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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Group 1850, Netherlands ***REISSUED***




Group 1850 - Live. Release: 1973 Orange. Recorded: 1969
Group 1850 - Polyandri. 1974 Rubber
Group 1850 - Live on Tour. 1976 Rubber. Recorded: 1973

***All albums reissued by Pseudonym as of 2019***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Monday, June 29, 2009

George Hirota, Japan


George Hirota - Sahasurara. 1976 King

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Igra Staklenih Perli, Serbia




Igra Staklenih Perli - Soft Explosion Live. Recorded 1978. Released 1993 Kalemegdan.
Igra Staklenih Perli - Inner Flow. Recorded 1978. Released 1993 Kalemegdan.
Igra Staklenih Perli - Drives. Recorded 1977. Released 1994 Kalemegdan.

"Soft Explosion Live" is basically a live version of their 1979 debut album. "Inner Flow" contains various recordings (live and studio) taken from 1976 to 1978. "Drives" is their most freaked out album, and is culled from roughly 5 hours of recorded private tapes called "Triple Live Numbers 1-3". All are from prior to their first actual studio album, and thus more similar to their early Pink Floyd improvisational style. Apparently some of the "Triple Live" tapes are still missing, and there was talk (back in 1994 that is) of releasing more material from these sessions. Obviously that was put on hold, as I write this 14 years later. All of these archival releases were reissued on LP with excellent sound and covers. In particular, the "Drives" cover is simply amazing, and could be rated amongst the best album covers of the 1970s. Since the Brazilian label Rock Symphony licensed the Tako's from Kalemegdan, I would presume it's only a matter of time before these albums are licensed by some enterprising CD label. Unfortunately Kalemegdan never did reissue the actual RTB albums back in the day, though the parent label RTB PGP of Serbia did finally reissue them on CD in 2008.

Priority: 2

Incidentally, the only legit CD version of the first two studio Igra Staklenih Perli's, came out in Serbia. If your cover doesn't look like the below, you're in possession of a bootleg (which were numerous prior to this reissue).

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Legend, USA ***REISSUED***


Legend - From the Fjords. 1979 Empire

*** Reissued by Cult Rock (Cult Metal) Classics of Greece 2019 ***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Friday, June 26, 2009

Mosaik, Germany


Mosaik - No.1. 1977 private.

Mosaik are yet one more fusion group from Germany. There were so many great bands from that era in Germany, and we’re just now learning about many of them. Kraan and Embryo were the knowns. If you really were into the scene, you may have learned about Missus Beastly, Moira and Munju, possibly even Aera. Through CD reissues, we then learn about bands like Morpheus, Frob and Skyline. And still we find out the surface is just being scratched. Ceddo, Nanu Urwerk, Sun, Syncrises, Surgery and many more keep bubbling up. For my ears, Mosaik is in the top tier of these groups. The guitar work is superb (like Frob) and there’s some really nice melodic sax playing throughout. They’re clearly informed by bands like Soft Machine and Passport, but add their own ingredients. Another group that hopefully Garden of Delights or Long Hair gets to in the near future.

Thanks goes to Heavyrock for this one!

Priority: 2

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Ohr Musik, England

Ohr Musik - s/t. 1997 Prescription Drug. 

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

News: Picap reissues Jazz rock bands Barcelona Traction, Blay Tritono and Musica Urbana

The following jazz rock and jazz funk albums have been reissued by Picap of Spain. The first two, I believe, have never been reissued prior.

Barcelona Traction - s/t. 1975
Blay Tritono - Clot 20. 1976
Musica Urbana - s/t. 1975 (repress)

Probe 10, USA ***REISSUED***



Probe 10 - There is a Universe. 1975 Blue Universe

*** Reissued by Lion in 2015 ***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 1

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Ram, USA


Ram - Where? (In Conclusion). 1972 Polydor.

I never included this album in the original CD Reissue Wishlist, but Mike McLatchey and I were talking about the album yesterday, and it made me think we all could use a better reissue at the very least. The Akarma issue is barebones, with no info, and is taken from vinyl.

