High Tide Complete

Three CD set featuring all of the recordings by progressive rock band High Tide. Featuring the albums 'sea shanties', 'high tide' and an additional cd of demos and studio out-takes recorded in 1969 and 1970. Formed in London in 1969, High Tide featured the intense guitar playing of Tony Hill (formerly with The Misunderstood), the violin and keyboard skills of Simon House, bassist Peter Pavli and drummer Roger Hadden. The band was managed by Clearwater, also home to Hawkwind, Skin Alley and Cochise and were signed to Liberty Records soon after their formation. Their debut album, the stunning 'Sea Shanties' was recorded at Olympic studios and some of the heaviest gothic psychedelic rock record ever recorded. Issued in a striking sleeve designed by artist Paul Whitehead, the album is now regarded as a true classic of the era. Their second album, 'High Tide', was recorded in 1970 and was another wonderful work.

Although Basie's years with RCA Victor are usually regarded as his weakest, there is still plenty of good music to hear from these years. "Sweets" Edison and Emmett Berry still sparked the trumpet section and tenor saxophonist Buddy Tate and singer Jimmy Rushing were still on board. Perhaps the most interesting feature from these years, though, was the addition of an unknown tenorman who had only recently replaced Illinois Jacquet, a guy named Paul Gonsalves. While there are a few throwaway novelties in this set, there are also some fine performances, both by the band itself and by a small "band within the band".

This compilation was made by Count Baste and his Orchestra: Ed Lewis, Emmett Berry, Snooky Young, Harry Edison (tp); Ted Donnelly, George Matthews, Eli Robinson, Bill Johnson (tb); Preston Love, Rudy Rutherford (as.cl); Buddy Tate, Paul Gonsalves (ts); Jack Washington (bs); Count Basie (p); Freddie Green (g); Walter Page (b); Jo Jones (ds); Jimmy Rushing, Ann Moore (vcl). Produced by RCA/BMG Victor (Japan) {BVCJ-8601~03 / 74321-22649-2}

Bob Marley & The Wailers - The Complete Collection: The Island Years (iTunes) 2013
MP4 AAC 256 kbps | Tracks: 123 | 00:481:59 | 1.1 Gb
Genre: Reggae | Label: The Island Def Jam Music Group

Bob Marley cult personality on the world music scene. Not every musician is destined to become a symbol of the fight against racial discrimination, inform the world about the problems of his country and the continent, and finally become the founder of a unique musical style - which is reggae.

Limited 21 CD set from the Dutch progressive rockers. This box holds the band's sixteen studio album (including three double albums) and two bonus CD's with non-album tracks, rarities and demo's. One of the bonus CD's most remarkable items is 'Happy New Year', a Kayak demo dating from '74 or '75, that has never been released…

Miller Anderson, the Scots born singer, guitarist, and songwriter, came to fame with the Keef Hartley band, which established him as a well respected frontman. He joined the band in 1968 and stayed with Hartley for some three years, during which time the\d hard, became However it seemed that Miller and Keel didn't always get on too well and Miller left the band in 1971.
“Bright City” was Andersons first solo album for which he additionally wrote all the material. It was first released on Deram Records in 1971. The songs, including, Alice Mercy from(Whom It Max Concern)”. "The Age of Progress", "Nothing In This World", and "Bright City", remind us what a line singer has been missing from mainstream rock these past few years.

Various Artists - The Complete Goldwax Singles, Vol. 3 1967-1970 (2010) {2CD Set Ace Records CDCH2 1248}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 610 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 336 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 38 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1967-70, 2010 Goldwax / Ace Records | CDCH2 1248
R&B / Soul / Deep Soul

The third volume of the Goldwax singles is the story of music industry decline. If not exactly riches to rags – Goldwax sales were never that good – it is the tale of an independent label slowly losing its way in an increasingly difficult environment. This was not just about a failure to sign talent, but about changes within the business, and that meant that it became more difficult for regional independents to survive and thrive.