Alex Harvey - Roman Wall Blues. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF609) CD re-issue of the 1969 Deram album from the scottish master Alex Harvey.This was the third Alex Harvey solo albumand the first to give a hint of what the SAHB was all about. Incl. "Midnight moses", "Hello L.A., bye bye Birmigham", "Broken hearted fairytale", "Donna", "Roman wall blues", "Jumping jack flash", "Hammer song", "Let my bluebird sing", "Maxine", "Down at Bart´s place" & "Candy".

Aum - Bluesvibes. CD. Led by singer/multi-instrumentalist Wayne Ceballos, with drummer Larry Martin and bassist Ken Newell rounding out the trio, the group's initial reputation stemmed from their jam-oriented concerts. As one would expect from the title, the group's 1969's album found them working in a distinctively blues-vein. Reflecting the band's live act, this Richard Gotthrer-produced debut features a series of seven extended jams, (the shortest song clocking in at 4 minutes). Ceballos proved a decent singer, injecting considerable energy into his performances and the band really soars in many occasions. Truly interesting. Fantastic Rick Griffin artwork adorns the sleeve.

Aum - Resurrection. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF628) San Francisco act who were a very popular around the city's ballrooms in the late 60's. This their second album is from 1969 and it's a really diverse affair with a mixture of hard rock and psychedelic numbers. The title track is a dreamy epic affair with some great guitar work while a gospel tinge creeps in on "God is Back in Town". This is worthy of investigation. Originally on Bill Graham's Fillmore label.

Brainticket - Cottonwoodhill/Psychonaut. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF618) Massive 2 on one for all you acid heads out there. Stunning Euro Acid sounds with sitars, Hammond, spaced guitars, tablas, etc. and great songs.These are the bands first 2 albums on one disc. The first is an album full of mind bending acid music and effects that will change your life forever whilst the second is like Jefferson Airplane with an Amsterdam vibe. Fantastic!

Buffalo - Mothers Choice. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 612) Mother's Choice, was released in March 1976 and is more heads down no nonsense classic boogie acid rock from the legendary Aussie heavy rock band. This re-issue contains 6 bonus tracks, one of them being Chuck Berry's "No Particular Place To Go" which they destroy in the same way Blue Cheer did with "Summertime Blues". Excellent stuff.

Charlies - Buttocks. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF626) Re-issue of this very rare Finish progressive album from 1971.This heavy, hypnotic, album has elements of Jethro Tull/ Steamhammer /Captain Beyond etc with great guitarwork and the use of other instruments such as tambourines, flutes, Morrocan clay drums and cowbells give the album an interesting slant.

Chilliwack - Chilliwack. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF617) Finally a re-issue on CD of the debut 1971 album by this post Collectors band from Canada which is a great mix of of rock and pop with an acid rock edge on tracks like the 7 minute "Chain Train".

Chilliwack - Chilliwack 2. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 613) What ever happened to The Collectors, that fantastic Canadian '60's psych band? They became Chilliwack ! This stunning 2nd album from 1971 is their best release. Originally a double album it's a breathtaking mixture of rock and pop with an acid rock edge perfectly blending multi-layered harmonies, flute, acoustic instrumentation and ripping guitar work. The album covers all bases from experimental sound explorations through melodic West Coast styled acid rock, and folk rock. The centre piece is the 13 minute "Changing Reels" which is the most Collectors like piece on the album and includes a mind blowing guitar freakout.

Electric Eels - Electric Eels. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF624) At last a re-issue of this one and only album by this US hard rock band which was originally only available as a private press in 1974. A solid hard rock album, tight vocal harmonies and amazing guitar solos (not to mention the riffage) transform this release into a truly awesome sonic mind blaster.

Friedhof - Friedhof. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF614) Only album released by this German progressive trio dates from 1972. Five tracks of guitar, bass and drums (no vocals) with a garagey feel rooted in blues-rock, similar to Arktis, Da Capo and even Cream. This will appeal to fans of the above groups and also anyone interested in progressive German music through the 1970s.LAST COPY

Hard Stuff - Bolex Dementia. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 629) Second (and final) album from 1971 by this British heavy rock act. Made up of John Cann (Atomic Rooster, Andromeda) on guitar, John Gustafson (Quatermass) on bass and Paul Hammond (Atomic Rooster) on drums, they originally released this on Purple Records (Deep Purple's label). Fans of the Purps, plus anyone interested in the heavier side of prog will dig.

