The names speak for themselves: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jimmy Page, Lightnin' Hopkins, Keith Richards the best black and white purveyors of six-string blues, captured on one expansive compilation. More than five decades of music are assembled here, from classic Chess sides of the late 40s to the finest blues reviValists of the 90s and beyond.
Too big to be forgotten, too alive to retire, ska reviValists Bad Manners made a triumphant return at the end of the 80s after the briefest of splits. This live compilation explains why they remained one of the hottest concert attractions of the following decade. It boasts all their ska anthems including rowdy romps through standards like ‘My Girl Lollipop’ and ‘Walking On Sunshine’.
Punk legend, garage reviValist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, author, producer, poet, sculptor, painter, cultural icon and one-man creation machine Billy Childish epitomises the DIY spirit of TRUE punk, garage and 'indie' like no-one else. Since 1978 he has recorded over 100 albums in various incarnations, ALL of which have been on his own labels, led The Pop Rivets, Thee Milkshakes, Thee Headcoats, Thee Mighty Caesars and now The Buff Medways, influenced everyone from Nirvana and Mudhoney to Guitar Wolf and the White Stripes, created a style of music (the 'Medway Sound') an art movement ('Stuckism') been a name on ex-partner Tracey Emin's infamous tent, painted over 2000 works of art, and published 2 novels and 30-plus volumes of poetry, as well as being one of the hardest-gigging musicians anywhere in the world. Not bad for a dyslexic who still lives in Chatham and signs on!! What a bloke. This DVD is the first ever of its kind, offering a fascinating insight into the life and career of this up till now intensely private and shy person, with interviews from admirers Shane McGowan and Larry Clark and collaborator Holly Golightly among other, and 35 minutes of bonus footage including rare live performance archives. Must be owned.
Twenty track compilation of classic ska including Sir Lord Comic's "The Great Wuga Wuga", The Paragons' "The Tide Is High", Lee Scratch Perry's "Doctor Dick" and Desmond Dekker's "007 (Shanty Town)" and including rare cover versions of classic tracks by ska reviValists The Specials and The Selecter.
1969 "comeback" album from the Canadian reviValist folk singer popular in Chicago and New York in the early '60's. (she had continued to perform live but had stopped recording since '65.) Most famous for composing the song "Morning Dew" that was quickly covered by everyone over the next few years, this album features a heavily orchestrated version of a true folk rock classic, as well as eleven other originals and covers. A true hero of the revivalist scene, this is classic late '60s pop. This album is making its debut on CD, includes liner depth liner notes and new interview material. Features: classic cover song "Everybody's Talkin'", "Winter's Going" and "Time."
The Canadian reviValist folk singer's second solo album, first released in 1970. This blend of singer/songwriter folk-rock and MOR country-pop was recorded in Nashville. Featuring three originals and tracks written by Ralph McTell and Jackson Frank. The remastered sound brings this album up to date. Includes: the outstanding break up number "You Don't Know", "White Song", "Streets Of London" and "Sweet Man."
The British folk revival that took place at club level during the Sixties introduced a whole new audience to traditional folksong, while also bringing to the fore the concept of the earnest young singer-songwriter. Given the grassroots nature of the movement, it wa sinevitable that the regional scenes would throw up their own local heroes. In Scotland, the grizzled likes of Hamish Imlach, Matt McGinn and Alex Campbell would underpin the scene while providing inspiration for a slightly younger generation of talents (Bert Jansch, Gerry Rafferty, Billy Connolly) whose immersion in contemporary pop culture would enable them to make a greater impact on the mainstream. Featuring typically perceptive liners from noted Celt commentator Hamish MacTavish (yes, he does exist), this compilation incoroporates all the era's main players- the club raconteurs, the acoustic strummers, the folksong reviValists, the electric folk rockers- for a definitive look at the heyday of the Scottish folk scene.
First time on CD collection of the classic sunshine pop of these Californian hitmakers (best known for being writers of all the Monkees' hit material, as well as Boyce being later immortalised by UK late 70s beat reviValists The Pleasers, with whom he had worked, on, er, 'Tommy Boyce') covering their three albums and several 45s for A&M in the late 60s, including the title track (still their best known hit to this day). Remastered, beautifully packaged with ultra rare photos and trade ads, and featuring notes and quotes from recognised Monkees authority Andrew Sandoval as well as Hart and the late Boyce himself. How could one resist such a package? Cheer up, sleepy genies!!
