 millones de discos en todo el mundo, pero la ambición de algunos miembros -que se fueron por su cuenta o formaron nuevos grupos- ha hecho que Deep Purple sufra numerosos cambios. A pesar de ello, la máquina púrpura aún no se ha detenido, y este libro relata su carrera desde la formación original hasta los numerosos actos creados por antiguos miembros.

José Luis Martín (Autor)

Lachy Doley • Studios 301 Sessions

 

Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ, Lachy Doley is Australia’s most celebrated Blues Soul Rock Organ Player in the world today. A player who can pump, pamper and occasionally pound the most unbelievable sounds from a keyboard: sounds that are intense, ferocious and sometimes transcendent. Alongside powerhouse drummer Jackie Barnes and Bassist Joel Burton, The Lachy Doley Group are a super energetic soul/blues force like no other

“Makes u feel good the way he plays that clavinet” – BOOTSY COLLINS

“The greatest living keyboard player in the world today” – GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple)

www.lachydoley.com

Lachy Doley, apodado Jimi Hendrix de Hammond Organ, es un músico de órgano de Blues Soul Rock más famosa de Australia en el mundo de hoy. Un jugador que puede bombear, mimar y ocasionalmente golpear los sonidos más increíbles de un teclado: sonidos que son intensos, feroces y, a veces, trascendentes. Junto al poderoso baterista Jackie Barnes y el bajista Joel Burton, The Lachy Doley Group es una fuerza de super blues / alma súper enérgica como ninguna otra.

"Te hace sentir bien la forma en que toca ese clavinet" - BOOTSY COLLINS

“El mejor teclista vivo del mundo hoy en día” - GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple)
 

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AC/DC: The Encyclopaedia

 

Focusing on key elements surrounding a group that stands alongside legends such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin, this book reveals the phenomenon that is AC/DC. Covering past and present members, songs, gigs, events, albums, bootlegs, producers, and numerous other subjects, this exhaustive overview spans an extraordinary 35-year musical career—from the very earliest incarnations of the band prior to Bon Scott’s arrival, through the era in which he fronted the band and his untimely death, to the wildly successful landmark record Back in Black, all the way to their 2003 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and beyond. Detailing a group that has sold an estimated 150 million albums worldwide, this is the definitive reference of one of music history’s most notable pioneers of hard rock. 

 

 

by Malcolm Dome (Author), Jerry Ewing (Author)  

 

 

Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers: The Rise of Motörhead

 

“Motörhead, remember me now, Motörhead, alright!” Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers is the first book to celebrate the classic-era Motörhead lineup of Lemmy Kilmister, “Fast” Eddie Clarke, and Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor. Through interviews with all of the principal troublemakers, Martin Popoff celebrates the formation of the band and the records that made them legends: Motörhead, Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades, No Sleep ’til Hammersmith, and Iron Fist. An in-depth coda brings the story up to date with the shocking recent deaths of Taylor and Kilmister. Motörhead comes to life in this book as bad-luck bad boys ― doused in drink and drugs, most notably speed ― incapable of running their lives right, save for Fast Eddie, who is charged with holding things together. Popoff also examines the heady climate of music through the band’s rise to prominence during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, with detailed reflection on Motörhead’s unique position in the scene as both originators and embattled survivors who carried on the renegade spirit of those times.

 

Deep Purple • BBC Archives Paris Theatre 1972

 

British rockers Deep Purple live at the Paris Theatre in London in 1972. Recorded and broadcast on BBC Radio in the UK. Deep Purple was on tour to promote their latest album at that time, Machine Head.

Note: The first 8 tracks are from this venue in March 1972, the last 2 songs were from another BBC broadcast.

Cover art derived from a 1972 Machine Head tour poster.

The Lachy Doley Group • Conviction

 

Lachy Doley's 3rd studio album CONVICTION. Recorded in Jan 2015 at Freight Train studios in Botany took the group to new heights and new places in the world. Touring the album in Australia, Germany, Holland, United States and the United Kingdom. 
It features more Hammond coolness, the addition of some very bluesy Whammy Clavinet as well as Lachy's signature vocal style.
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Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ, a player who can pump, pamper and pound unbelievable, intense, ferocious and sometimes transcendent sounds from his organ and clavinet, only to fire powerful bluesy vocals that rip straight from the heart screaming as they pass the vocal chords to produce one mesmerising and unforgettable show.

