Grease

Ancient Grease - Women And Children First (1970) [Japanese Edition 2008]

Ancient Grease - Women And Children First (1970) [Japanese Edition 2008]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 299 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 126 MB | Covers - 57 MB
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Air Mail Recordings (AIRAC-1449)

Ancient Grease is a clever moniker for a band, although Strawberry Dust were rather baffled to find themselves so named on their 1970 debut album, Women and Children First. Dust's reputation as a rousing live act was already cemented by several years of plying cover songs around the South Wales club circuit, which is where drummer John Weathers came across them. Impressed, he oversaw their demo, which landed Dust a deal at Mercury, then co-wrote, arranged, and co-produced their full-length. And thus begins the Racing Cars story, for Dust/Grease featured both the band's future frontman, Gareth "Morty" Mortimer, and guitarist, Graham Williams. However, this album is very much a child of its time, only hinting at what's to come…
The Grease Band - Grease Band (1971) + Amazing Grease (1975) 2 LP on 1 CD, 1991

The Grease Band - Grease Band (1971) + Amazing Grease (1975) 2 LP on 1 CD, 1991
XLD | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 442 Mb | Scans included
Boogie Rock, Blues-Rock | Label: Line Records | # LICD 9.01101 | 01:15:42

Faded old-world flowers adorn both sides of the cover with a big strip of black grease disturbing the lovely imagery on the back. Beginning with Arthur Crudup's "My Baby Left Me," like that other band of famous backup players, the Section, how can this be anything but very musical? Guitarist/vocalist Henry McCullough's "Mistake No Doubt" has eerie backing vocals and is suitably well done, as is his "Let It Be Gone," and though this is far from commercial, it is important to have this document of the guys who made magic behind Joe Cocker in 1969 and Marianne Faithfull in the mid-'70s. This came right in the middle, and the Grease Band's collaborative effort, "Jesse James," could be mistaken for Doug Yule singing Lou Reed's "Train Comin' Round the Bend." It's got that chug-a-lug subdued rock sound. With Henry McCullough's Wings connection, The Grease Band gets a touch of the Beatles' guilt-by-association mystique. As intriguing and wonderful as this album is, had Joe Cocker guested on bassist Alan Spenner's "Down Home Mama" or had Marianne Faithfull taken on the traditional "To the Lord," there would have been that something extra, that intangible that makes records so very special.
Ancient Grease - Women And Children First (Remastered) (1970/2023)

Ancient Grease - Women And Children First (Remastered) (1970/2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 307 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 124 Mb | 00:53:26
Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock | Label: Esoteric Recordings

Ancient Grease were originally known as Strawberry Dust featuring Gareth “Morty” Mortimer (vocals), Graham Hedley-Williams (guitars), Jack Bass (bass) and Dick Owen (drums), they were spotted by Eyes of Blue drummer John Weathers brought them to the attention of Mercury Records head Lou Reizner who changed the name of the band while Weathers assumed the role of producer for the band’s sole album. The sessions also featured keyboard player Phil Ryan. Featuring a wonderful blend of powerful psychedelic and progressive rock, the album was issued on Mercury in July 1970. Although it failed to make a commercial impression upon its release, the album is now highly sought after by collectors and fans of the Welsh rock scene and Man aficionados. This Esoteric Recordings edition has been remastered from the recently located original master tapes for the very first time, (previous releases having been taken from vinyl), and presents this legendary album in the best ever sound quality.

Tricky with DJ Muggs and Grease - Juxtapose (1999)  Music

Posted by Designol at Feb. 23, 2024
Tricky with DJ Muggs and Grease - Juxtapose (1999)

Tricky with DJ Muggs and Grease - Juxtapose (1999)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 236 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 82 Mb | Scans ~ 72 Mb
Trip-Hop, Alternative | Label: Island | # CID 8087, 546432-2 | Time: 00:35:43

As always with Tricky, the right idea for pop isn't necessarily just right for him. Beats, of course; songs, sure; a band, who could say no? And right, individual tracks connect pretty good–hot lesbian porn, you devil you. Yet though his soundscapes be obscure and forbidding, they're what he's great at; his rap affinities and rock dreams are off the point, especially in the studio. So the best thing about these shapely selections is that they remain obscure and forbidding as they stand up and announce themselves. Second-best is their scorn for criminal pretensions, always a boon from a borderline nihilist.
Various Artists - Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1978) [2010, Deluxe Edition, Japanese 2 SHM-CDs]

VA - Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1978) [2010, Deluxe Edition, Japanese 2 SHM-CDs]
Pop/Rock, Stage & Screen | XLD Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 01:42:52 | 2,13 Gb
Label: Polydor/Universal Music LLC (Japan) | Cat.# UICY-94719/20 | Released: 2010-10-13 (1978-04-14)

"Grease" is the original motion picture soundtrack for the 1978 film Grease originally released by RSO Records. The song "You're the One That I Want" was a US and UK #1 for stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. To date, it has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling soundtrack albums of all time.