Any psychedelic/garage/underground rock-and-roll enthusiast knows this man from Bethlehem who bangs to his own lysergic drum--who came from 80s back-from-the-grave reviValists THE ORIGINAL SINS and entered the solo world through the ultra-limited edition records on the now legendary Twisted Village label. He defines the underground aesthetic, something that he has done during the last three decades, and his new record finds him still in peak songwriting and recording form. Danceable, trance-able, romance-able and yet oh so very hallucinatory.
The Detroit boys' first album of tacky-teen, reviValist rock'n'roll- filled to the brim with pedal-to-the-metal covers ('Rockin Robin' 'Hello Mary Lou' 'Bebop Confidential' 'Rumble' 'Roadrunner' etc) among their own high-energy (not Hi-NRG!!) rock anthems. First time ever on CD- amust for fans of glam or classic Stateside heavy rawk.
Limited edition remaster 2 CD set (this will revert to a single disc after these last few have sold out)This career-spanning collection spotlights both sides of the Cream catalogue--the wildly experimental studio outfit and the stripped-down live trio--combining newly re-mastered studio classics along with eight historic live performances.Beginning as imaginative blues reviValists, Cream quickly evolved into a riskier unit, mining an audacious assortment of jazz, folk, pop, blues and psychedelic elements. Cream made adventurous, original music that reflected the restless energy of its era, yet continues to resonate nearly four decades later. This album comprises 22 studio tracks, plus "Steppin Out" (live).Disc two contains 8 expansive live cuts recorded March taken from various albums.NOW DELETED BY UNIVERSAL - THESE ARE THE LAST 3 COPIES OF THIS DOUBLE CD
Brand new album from Detroit-based rock'n'roll band that do not under any circumstances play garage reviValist rock!!! About time too. Instead, what we have is a dirty Americana sound somewhee between Exile-era Stones, Sweetheart-era Byrds, and Grant Lee Buffalo. And none of this moping, shambling misery that people think country rock consists of in the post-Ryan Adams era, Raunch from the ranch!!
1995 album that pairs 'King Of Ska' Desmond Dekker with 70s/80s ska reviValist leaders The Specials. Featuring great versions of many original bluebeat classics such as "Carry Go Bring Come", "King Of Kings", "Humpty Dumpty" and nine others, this is a collaboration that was destined to happen - and is well worth the wait!
1995 album that pairs 'King Of Ska' Desmond Dekker with 70s/80s ska reviValist leaders The Specials. Featuring great versions of many original bluebeat classics such as "Carry Go Bring Come", "King Of Kings", "Humpty Dumpty" and nine others, this is a collaboration that was destined to happen - and is well worth the wait!
The great third album (1995) by this great '90's UK festival/psych/blues boom reviValist band. We have unearthed nine copies of this deleted limited edition (500 only) remixed version of "Another Realm". Housed in a stunning psychedelic sleeve this release is full of killer guitar, acid fried lyrics and underground power. Classic '90's Festival Psych with the feel of late '60's UK acid rock (a bit like Steamhammer). Comes with insert........Long gone so be quick…
Formed by influential singer songwriter Nigel Lewis after leaving The Meteors, the Escalators are much in demand. This sixteen track album features the group performing tracks live that have never been recorded or released officially. This is a must for all collectors of the group and psychobilly lovers alike. Includes: "Cut Up", "Video Club", "SurviValists" and "Time For A Change."
Suddenly the rave of the nation The Hives, from Sweden, have been around for a while. Rightly regarded as the foremost garage punk reviValists of the current era they make an energetic sound that's equal parts garage punk and hard edged rock and roll. This album is a compilation made up of tracks from each of their two albums and two singles/EPs released between 1997 and 2001. Don't let their success put you off; this album is pure blazing garage!!!!
The Songbook Series reaches surreal new heights as everyone from rock’n’roll reviValists to Vera Lynn turn their hands to Elvis’s most famous tunes. Half tribute to the founding father of rock, half kitsch classic, this 2-CD set is guaranteed to make the king turn in his grave!
Most comebacks inevitably suck donkey, but this 1985 session from one of Georgia's most distinctive cult figures and pioneers of the 50s rockabilly boom, backed by dogged UK rock'n'roll reviValists Johnny &The Roccos, and organised by former Blue Horizon supremo Mike Vernon, is an absolute delight. The Roccos' album is also featured on this great value 2fer CD, which also comes with bonus tracks from the sessions, including the Roccos' take on 'Matchbox'. First ever time on CD.