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El tercer álbum de estudio de Lachy Doley, CONVICTION. Grabado en enero de 2015 en los estudios Freight Train de Botany, llevó al grupo a nuevas cotas y nuevos lugares del mundo. La gira del álbum les llevó por Australia, Alemania, Holanda, Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido. 
Destaca por el toque cool del Hammond, la incorporación de un Whammy Clavinet muy bluesero y el característico estilo vocal de Lachy.
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Apodado el Jimi Hendrix del órgano Hammond, es un intérprete capaz de sacar de su órgano y clavinet sonidos increíbles, intensos, feroces y, a veces, trascendentes, para luego lanzar potentes voces blueseras que brotan directamente del corazón y atraviesan las cuerdas vocales para producir un espectáculo hipnótico e inolvidable.


 

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Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Volume I

 

Known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, Eddie Trunk has updated and expanded this book with even more on the subject. Eddie discusses his most essential bands, his unique personal experiences with them, his favorite “Stump the Trunk” anecdotes and trivia, as well as his favorite playlists. Whether you’re a classic Metallic and Megadeath metalhead or prefer the hair metal of old-school bands like Bon Jovi or Poison, this book salutes those who rock.

 

Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Volume II

 

“Eddie Trunk is one of the greatest true rock-and-roll fans I’ve ever met. He hears it, sees it from all angles, with an unusually unbiased point of view.” —Slash

“Eddie’s a true flag-waving defender of all things rock.” —Bret Michaels

“Eddie’s name should be spelled M-E-T-A-L. All of us should be thanking him because he has kept this scene alive for everyone.” —Ronnie James Dio

In the much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Trunk picks up where he left off by featuring 35 new bands, both legendary and forgotten, and sharing his passion for all things metal. Complete with his favorite playlists, band discographies, memorabilia, trivia, and more than 200 color photographs, this new book combines brief band histories with Trunk’s unique personal experiences and anecdotes in a must-read for all fans of rock and roll. Featuring a diverse lineup, from Marilyn Manson and Ace Frehley to Lita Ford and Whitesnake, Volume 2 salutes all those who are ready to rock!

 

Deep Purple • Machine Head 25th Anniversary Edition [2 CDs - flac + pdf books]

Review by Dave Thompson
Although purists might argue otherwise, Machine Head remains the "ultimate" Deep Purple album, the one LP that everybody knows and loves and the home, of course, to one of the greatest riffs in rock history, the majestic "Smoke on the Water." Celebrating the 25th anniversary of this leviathan's original release, bassist Roger Glover completely remastered the original tapes, turning in a stunning reappraisal of an album that past CD reissues had rendered little more than a muddy puddle. The dynamic that characterized this particular lineup of the band was, after all, built so much on light and shade, that to lose that was to lose most of the album's power. Glover did not simply restore the music's inherent contrasts, he elaborated on them to create one of the best-sounding CDs of the entire digital age. In keeping with Machine Head's glorious reputation, this edition was expanded across two discs. While one features the original album plus three bonus cuts -- the period B-side "When a Blind Man Cries," and quadraphonic remixes of "Maybe I'm a Leo" and "Lazy" (both of which are more or less dispensable) -- the second rounds up an album's worth of remixes that Glover undertook during the remastering stage. It's little more than a bonus for true aficionados, but it is intriguing to hear how the album might have sounded, had Glover himself been in charge of production at the time. Fascinating, too, are the alternate guitar solos that he drops into "Maybe I'm a Leo" and "Smoke on the Water," both of which re-stage all-too-familiar numbers in a different light. As with all the anniversary remasters, Machine Head cannot be praised too highly. Unless, of course, you believe it already has been.