Hard Stuff - Bulletproof. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 619) 1971 debut from UK heavy prog three piece Hard Stuff featuring guitarist John Cann (ex-Andromeda, Attack), bassist John Gustafson (ex-Big Three) and drummer Paul Hammond (ex-Atomic Rooster). Heavy riffing and some wild solos give this a feel somewhere between Atomic Rooster and Deep Purple. It actually includes a version of Ian Gillan's rare "Monster In Paradise". Another gem unearthed from the early 70s UK rock scene.

Hookfoot - Communication. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF656) Reissue of CD of 2nd Hookfoot album featuring Caleb Quaye ( early guitarist of Elton John band and, ahem, father of Finlay) on guitar. Includes 5 bonus tracks (studio outtakes) not on the original release in 1972.

Hookfoot - Roarin'. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF655) Reissue of 1974 album by UK pub/country rock band featuring Caleb Quaye (father of Finlay, ), one of the UK's most in demand session guitarists of the 70s (and an original member of the Elton John band). Originally on DJM, this issue has 5 bonus tracks.

Josefus - 2nd & Dead Man. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 608) The Dead Man album plus the second album (that came out on mainstream in 1970) by the American hard rock merchants. Two of the greatest US heavy psych albums ever made from the band who could be called the original US stoner-rockers. Dirty heavy and raw with trippy lead guitar breaks....The title track of Dead Man is over 17 minutes long! Note the CD incorrectly calls the second album the 1st.

Julie Felix - Clotho's Web. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF607) 1972 album recorded for RAK records finally gets a re-issue and once again the American folk singer found a welcome among England's folk enthusiasts as guest musicians on this album included John Paul Jones, Stephan Grossman, Danny Thompson and the late Cozy Powell. Contains 6 bonus tracks.

Rare Bird - 1st & Somebody's Watching. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 603) First and fourth albums from the UK progressive rock band. The first album, from 1969, contains their biggest hit "Sympathy", whilst both albums contain some impressive keyboard dominated jazzy progressive rock. Recommended.

Rare Bird - Born Again. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF625) Reissue of the progressive rock act's 1974 album originally released on Polydor featuring 10 tracks.This album again displays their excellent progressive rock style with hooks and excellent vocal harmonies throughout. includes the stunning track 'Redman'.From the Caravan, Cressida, T2 school of 70's UK prog rock.

Shamrocks - Shamrocks/Smoke Rings. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF621) 2 albums on 1 CD from this Swedish beat outfit. Rare as hen's teeth and legendery amongst collectors of European R'n'B and Beat, the 1965 debut and 1966 follow-up album from this much revered band are now finally available together on one CD. That's over 25 tracks in total!

Sir Lord Baltimore - Sir Lord Baltimore/Kingdom Come. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 639) Both albums (originally on Mercury) available on one CD by this New York power trio . Early heavy rock (1970/72) with savage guitar work and touches of progressive rock in their work, especially on the longer tracks (Man From Manhattan). Sir Lord Baltimore reflect the hard rock/progressive rock of their day very well and it's good to see these albums available again.

Stud - Stud. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 615) Self titled album by this fine UK band who released this their debut in 1971. A three piece the band played a brand of guitar based heavy progressive rock featuring some fine guitar work that at times sounds like early Wishbone Ash. A slight rural feel mixed with jazzy, driving and complex jamming creates an adventurous and rewarding blend.

Tear Gas - Tear Gas. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF631) UK (Scottish) early '70s band featuring Zal Cleminson who made this killer album which is a hard edged progressive acid rock masterpiece in the same league as T2's debut. Great guitar work that at times has a Floyd feel and at other times the energy and attack of Hendrix. Multi layered vocal harmonies and some wonderful songs. Essential (CD contains extra track with vocals by Alex Harvey).