Unmissable collection of radio broadcsts and studio demos from early days of Britain's premier mod reviValists. Featuring tracks that appeared on 'In The City', 'This Is The Modern World', 'All Modern Cons' and 'Setting Sons' as well as rarities and 7" only releases.
The third Vanguard release from Kweskin's Jug Band, an influential US folk reviValist lineup that included Geoff Muldaur, Maria D'Amato, (later to be known as, of course, Maria Muldaur of "Midnight At The Oasis" fame) and ex-Bill Monroe banjoist Bill Keith. Oh, a mighty wind's a blowin'. . .
American folk reviValists who succeeded in crossing their music over into the American and British pop charts. Their fresh harmonies and clean-cut looks helped folk move away from its 'Leftie' image of the 1950s. Later parodied as 'The Folksmen' in Christopher Guest's "A Mighty Wind" Tracks:- Introduction - Saro Jane - MTA - All My Sorrows - Remember The Alamo - E Inu Takou E - Hard, Ain't It Hard - The Merry Little Minuet - When The Saints Go Marching In - Three Jolly Coachmen - South Coast - Scotch And Soda - Zombie Jamboree.
"2 on 1" of the British glittering rock 'n' roll reviValists' 1974/75 albums. Tracks:- Rocket - Do You Love Me - Sha La La Lee - Running Bear - The Hippy Hippy Shake - Shake Rattle & Roll - See You Later Alligator - Medley: Dyna-mite/The Cat Crept In/Tiger Feet - The End Of The World - Blue Moon - In The Mood - Bye Bye Johnny - The Secrets That You Keep - Living Doll - One Night - Tallahasse Lassie - Let's Have A Party - Tobacco Road - Oh Boy - I Love How You Love Me - Hula Love - Diana. It's a shit business. . .
The ultimate old-timey reviValists, the New Lost City Ramblers meet a host of great musicians from the music's early days including; the Bogtrottrs, Uncle Eck Robertson, Carter Family's Mother Maybelle, Roscoe Holcomb, Sam & Kirk McGhee and the hillbilly blues legend Dock Boggs. Tracks:- Introduction - Leather Breeches - Free Little Bird - My Name Is John Johanna - Jesse James - Bow Down - Stone's Rag - Gold Watch And Chain - Worried Man Blues - Little Darlin' Pal Of Mine - Wildwood Flower - Sally Johnson - Little Birdie - Sail Away Ladies - Pretty Little Miss Out In The Garden - Old Tim Brooks - Pretty Little Miss Out In The Garden - Lost John - Chilly Winds - I Wish I Was A Single Girl Again - Waterbound - Needle Case - Roll On Buddy - Bowling Green - San Antonio Rose - The Old Gospel Ship - Train Forty-Five - Oh Death - The Weapon Of Prayer - Black Jack Davy - This World Is Not My Home.
Take the inner-city soul sound of 60s America to the dance clubs of England’s industrial heartland, and you have Northern Soul - the reviValist movement which has spanned three decades with the fervour of an evangelical crusade. Singles that were ignored in their homeland have become legends among British fans, and 18 of the best are featured here.
From 1976, this is NoValis' masterwork (or is that meisterarbeit?). Three lengthy tracks, largely instrumental and packed with synthesizers dominate this majestic piece of rich progressive rock that was highly influential on many other German bands of the era.
1975 album from George Clinton's funk collective. Musicians on this release include Fred Wesley, The Brecker Brothers, Bootsie Collins, Bernie Worrell and many more. Seven tracks of unadulterated P.Funk including 'SupergrooValisticprosifunkstication', 'Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples' and 'Unfunky UFO'.
1975 album from George Clinton's funk collective. Musicians on this release include Fred Wesley, The Brecker Brothers, Bootsie Collins, Bernie Worrell and many more. Seven tracks of unadulterated P.Funk including "SupergrooValisticprosifunkstication", "Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples" and "Unfunky UFO". Unbelievable stuff.
1975 album from George Clinton's funk collective. Musicians on this release include Fred Wesley, The Brecker Brothers, Bootsie Collins, Bernie Worrell and many more. Seven tracks of unadulterated P.Funk including "SupergrooValisticprosifunkstication", "Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples" and "Unfunky UFO". Unbelievable stuff.