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Revisión por Dave ThompsonAunque los puristas podrían argumentar lo contrario, Machine Head sigue siendo el "último" álbum Deep Purple, el único LP que todo el mundo conoce y ama y el hogar, por supuesto, a uno de los mejores riffs de la historia del rock, el majestuoso "Smoke on the Water". " Celebrando el 25 aniversario del lanzamiento original de este leviatán, el bajista Roger Glover remasterizó por completo las cintas originales, convirtiendo en una impresionante reevaluación de un álbum que las reediciones de CD anteriores habían rendido poco más que un charco embarrado. La dinámica que caracterizó a esta alineación particular de la banda estaba, después de todo, basada tanto en la luz como en la sombra, que perder era perder la mayor parte del poder del álbum. Glover no solo restauró los contrastes inherentes de la música, los elaboró ​​para crear uno de los CD con mejor sonido de toda la era digital. De acuerdo con la gloriosa reputación de Machine Head, esta edición se amplió en dos discos. Mientras que uno presenta el álbum original más tres cortes adicionales, el lado B "When a Blind Man Cries", y los remixes cuadrafónicos de "Maybe I'm a Leo" y "Lazy" (ambos son más o menos prescindibles). ) - el segundo redondea los remixes de un álbum que Glover emprendió durante la etapa de remasterización. Es poco más que una bonificación para los verdaderos aficionados, pero es intrigante escuchar cómo podría haber sonado el álbum, si Glover hubiera estado a cargo de la producción en ese momento. Fascinantes, también, son los solos de guitarra alternativos que pone en "Tal vez soy un Leo" y "Humo en el agua", los cuales retocan los números demasiado familiares en una luz diferente. Al igual que con todos los remasters de aniversario, Machine Head no puede ser elogiado demasiado. A menos que, por supuesto, creas que ya lo ha sido.

Include / Incluye:
Deep Purple - Machine Head - Band Score [Jap] (pdf  / 112pgs.)
Smoke on the Water – The Deep Purple Story (pdf / 432 pgs.)

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The Resistance Organ Trio • The Resistance Organ Trio Does Zeppelin

Jon Lord & The Hoochie Coochie Men • Live At The Basement

 

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Lachy Doley • A World Worth Fighting For

 

The title track from  ‘A world Worth Fighting For ‘is a call to arms for us to do much more to head off the worst scenarios of unabated climate change.  Lachy comments: “With the effects of climate change becoming more real than ever, it’s hard to remain optimistic about what sort of world we are leaving for our kids.”

Lachy is renowned for his keyboard mastery and the track features a collection of classic keyboards along with a horn section and soulful backing singers.

Jimmy’s son Jackie Barnes (drums) and daughter Mahalia Barnes (backing vocals) are joined by Joel Burton on bass, Ray Cassar on trumpet, Anthony Kable on trombone, Matt Kegan (tenor and baritone saxophone) and Jade Macrae, Bec Jensen, and Karen Lee Andrews all joining Mahalia on backing vocals.

Lachy is highly respected in the industry and he’s regularly referred to as the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond organ.  Artists want to work with him so it’s no surprise that he’s assembled an impressive line-up for this recording.

A World Worth Fighting For has Lachy’s trademark underlying blues and soul influences  but it also contains elements of funk .
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La canción que da título a "Un mundo por el que merezca la pena luchar" es una llamada a las armas para que hagamos mucho más por evitar los peores escenarios de un cambio climático que no cesa.  Lachy comenta: "Con los efectos del cambio climático cada vez más reales, es difícil seguir siendo optimista sobre el tipo de mundo que estamos dejando a nuestros hijos".

Lachy es famoso por su maestría con los teclados y el tema cuenta con una colección de teclados clásicos junto con una sección de vientos y coristas conmovedores.

Jackie Barnes (batería), hijo de Jimmy, y Mahalia Barnes (coros), hija de Jimmy, están acompañados por Joel Burton (bajo), Ray Cassar (trompeta), Anthony Kable (trombón), Matt Kegan (saxofón tenor y barítono) y Jade Macrae, Bec Jensen y Karen Lee Andrews se unen a Mahalia en los coros.

Lachy es muy respetado en la industria y se refieren a él como el Jimi Hendrix del órgano Hammond.  Los artistas quieren trabajar con él, así que no es de extrañar que haya reunido una formación impresionante para esta grabación.

A World Worth Fighting For tiene las influencias de blues y soul que caracterizan a Lachy, pero también contiene elementos de funk.
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Classic Rock Special - Led Zeppelin 7th Edition 2023

 

 

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