A Band Called O

The Parlour Band - Is A Friend? (1972) {1991, Japan 1st Press}  Music

Posted by popsakov at Jan. 13, 2023
The Parlour Band - Is A Friend? (1972) {1991, Japan 1st Press}

The Parlour Band - Is A Friend? (1972) {1991, Japan 1st Press}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 261 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 102 Mb
Full Scans ~ 67 Mb | 00:42:05 | RAR 5% Recovery
Progressive Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock | Deram / Polydor K.K. #BRC-29209

The British group the Parlour Band sounded slightly like a much more mainstream, less art-rock-inclined Yes on their sole LP, 1972's little-known Is a Friend. Several members later played in A Band Called O, also sometimes referred to as O Band. Parlour Band's only LP is progressive rock-tinged mainstream early-'70s British album-oriented rock, competent but no more than that. Both keyboard and guitar parts take a strong role, and there's a bit of the multiple tempo changes and classical-tinged organ burble of bands like Yes in songs like "Forgotten Dreams." Some other songs steer well clear of art rock, though, "Pretty Haired Girl" coming across like prototypical early-'70s mellow California harmony rock. Even when it doesn't sound as Californian, though, the album's a pretty laid-back affair and, though it's agreeable, it's lacking in both power and first-rate songs.

The O Band - Within Reach (1976/1994)  Music

Posted by Domestos at Feb. 16, 2018
The O Band - Within Reach (1976/1994)

The O Band - Within Reach (1976/1994)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue, log) ~ 347.77 Mb + 120.03 Mb (Scans) | 55:23
AOR, West Coast | Country: UK (Jersey Island) | Label: United Artists/Repertoire, REP 4419-WY

A Band Called O were a band from Jersey, Channel Islands. Originally known as The Parlour Band, playing progressive rock, they renamed to A Band Called O for two albums on CBS/Epic and later to The O Band for a further albums with UA. Despite issuing five albums, on three major labels, and being championed by John Peel, for whom they recorded four Peel Sessions, they had no chart success; but were a popular live act, who toured Britain and Europe.

T.S.O.L. - Partially Discography (13CD, 1981-1997)  Music

Posted by muddboogers at Nov. 9, 2014
T.S.O.L. - Partially Discography (13CD, 1981-1997)

T.S.O.L. - Partially Discography (13CD, 1981-1997)
EAC | FLAC IMG+CUE+LOG | Complete Scans | RAR 5% Recovery | 3.31 GB
Hard Rock / Punk Rock

In the early years of Los Angeles punk, one of the premiere hardcore bands was T.S.O.L., which stood for True Sounds of Liberty. Offering poppier music than many of their contemporaries and featuring an image that appealed to punks who wanted to dive deeper into the gothic subgenre already being offered by many British punk bands, T.S.O.L. became hugely popular on the local scene but never translated that success to national exposure because of their ever-shifting lineup and sound.

The Soul Investigators - Fat Slice O'Funk  Music

Posted by jetset at March 25, 2009
The Soul Investigators - Fat Slice O'Funk

The Soul Investigators - Fat Slice O'Funk (2006)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Tracks)+CUE, LOG | 209 MB
Funk | Label: Invada Records | Catalog Number: INVCD027| UploadBox + Depositfiles + Hotfile

Grant Cook And The Starving Artists Band - Loop 323 Blues (1998)  Music

Posted by countryfreak at Sept. 14, 2010
Grant Cook And The Starving Artists Band - Loop 323 Blues (1998)

Grant Cook And The Starving Artists Band - Loop 323 Blues (1998)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Tracks) + CUE + LOG | 227 MB | + Covers
Genre: Blues | Label: Topcat Records | Catalog Number: 1982 | Release Date: Feb 15, 1998 | RAR 5% Rec. | RS.com + HF.com

Grant Cook's first album is a solid debut, packed with acres of his hot guitar playing and vocals, plus interesting arrangements on tracks like "Take You Back Home," "Cried My Eyes Out" and "You Can't Get There." Bugs Henderson guests on the album as well.