First ever CD compilation issued of now undeservedly forgotten early-mid 70s' female vocal duo, (somewhat like a glam version of the Paper Dolls or Toys), who scored a hit in 1974 with 'Guilty' and had had two previous minor successes with 'You Came You Saw You Conquered' and 'Third Finger Left Hand'. Produced by A&M supremo Phil Swern in an attempt to cash in on the glam boom's reviValist tendencies, the records- which often consisted of Carpenters, Wizzard and Martha Reeves covers as well as Swern-composed originals- actually turned out to be very good indeed!! This remastered CD features their previously unheard version of the Toys' "A Lover's Concerto" as well as liner notes and interviews with the girls themselves. If you ever wondered who the 'Climax Sisters' from 'Confessions Of A Pop Performer' or the 'Little Ladies' of Rock Follies were based on, look no further.
1994 album from much-loved festival perennials and neo-prog reviValists, always based around the nucleus of guitarist/vocalist Nick Barrett, keyboardist Clive Nolan (also of Arena) and drummer Fudge Smith. Now reissued in a stylish digipak with bonus track 'Sister Bluebird'. Although the 90s were a period of reinvention for the band, allegedly with a 'heavier' sound, the six original tracks on this album still showcase every cliché that one ever loved about 80s prog and are all the better for it. I mean, who else but the 'Drags could get away with recording a song called 'And We'll Go Hunting Deer?' Live favourite 'Queen Of Hearts' also made its first appearance here. Still not patch on their 80s material, but a very good album nonetheless.
18 track compilation of rare singles,compilation tracks and ottakes from 1995-2000 from this U.S.band who always deliver satisfaction in the Syd, Kinks and The Who department. Each track comes packed full of great hooks that harken back to the UK mod psyche reviValists. Sleeve notes give the listener insight into the group’s psyche and tell the story of their five year evolution.
Excellent retrospective of the UK mid to late 70s mod reviValists The Pleasers. Contains their entire album, the "Lies" EP and both sides of their first single. Classic 60s style powerpop produced by Tommy Boyce (Monkees,etc) that was critically acclaimed at the time but failed to trouble the record buying public, although they did singlehandedly pave the way for the UK mod revival scene of the late 70s and early 80s.
First time on CD for the legendary debut album from these UK rockabilly-punkabilly reviValists. This is the first time these proper Mercury recordings have been issued, and also included are a number of bonus tracks, which go to make it a true Best Of. Still headlining festivals all over the world, the Polecats remain a very predominant music force. Guitarist Boz Boorer went on to become the main musical collaborator with post-Marr Morrissey, whilst frontman Tim Polecat is still very active and involved in the US West Coast scene, where he now lives, working on music videos.
Historical 1970 Hamburg festival billed as being the "Greatest Show On Earth". Four bands feature on this live document, first up are Frumpy who made progressive kraut rock that rivalled the best of the bands that followed them like Eloy, Messgae, NoValis etc. Thrice Mice are a sextet playing distinctive German progressive jazz rock. Spninx Tush churn out a raw punky sound with driving guitars long before the Pistols! Final band to appear are Tomorrow's Gift who were a blues soul rock band with Ellen Meyer on lead vocals.
The svelte nouveaux rockabilly of 70s reviValism meets the originator of rough shod rock 'n' roll to produce the living proof that the music did not die as predicted in some circles. Anyone who caught the live shows is still hearing the resonance. Tracks:- Red Hot - I Sure Miss You - Summertime Blues - Boppin' The Blues - Sweet Surrender - Flying Saucers Rock 'n' Roll - The Fool - It's In The Bottle - Woman (You're My Woman) - Is This The Way - The Way I Walk - Red Cadillac And A Black Moustache - If This Is Wrong - Five Days, Five Days - Fire - I Want To Be Free - Twenty Flight Rock - Sea Cruise - Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track) - Blue Eyes (Don't Run Away) - Endless Sleep.
