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'Igginbottom - 'Igginbottom's Wrench (1969) [Reissue 2009]  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 8, 2023
'Igginbottom - 'Igginbottom's Wrench (1969) [Reissue 2009]

'Igginbottom - 'Igginbottom's Wrench (1969) [Reissue 2009]
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 254 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 104 MB | Covers - 104 MB
Genre: Progressive/Jazz Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Esoteric Recordings (ECLEC 2164)

Allan Holdsworth is a legendary figure in the world of Jazz and Rock guitar players. For four decades he has been considered one of the finest exponents of the instrument. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of the album that saw Holdsworth make his recorded debut, Igginbottom's Wrench. Igginbottom was formed in Bradford in 1968 and also featured Dave Freeman (drums), Steven Robinson (guitar, vocals) and Mick Skelly (bass). Their sole album was originally released by Decca's Deram label in 1969, and featured such innovative pieces as The Castle and Sweet Dry Biscuits. The record also enjoyed the patronage of Jazz legend Ronnie Scott. A criminally under-rated work, Esoteric is proud to present the album to a new audience.
VA - Psych! British Prog, Rock, Folk & Blues 1966-1973 (3CD) (2024)

VA - Psych! British Prog, Rock, Folk & Blues 1966-1973 (2024)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.2 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 521 MB
3:44:37 | Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Folk | Label: Decca / Deram

Psych', a newly compiled 64 song 3CD set celebrating an extraordinary era in British Pop and Rock music that saw an expansion of musical styles that heralded Psychedelia and the arrival of Prog (or Progressive) Rock. It coincided with the launch of the eclectic, occasionally esoteric but always interesting Deram label - the music press of the day described it as a 'hip label for groovy people'. Includes esteemed artists such as Genesis, The Moody Blues and Caravan alongside hidden gems within the catalogue.

VA - Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs Present Occasional Rain (2020)  Music

Posted by delpotro at Aug. 23, 2020
VA - Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs Present Occasional Rain (2020)

VA - Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs Present Occasional Rain (2020)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 462 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 179 Mb | 01:17:59
Progressive Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Pop | Label: Ace Records

This is England, the day after the 60s. It’s a time of flux. On the cusp of progressive rock but without a rule book, many groups hold fast to psychedelia’s adventurousness and melodic delights, while they are also happy to venture deep into the jazz and folk scenes. The result is some wonderful, atmospheric, rain-flecked music.

Riff Raff - 2 Studio Albums (1973-1974) [Reissue 2016-2017]  Music

Posted by gribovar at Sept. 15, 2024
Riff Raff - 2 Studio Albums (1973-1974) [Reissue 2016-2017]

Riff Raff - 2 Studio Albums (1973-1974) [Reissue 2016-2017]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 549 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 205 MB | Covers - 67 MB
Genre: Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Big Pink Music

Riff Raff (1973). British progressive rock band's folk and jazz oriented debut album little bit similar to Igginbottom's Wrench. Featuring Tommy Eyre on keyboard who has been actively involved with numerous bands including The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation, Juicy Lucy and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.
Original Man (1974). The second album released by Britain's Riff Raff was a further study in the textures of jazz-rock as they had been articulated not only on the band's issued debut, but also with Tommy Eyre and Pete Kirkley's stint with Mark-Almond. Here are seven rather extended forays into keyboard-drenched rock that carried a jazz sensibility in its beak and dropped it thoroughly onto blues-based progressive rock.

First Aid - Nostradamus (1977) [Reissue 2012]  Music

Posted by gribovar at Nov. 4, 2023
First Aid - Nostradamus (1977) [Reissue 2012]

First Aid - Nostradamus (1977) [Reissue 2012]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 239 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 93 MB | Covers - 20 MB
Genre: Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Flawed Gems (GEM 98)

It may be hard to believe, but this is the CD debut of this little-known, British progressive record. Released on Decca Records in 1977, the only First Aid album offer a varied, well-arranged and pompous concept album (very often recorded with studio orchestra) based on Nostradamus and his prophecies. The strongest moment of the entire record is 13-minute closing track, the real progressive monster full of inventive guitar and keyboards interplay. This memorable music will surely appeal to all fans of Camel, Yes, Strange Days and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. It should be noted, that 8 years earlier drummer Dave Freeman had played (together with guitarist Allan Holdworth) in very fine, jazzy-progressive band 'Igginbottom.