Ancient Grease - Woman And Children First (1970) {1993, Reissue}  Music

Posted by popsakov at Sept. 10, 2022
Ancient Grease - Woman And Children First (1970) {1993, Reissue}

Ancient Grease - Woman And Children First (1970) {1993, Reissue}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 344 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 148 Mb
Full Scans | 00:53:26 | RAR 5% Recovery
Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock | Repertoire Records #REP 4359-WP

Ancient Grease is a clever moniker for a band, although Strawberry Dust were rather baffled to find themselves so named on their 1970 debut album, Women and Children First. Dust's reputation as a rousing live act was already cemented by several years of plying cover songs around the South Wales club circuit, which is where drummer John Weathers came across them. Impressed, he oversaw their demo, which landed Dust a deal at Mercury, then co-wrote, arranged, and co-produced their full-length. And thus begins the Racing Cars story, for Dust/Grease featured both the band's future frontman, Gareth "Morty" Mortimer, and guitarist, Graham Williams.

Tower Of Power - East Bay Grease (1970) [1992, Remastered Reissue]  Music

Posted by BlondStyle at Feb. 21, 2019
Tower Of Power - East Bay Grease (1970) [1992, Remastered Reissue]

Tower Of Power - East Bay Grease (1970) [1992, Remastered Reissue]
R&B, Soul/Funk, Jazz-Funk | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (JPEG) | 41:33 | 298,55 Mb
Label: Rhino Records (USA) | Cat.# R2 71145 | Released: 1992-11-10 (1970)

"East Bay Grease" is the debut album by the soul and funk group Tower of Power, released in 1970. The band was one of the early music groups to be signed by Bill Graham's Fillmore Records which released the LP. The album was released on CD in 1992 by Rhino Records. The term "East Bay Grease" is a genre of music featuring a "brass heavy funk-rock sound" and it was characteristic of the Oakland-style funk which Tower of Power helped to establish and further built upon throughout their career. Other East Bay Grease style bands include Cold Blood, Chicago, and Blood Sweat And Tears.

Willie Bobo - Spanish Grease / Uno Dos Tres 1-2-3 (1994)  Music

Posted by Domestos at Oct. 10, 2017
Willie Bobo - Spanish Grease / Uno Dos Tres 1-2-3 (1994)

Willie Bobo - Spanish Grease / Uno Dos Tres 1-2-3 (1994)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) ~ 407.58 Mb | 67:51 | Scans included
Latin Jazz, World Fusion | Country: USA | Label: Verve Records (314 521 664-2)

Willie Bobo's 1965 LP, Spanish Grease, has been combined with his Uno Dos Tres 1-2-3 LP from 1966 on one CD reissue. One pass through the title cut of Spanish Grease and you know that Carlos Santana was listening. The easy R&B/Latin jazz shuffle on this Bobo original, with its mix of Spanish and English vocals, is an obvious touchstone to cuts like "Evil Ways" on Santana's first two albums. What a shame, then, that the rest of the record is primarily comprised of covers of pop hits of the day like "It's Not Unusual" (a vocal and an instrumental version!) and "Our Day Will Come." The timbales player and his band lay down respectable grooves, but "Spanish Grease" is the only original on the album, and by far the most rewarding number.
Jimmy McGriff - Soul Sugar & Groove Grease (1971) {Groove Hut Records GH66704 rel 2007}

Jimmy McGriff - Soul Sugar & Groove Grease (1971) {Groove Hut Records GH66704 rel 2007}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 421 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 152 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 83 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1971, 2007 Capitol / Groove Merchant / Groove Hut Records | GH66704
Jazz / Soul Jazz / Jazz Funk / Organ Hammond B-3

The Sonny Lester-produced Soul Sugar looms large in Jimmy McGriff's vast catalog – while it's a fool's errand to pick the organist's absolute funkiest recording, this one demands serious consideration. Without personnel credits, it's impossible to know who's backing McGriff here, but the rhythm section is nonetheless superb – cuts like "Dig on It" (later sampled by A Tribe Called Quest), "Fat Cakes," and "The Now Thing" rival the Meters for sheer soulfulness. The covers are no less impressive – while renditions of James Brown's "Ain't It Funky Now," Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," and Aretha Franklin's "Spirit in the Dark" remain true to the spirit of the original recordings, the ingenious arrangements also allow McGriff and his band panoramic stretches of space to explore.

Charlie Daniels - Te John, Grease, & Wolfman (1972) Reissue 2008  Music

Posted by Designol at March 23, 2023
Charlie Daniels - Te John, Grease, & Wolfman (1972) Reissue 2008

Charlie Daniels - Te John, Grease, & Wolfman (1972) Reissue 2008
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 263 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 87 Mb | Scans ~ 95 Mb
Country Rock, Southern Rock | Label: Wounded Bird | # Wou 4665 | Time: 00:38:19

On this, Charlie Daniels' second release, there are obvious signs of a bright future for the guitar- and fiddle-playing hillbilly rocker. Along for the ride is Joel "Taz" DiGregoria, Charlie's longtime bandmate and keyboard wizard. Taz even takes lead vocal duties on one song, "Billy Joe Young," and his ivory tickling is a highlight of this historical Southern rock document. Daniels rocks with the intensity of a downbound train on "Great Big Bunches of Love," and on his cover of the Jerry Lee Lewis chestnut "Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee." A true Southern poet, Charlie Daniels is seen here in the infancy of his artistic development, but even at this early stage, the poet is alive and well.