The folk revival that took place at club level during the Sixties introduced a whole new audience to traditional folksong, while also bringing to the fore the concept of the earnest young singer-songwriter. Given the grassroots nature of the movement, it was inevitable that the regional scenes would throw up their own local heroes. When, by the end of the decade, centuries-old songs werebeing given a sonic makeover by the new breed of electric folkies (headed by the likes of Fairport and Steeleye, both of whom are represented here) folk music had long since escaped out of the clubs and into the charts. This 3CD set focuses on the astonishing depth of talent emanating from the English folk scene during this most tumultuous of decades. Every facet of the English folk genre is encompassed, ranging from club singers and trad reviValists like Isla Cameron and Shirley Collins, the post Dylan singer songwriter boom (Donovan, Ralph McTell, Michael Chapman) folk base jazz fusioneers Pentangle, and even such turn of the decade acid folk otsiders as Synanthesia and the mighty Comus.
'Trocadero' was the Leicestershire rock'n'roll reviValists' third studio album and included four hit singles- 'Heartbeat' 'Heavenly' 'Under The Moon Of Love' (possibly their best known song, and one of the first musical memories of certain Freak Employees) and 'Trocadero' itself. Original artwork reproduced and very reasonably priced.
If you're a fan of surf and hotrod music, you may recognise the 'Some Kinda Fun' tag as the title of the best album by 60's reviValists, The Untamed Youth. This realease celebrates their passion for cover versions by compiling 18 original versions of surf numbers that they had a go at. Features stunning tracks by Chris Montez, Surf Teens, Richie Deran and many more. This is all about California, girls, cars and the ocean; and there's nothing wrong with that. Snap 'em quick cos it's a limited edtion of 500 copies all hand numbered!
With this 1994 album, the revitalised SLF confirmed that they were a vital band in their own right, not just another bunch of reviValists. Fiery and committed, the original material here burned with all the passion of the 70s line-up, but with an additional intelligence earned by Jake Burns’ years as bandleader. No wonder then that many fans rate this among their classic work. This reissue adds a rare remix and a compelling Burns interview.
It's time to dust off the vinyl and take your air guitar out of storage because Small Stone is proud to present Sucking the 70’s, Back In The SaddleAgain. What you will find on Sucking the 70’s are some of the best and most true to life rawk bands of the 21st century lovingly re-working, re-interpreting, and in some cases re-defining the music that first inspired them to make music in the first place.From the ferocious opening blast of Sasquatch's incredible revamping of Grand Funk Railroad's classic "Are You Ready" through the final breaths of Valis' psychedelic re-invention of Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver", Sucking the 70’s is a rollercoaster ride through the classics that defined a decade.So, break out your lava lamps and lay some carpet down in the back of your SUV because the 70’s are back with a vengeance. This is an incredibly limited pressing and when it’s gone it’s gone, so you’d better get it while you can. Operators are standing by. Eight track version not available.
Forty two tracks of the most ambitious project of the '70's folk scene; this epic tale of 18th century transportation is a masterwork, spearheaded by Peter Bellamy. Featuring June Tabor, Dave Swarbrick, Fairport Convention, Martin Carthy, Mike & Norma Waterson, Chris Sugden and many more. This double CD set collects the original opera with a new recording of the piece in 2004 with many of the original stars and newcomers to the scene bringing an alternative interpretation to their favourite extracts of music and narrative. A truly fantastic piece, astonishingly creative and assured sounding, this is a must, one of the few places you can find so many folk reviValist stars working together. Highly detailed 130 page booklet documents the whole project as well as a biography of Peter Bellamy.
Super rare prog/kraut rock from Germany dating from 1976. Originally pressed in a quantity of 200 this album was only sold at gigs. It's a mixture of styles comparable to NoValis, Epidaurus or Murphy Blend. Melancholic and lyrical-classical influenced progressive folk-rock and certainly an album that will please fans of German '70's rock. Comes with detailed booklet. English vocals.
First time on CD for this 1986 album, the final release by much beleoved 80s prog-reviValist band led by the late Geoff Mann, who quit the band to train as a minister and subsequently led Christian prog ensembles. Features 6 bonus tracks, 3 of which are previously unreleased demos. Booklet includes previously unseen photos + liner notes by founder members Andy Sears, Brian Devoil and Andy Revell.
1985 second album from US alt rock/ska reviValists the Untouchables. Influential to a thousand ska-punk bands in the nineties, they were originally signed to a UK independent label Stiff Records.
Unique compilation, combining the old folk reviValist movements best moments with the new breed of the modern era hoping to be compared in the same way in the near future.Includes Linda Perhacs,Katy Carr,Circulus,Bert Jansch,John Martyn,Eighteenth Day Of May,and more.15 tracks in total.
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