Ton Vlasman - White Rooms With Disintegrating Walls. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 623) This is a real Dutch space folk monster from 1970 originally on Flame records. The title alone tells you where it's coming from! A wildly drug induced album full of dark psychedelia with folky overtones and exotic instrumentation. A totally original album and very highly recommended to fans of weird eerie psychedelia.

Visions Of Rarities From The 60's & 70's. - Various. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF622) Fantastic psychedelic, pop, garage prog compilation containing a collection of great rarities by various artists in various '60's and 70's genres. Pick of the crop is 'Psychedelic Situation' by Jimmy Curtis which is the kind of psych-pop mind bender comparable to The First Editions 'Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition was In'. At the other end of the spectrum we have the super rare 4 track Arcadium acetate which preceeds their rare UK progressive psych album. Also on the comp are similarly rare tracks from Group Therapy, Billy Hamon, the rare Ning 7" 'Machine' - originally on Decca - Lazy Bulldog, White Trash and more. A general collection of wild obscurities from the '60's and '70's. Crazy!

Warm Dust - And It Came To Pass. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 610) Debut 1970 album from UK Jazz fusion prog rockers Warm Dust. It Came To Pass is lot more psychy than later releases and although not as great as Peace For Our Time, it has some good tracks on it. Most notibly the first cut Turbulance and the cover of the Ritchie Havens tune "Indian Rope Man".

Warm Dust - Peace For Our Time + Warm Dust. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF 611) The second album from UK '70's prog band Warm Dust - Peace For Our Time - highlights their jazz rock fusion sound with a Second World War theme. The sax really stands out counterpointing the organ nicely and combined with some great vocals shows how Jazz fusion should be played. As a bonus you get the German only release "Dreams Of Impossibilities" - on this CD titled Warm Dust. Cool!!

White Witch - A Spiritual Greeting. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF651) Second, more diverse album from this early 70s US band, who are the musical equivalent of discovering some obscure tacky old film from the same period that fascinates and confuses you simultaneously. Still largely on a glam/metal tip image wise, but incorporating influences from The Kinks ('Walk On') and Genesis crossed with shameless Bowieisms ('Class Of 2000', 'Crystalise And Realise') that step right outside of the usual hard rock remit. Vocalist Ron Goedert, who sadly died in 2000, covers a wide range of lyrical ground- from the Book Of Revelations (which have suggested to some that the band were Christian) to standard glam references, ie Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe, and on 'Showdown' the band come the closest anyone ever has to crossing Purple's raunch with pure pop and almost soul vocals. Trhe final track 'Auntie Christy' contains the lyric 'Acey was a spade, Jackson was a slade'- heard by a later member of Murderdolls perhaps? An undiscovered gem, to be filed alongside Piper, Susan, Starz, Skyhooks, Agony Bag, Jet (UK) and The Godz (70s). Remastered.

White Witch - White Witch. CD. (Red Fox Records - RF650) White Witch, who were originally signed to Capricorn Records, may well have been the originators, despite their sonic unpredictability, alongside Brownsville Station and Sorcery, of hair metal or sleaze metal in the US as we know it. This 1972-released debut album predates Aerosmith, Starz, Angel and Kiss by some 18 months, and is every bit as gloriously fey as Motley Crue's first recordings some eight years later- yet is of a far proggier bent- for despite all its campery (particularly in the overtly Sweet-esque image depicted on the photo shots) this is still a product of the hippie era, and the primary influences, as with Brit glamsters Silverhead, are Uriah Heep and Deep Purple- hence the Gillanesque banshee shrieks of vocalist Ronn Goedert and the Lord/Hensley-like Hammond pounding of Buddy Pendergrass- although on 'Don't Close Your Mind' they bear a passing resemblance to early BOC, and the charming 'It's So Nice To Be Stoned' is a slice of vaudevillian ragtime that wouldn't be out of place on a Love, Grateful Dead or Charlatans (US) album. Definitely worth seeking out if you are into any of the bands mentioned above, if you bought any of RPM's "Junk Shop Glam" series- or if you enjoy the idea of a band with a slightly Christian lyrical take on 'white' magic as opposed to Coven and Black Widow's truck with the left hand path. Remastered with booklet.

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