For many years, since I first bought the LP in the late 1980s, I've felt that Ram is one of America's more unheralded progressive rock albums. The first two tracks are straight ahead rockers, almost like Rare Earth or similar US street rock groups. But the last two tracks on Side 1, and especially the 25 minute side long suite 'Aza', show a remarkable progression.

'Aza' is fascinating, as it sounds like synthesizers, or even mellotron, are the dominant instruments. But on a careful listen, you can hear they are using saxes, flutes and contact mics to emulate the synthesized sounds. The electric guitar and fuzz bass are blistering on this track. I find it hard to believe a creative band like Ram doesn't have other similar sounding tracks sitting in a vault somewhere. Can you imagine a CD reissue with one or two extra epics like 'Aza'? For me, that could raise Ram to the very best the US ever put out, especially from the early 1970s.

In researching the group on the Internet, there's very little info. Apparently they're from New York (that may not be the case either - as all we know is the LP was recorded there), and one of the members showed up in a later incarnation of Hot Tuna (maybe).

Any former Ram band members, producers out there who would like to get in touch with me and set the record straight? Anyone out there know more about this group? I sure would like to know more.

Wikipedia says this: "Ram is a musical group that was based in New York City in the United States and was active in the early 1970s. Band members included brothers John and Ralph DeMartino as well as Bob Steeler who later played with Hot Tuna. Many reports state that a mellotron was the instrument used for the spatial and electronic effects of Ram's music. Actually, they were the result of electronic flute and in some cases, tenor alto and soprano saxophones (sometimes played 2 at a time) by John DeMartino. The band produced one album on Polydor in 1972 entitled Where? (In Conclusion). "

Fuzz, Acid & Flowers - American Garage, Psychedelic & Hippie Rock 1964-1975 says: "This heavy progressive album by a New York progressive outfit is becoming rare and in demand. It consists of five long tracks (one occupies the whole of one side). The music's full of complex arrangements, with lots of mellotron and flute as well as some vicious guitar leads."

Band members:

Dennis Carbone - Piano, Tambourine, Vocals
John Demartino - Sax, Flute, Clarinet
Ralph Demartino - Guitar, Vocals
Michael Rodriguez - Bass, Vocals
Steeler - Drums (As it states above, the prevailing opinion is this is Bob Steeler, but maybe not?)

Priority: 1

Monday, June 22, 2009

Rodan / MAX, USA


Rodan - s/t. 1974 Pandora

Super horn rock album, that absolutely kills on most of the 12 short tracks. There are a couple of bluesy moves and at least one James Brown styled funker, but mostly this just rips from start to finish. The kind of album you wish all horn rockers were. Smoking guitar and great brass charts. The rhythm section never stops. California based group was actually known as MAX, and toured extensively with groups like Malo and Tower of Power. Album sports a fantastic drawing on the cover.

One of the band members has started his own label called Digital Cellars, and there's a chance this obscurity will be reissued eventually.

March 2011: Still no word on the Rodan album. And an original copy just went for over $1K on ebay. I guess I won't be getting this one anytime soon.

Thanks again goes to Heavyrock for this one!

Priority: 2

Sunday, June 21, 2009

News: Wounded Bird to reissue Stardrive soon

Stradrive's 1974 self-titled album, sometimes known as "Stardrive featuring Robert Mason" will be coming out soon on the Wounded Bird label.

News: Luc Henrion's "Galerie" out in September????

Luc Henrion's highly regarded 1977 album "Galerie" will be reissued on September 15, with many bonus tracks.

March 2011 update: Well, scratch that. Never happened. False alarm from Mauro at Mellow.

January 2013 update: And, now, it has finally been reissued.