The SOS Band - The Best Of The SOS Band (1996)  Music

Posted by Rtax at May 4, 2024
The SOS Band - The Best Of The SOS Band (1996)

The SOS Band - The Best Of The SOS Band (1996)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 540 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 191 MB
1:17:57 | Scans Included | Soul, Disco, Funk | Label: Tabu Records

The S.O.S. Band hit with a two-million-selling single, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," their first time out, before having several hit singles written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The Atlanta, GA-borne band was started in 1977, when keyboardist/vocalist Jason Bryant, saxophonists Billy Ellis and Willie "Sonny" Killebrew, guitarist Bruno Speight, bassist John Alexander Simpson, drummer James Earl Jones III, and lead vocalist Mary Davis formed a group called Santa Monica that played at Atlanta nightclub the Regal Room. Their manager, Bunny Jackson-Ransom (who later managed Cameo), sent a demo to Clarence Avant, head of Tabu Records. After signing the band to Tabu, Avant suggested that the band work with songwriter/producer Sigidi Abdullah. Abdullah was curious as to why an Atlanta-based band named itself Santa Monica. Keyboardist Jason Bryant replied that the band had an enjoyable concert in Santa Monica, CA. Abdullah then came up with a new band name, the S.O.S. Band, with S.O.S. standing for "Sounds of Success."

V.A. - Swinging Hamburg: Jazz In Hamburg Von A-Z (18CDs, 2006)  Music

Posted by Discograf_man at July 13, 2017
V.A. - Swinging Hamburg: Jazz In Hamburg Von A-Z (18CDs, 2006)

V.A. - Swinging Hamburg: Jazz In Hamburg Von A-Z (18CDs, 2006)
Jazz, Swing | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 3,12 Gb
Label: Membran

Die Hamburger Jazzszene ihre Vielfalt und Lebendigkeit bringen so manchen Musikliebhaber zum Schwärmen. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg fanden sich in der Stadt an der Elbe hunderte spielhungriger Bands zusammen, für die bald auch unzählige Auftrittsorte entstanden. Der Cotton Club oder Dennis Swing Club wer kennt sie nicht? Für die Fans des Hamburger Jazz und alle, die mehr darüber erfahren möchten, entstand diese umfangreiche Kollektion. In Wort, Bild und Ton wird der Werdegang einer einmaligen Szene lebendig: von der Zeit, als die Hafenstadt in Trümmern lag, bis hin zum Sound von heute. Sie halten ein Set in Händen, das aus 18 CDs und einem 300 Seiten starken Buch besteht.

Anita O'Day - The Verve Years 1957-1962 (2013)  Music

Posted by Rtax at March 26, 2025
Anita O'Day - The Verve Years 1957-1962 (2013)

Anita O'Day - The Verve Years 1957-1962 (2013)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 527 MB
3:47:34 | Jazz, Vocal | Label: Not Now Music

A collection of Anita O’Day’s finest Verve recordings, 1957-1962. The 3-CD set gives you 75 reasons to fall in love again with Anita O’Day’s unique quality of voice and her bluesy style.

Anita O'Day - The Verve Years 1957-1962 (2013)  Music

Posted by Rtax at March 26, 2025
Anita O'Day - The Verve Years 1957-1962 (2013)

Anita O'Day - The Verve Years 1957-1962 (2013)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 527 MB
3:47:34 | Jazz, Vocal | Label: Not Now Music

A collection of Anita O’Day’s finest Verve recordings, 1957-1962. The 3-CD set gives you 75 reasons to fall in love again with Anita O’Day’s unique quality of voice and her bluesy style.

VA - The Mood Mosaic (Vol 1-20) (1997-2023)  Music

Posted by Rtax at Jan. 5, 2024
VA - The Mood Mosaic (Vol 1-20) (1997-2023)

VA - The Mood Mosaic (Vol 1-20) (1997-2023)
FLAC (tracks) - 7.1 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 2.6 GB
19:33:37 | Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk, Stage & Screen, Jazz, Easy Listening, Funk, Soul, Disco | Label: The Mood Mosaic

A wonderfully groovy set – every bit as great as you might guess from the title and the cover – and the very first installment in the now-legendary Mood Mosaic series! The set's one of the few to bring together tunes from the groovier side of the spectrum at the end of the 60s – work from British, French, American, and German sources – all awash in a great blend of funky, easy, and pop-oriented modes! There's a nicely trippy feel throughout – and titles include "Hascisch Party" by George Garvarenz, "Kiss This" by Claude Denjean, "Acka Raga" by Shocking Blue, "Mas Que Nada" by Luiz Enriquez, "En Melody" by Serge Gainsbourg, "Love For Sale" by Marian McPartland, "Batucada" by Phil Crewe, "Marins Armins Amant Ou Maris" by Michel Legrand, and "Sitar Beat" by Klaus Doldinger. © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.