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Landslide - Two Sided Fantasy (1972 US Psychedelic Heavy Blues - Wave)
Posted: 07 Nov 2012 08:30 AM PST
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2012/11/landslide-two-sided-fantasy-1972-us.html
When Landslide cut their album Two Sided Fantasy on Capitol Records, the
band and the label probably had no clue that everything would end so fast.
The album became a rare collector’s item because of their lack of success.
I am sure the album disappeared from LP racks in stores very quickly giving
it the “hard to find” tag that turned it into a valued and sought after
piece.
This was a good rock band that had a sound comparable to Cream and at times
early Santana. They did not do anything special or out of the ordinary, at
least not anything that was unique at the time that would separate them
from all the other bands doing the same thing. Possibly, with more time to
develop as a group and a campaign to spread the word about their music, it
may have changed the outcome of their fate.
We have evidence of their efforts and one that has survived many years on
this reissue. The fact that this LP resurfaced is a nod to their legacy. It
does not matter how short their stay in the music world was or the
importance to the history of music, they were a part of the early ‘70’s
rock that would become the classic rock that you now hear on top rock radio
stations to this day. I read a review that considered their labors as
inconsequential, I do not agree. If in fact what they recorded did not
matter, this album would not have become a collector’s item nor would music
fans have the opportunity to hear it again today. Indeed this is not a
great memorable album that ranks amongst the all-time classics; it is
however, a solid and enjoyable listen.(Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck)
Tracklist:
01. Doin' What I Want (05:08)
02. Creep Feelin' (04:01)
03. Everybody Knows [Slippin'] (07:18)
04. Dream Traveler (04:37)
05. Susan (05:54)
06. Sad And Lonely (03:01)
07. Little Bird (04:58)
08. Happy (05:51)
Credits:
Tommy Caglioti - Percussion, Drums, Sitar
Joseph Caruate - Guitar
Ed Cass - Percussion, Drums, Vocals
Bobby Sallustio - Bass
Billy Savoca - Guitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
Link
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Jericho - Jericho (1972 Israel Great Heavy Psych Hard Rock - Wave)
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2012/11/jericho-jericho-1972-israel-great-heavy.html
This band was originally from Israel and they were known as
the "Churchills". They moved to England in 1968 and released an album under
the name of the "Churchills". They later re-named the band to "Jericho
Jones" and released an excellent album in 1971 named "Junkies, Monkies and
Donkies". For some reason they changed their name again, this time only
dropping the "Jones" and going as "Jericho". This album was released in
1972 and received some FM airplay. It was very well received by the critics.
"Ethiopa" - This song got some airplay from self-respecting radio stations
that were allowed to play their own setlists. This is a fast tempo, hard
rocker right out of the early RUSH soundbook. The first two and a half
minutes are a hardrocking instrumental that sets the tempo and melody.
There is some great bass playing and guitar soloing. Rob Huxley's throaty
vocals then scream in. The tempo is fast and heavy with plenty of guitar
fills (a mixture of King Crimson and Led Zeppelin). A fantastic hard rock
song. Rating - *****
"Don't You Let Me Down" - Acoustic guitar opens this tune, but doesn't stay
long. Electric guitar, drums and vocals soon take over. Heavy bass lines
and drum beat with vocals that sound like Badfinger on steroids. The tune
has a strong, surging rhythm with fantastic bass work and guitar playing. A
very hard rocking song. Rating - ****
"Featherbed" - The sound is reminiscent of early Alice Cooper, "Killer"
era. There is some nice vocal harmonizing with a strong '60's vibe going
on. The song has a few tempo changes ranging from hard and fast with
blazing guitar solos, to slow and mesmerizing like Iron
Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Extended guitar solo with psychedelic
echoing and distortion. The guitars are given ample room to shine. The song
then returns to its main theme and ends with Who-esque drum crashing and
power chording. Another fine piece. Rating - ****
"Justin And Nova" - Synthesizer effects of a spaceship landing opens this
song. Acoustic guitar and piano with some group humming, followed by drums
and bass. A very psychedelic, spacey feeling envelopes this song.
Orchestral strings in the background helps the mood reach the stars. There
again is great bass playing and nice guitar fills throughout. The lyrics
are space flight oriented (chemical or mechanical determined by the
listener)! The piano and strings get alot of attention. The tempo changes
throughout but the ethereal feeling remains. High pitched "AHHHHS" along
with Keith Moon-like drumming and repeating guitar melody lands you back to
Earth. A beautiful piece. Rating - ****
"Kill Me With Your Love" - The sound of water accompanied by acoustic
guitar, clears the way for the electric guitar with echo effects. Flute
playing then joins adding color and ambiance. Thunder-like effects gives
one the feeling of listenig to a storm while laying in bed. The tempo and
mood then makes a 180 degree turn, as the drum and bass kick in. The tempo
turns fast; the drums are hard, bass heavy and guitar chugging. "Move it up
and down. That's what she told me. Spin it round and round. That's what she
told me." Hey! She told me the same thing! Oh, well. The lyrics are funny
but the musicianship is excellent. This a very heavy, hard rocking song
that KILLS! Great work. Rating - ****
This was the last album the band did, as the group split up shortly after
this release and returned to Israel. Even though the band no longer exists,
thankfully this music still does. This is a lost gem from the
progressive/hardock era that highlights the awesome musicianship from that
bygone time. The playing is topnotch and the album is as well. (By
doggiedogma "doggiedogma")
Tracklist
01. Ethiopia (4:34)
02. Don't You Let Me Down (3:40)
03. Featherbed (9:41)
04. Justin And Nova (8:30)
05. Kill Me With Your Love (11:17)
Credits
Robb Huxley – Guitar
Ami Triebich – Drums
Haim Romano – Lead Guitar
Michael Gabriellov – Bass
Danny Shoshan – Lead Singer
Link
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Landslide - Two Sided Fantasy (1972 US Psychedelic Heavy Blues - Wave)
Posted: 07 Nov 2012 08:30 AM PST
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2012/11/landslide-two-sided-fantasy-1972-us.html
When Landslide cut their album Two Sided Fantasy on Capitol Records, the
band and the label probably had no clue that everything would end so fast.
The album became a rare collector’s item because of their lack of success.
I am sure the album disappeared from LP racks in stores very quickly giving
it the “hard to find” tag that turned it into a valued and sought after
piece.
This was a good rock band that had a sound comparable to Cream and at times
early Santana. They did not do anything special or out of the ordinary, at
least not anything that was unique at the time that would separate them
from all the other bands doing the same thing. Possibly, with more time to
develop as a group and a campaign to spread the word about their music, it
may have changed the outcome of their fate.
We have evidence of their efforts and one that has survived many years on
this reissue. The fact that this LP resurfaced is a nod to their legacy. It
does not matter how short their stay in the music world was or the
importance to the history of music, they were a part of the early ‘70’s
rock that would become the classic rock that you now hear on top rock radio
stations to this day. I read a review that considered their labors as
inconsequential, I do not agree. If in fact what they recorded did not
matter, this album would not have become a collector’s item nor would music
fans have the opportunity to hear it again today. Indeed this is not a
great memorable album that ranks amongst the all-time classics; it is
however, a solid and enjoyable listen.(Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck)
Tracklist:
01. Doin' What I Want (05:08)
02. Creep Feelin' (04:01)
03. Everybody Knows [Slippin'] (07:18)
04. Dream Traveler (04:37)
05. Susan (05:54)
06. Sad And Lonely (03:01)
07. Little Bird (04:58)
08. Happy (05:51)
Credits:
Tommy Caglioti - Percussion, Drums, Sitar
Joseph Caruate - Guitar
Ed Cass - Percussion, Drums, Vocals
Bobby Sallustio - Bass
Billy Savoca - Guitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
Link
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Jericho - Jericho (1972 Israel Great Heavy Psych Hard Rock - Wave)
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2012/11/jericho-jericho-1972-israel-great-heavy.html
This band was originally from Israel and they were known as
the "Churchills". They moved to England in 1968 and released an album under
the name of the "Churchills". They later re-named the band to "Jericho
Jones" and released an excellent album in 1971 named "Junkies, Monkies and
Donkies". For some reason they changed their name again, this time only
dropping the "Jones" and going as "Jericho". This album was released in
1972 and received some FM airplay. It was very well received by the critics.
"Ethiopa" - This song got some airplay from self-respecting radio stations
that were allowed to play their own setlists. This is a fast tempo, hard
rocker right out of the early RUSH soundbook. The first two and a half
minutes are a hardrocking instrumental that sets the tempo and melody.
There is some great bass playing and guitar soloing. Rob Huxley's throaty
vocals then scream in. The tempo is fast and heavy with plenty of guitar
fills (a mixture of King Crimson and Led Zeppelin). A fantastic hard rock
song. Rating - *****
"Don't You Let Me Down" - Acoustic guitar opens this tune, but doesn't stay
long. Electric guitar, drums and vocals soon take over. Heavy bass lines
and drum beat with vocals that sound like Badfinger on steroids. The tune
has a strong, surging rhythm with fantastic bass work and guitar playing. A
very hard rocking song. Rating - ****
"Featherbed" - The sound is reminiscent of early Alice Cooper, "Killer"
era. There is some nice vocal harmonizing with a strong '60's vibe going
on. The song has a few tempo changes ranging from hard and fast with
blazing guitar solos, to slow and mesmerizing like Iron
Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Extended guitar solo with psychedelic
echoing and distortion. The guitars are given ample room to shine. The song
then returns to its main theme and ends with Who-esque drum crashing and
power chording. Another fine piece. Rating - ****
"Justin And Nova" - Synthesizer effects of a spaceship landing opens this
song. Acoustic guitar and piano with some group humming, followed by drums
and bass. A very psychedelic, spacey feeling envelopes this song.
Orchestral strings in the background helps the mood reach the stars. There
again is great bass playing and nice guitar fills throughout. The lyrics
are space flight oriented (chemical or mechanical determined by the
listener)! The piano and strings get alot of attention. The tempo changes
throughout but the ethereal feeling remains. High pitched "AHHHHS" along
with Keith Moon-like drumming and repeating guitar melody lands you back to
Earth. A beautiful piece. Rating - ****
"Kill Me With Your Love" - The sound of water accompanied by acoustic
guitar, clears the way for the electric guitar with echo effects. Flute
playing then joins adding color and ambiance. Thunder-like effects gives
one the feeling of listenig to a storm while laying in bed. The tempo and
mood then makes a 180 degree turn, as the drum and bass kick in. The tempo
turns fast; the drums are hard, bass heavy and guitar chugging. "Move it up
and down. That's what she told me. Spin it round and round. That's what she
told me." Hey! She told me the same thing! Oh, well. The lyrics are funny
but the musicianship is excellent. This a very heavy, hard rocking song
that KILLS! Great work. Rating - ****
This was the last album the band did, as the group split up shortly after
this release and returned to Israel. Even though the band no longer exists,
thankfully this music still does. This is a lost gem from the
progressive/hardock era that highlights the awesome musicianship from that
bygone time. The playing is topnotch and the album is as well. (By
doggiedogma "doggiedogma")
Tracklist
01. Ethiopia (4:34)
02. Don't You Let Me Down (3:40)
03. Featherbed (9:41)
04. Justin And Nova (8:30)
05. Kill Me With Your Love (11:17)
Credits
Robb Huxley – Guitar
Ami Triebich – Drums
Haim Romano – Lead Guitar
Michael Gabriellov – Bass
Danny Shoshan – Lead Singer
Link