Kaleidoskop, Germany

Kaleidoskop - s/t. 1974 Lava

 At the crossroad of jazz and rock, with emphasis on the latter. Sax, flute and organ lead the solo parade (there are no less than 3 full time winds players). Some inventive compositions, and the progressive rock element comes out in the unison playing, which at times is complex. Occasionally I hear same period Missus Beastly, though Kaleidoskop are definitely more jazz oriented. Side 2 features a lengthy suite, utilizing Eastern scales, that is quite interesting, if not overly inspired. Overall a good jazz rock album, that I'm sure would do well as a CD reissue, especially amongst the more adventurous jazzers out there. Thanks to Midwest Mike for this one (our first of many from Mike that we will feature on the blog)!

Priority: 3

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Captain Marryat, Scotland *** REISSUED ***


Captain Marryat - s/t. 1974 Thor

*** Reissued by Shadoks, November 2009 ***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Friday, June 19, 2009

News: ProgQuebec to reissue the Sloche albums in September!!

This is an announcement we've been waiting on for some time. Congratulations to Sean and the whole ProgQuebec team. Great news!

"Today, ProgQuebec signed a licensing agreement with Sony Music Canada to reissue the two albums by Quebec-based 1970s symphonic fusion artists Sloche. This agreement is the culmination of close to four years of communication with various groups within Sony in an effort to make a legal, high-quality reissue of these essential progressive rock albums a reality. Both albums, 1975's "J'un Oeil" and 1976's "Stadaconé", will be released on September 15th 2009 and will be available at the 2009 edition of the FMPM.

Originally released on the now defunct label RCA, the masters for these two albums have been located in Sony's archives, and the reissues will be remastered from these tapes. This is ProgQuebec's first licensing agreement with Sony, and follows the 2007 licensed reissues of the Morse Code and early Maneige catalogs from EMI.

Sloche is one of the best-loved 1970s groups from Quebec, having created two albums of exceptional quality inspired by symphonic rock, in particular Gentle Giant, and jazz fusion. The line-up that recorded these two albums was virtually a complete turn-over of the original Sloche line-up, driven by a relentless search for superior musicianship by the conservatory-trained keyboardist Rejean Yacola. While their instrumentals can be compared to groups such as Finch or Gentle Giant, the atmospheric vocal passages on the first album also bring to mind other Quebec groups such as Opus 5 or Morse Code.

Sloche has been one of the most hotly requested progressive rock reissues from any part of the world for over a decade, and has been our top priority for a while. For years, the only way to get this album was to find it on vinyl, or buy unauthorized knockoff pirate releases. It will be one of ProgQuebec's proudest moments when properly licensed and high quality editions of these CDs are finally available. And after 30 years, the members of Sloche will finally start getting paid for their work again.

ProgQuebec also hopes this will be the start of a fruitful relationship with Sony Music Canada, who have the rights to a number of excellent projects that have been largely forgotten by the mainstream markets but are beloved to progressive fans. We intend to pursue further collaborations with Sony Music Canada going forward.

Thank you to everyone who has waited patiently and held off on buying bootleg versions while we pursued this through the proper channels. It has taken a long time to get to this point and we are very excited about it. "

News: Ruphus - Flying Colours has been reissued!

Pan Records, the high quality, but slow releasing Norwegian concern, has reissued Ruphus' 1978 jazz fusion album "Flying Colours".

Sunbirds, Germany *** REISSUED ***



Sunbirds - s/t. 1971 BASF
Sunbirds - Zagara. 1972 Polydor

*** Sunbirds reissued by Garden of Delights, June 2011 ***
*** Zagara reissued by Garden of Delights, June 2015 ***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 1

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Tortilla Flat, Germany ***REISSUED***


Tortilla Flat - Für ein ¾ Stündchen. 1975 private

***Reissued by Long Hair Nov 2019***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 1

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Viola Crayola, USA


The Viola Crayola - Music: Breathing of Statues. 1974 Fautna.

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

News: Melodiya Ensemble and Certain Lions and Tigers have been reissued

Thanks to long time friend Alex, we just learned of two reissues, buried under other guises.

To quote Alex:

"Certain Lions & Tigers - (El) Soul Condor was re-issued by MPS as a part (CD1) of 4cd box set: Peter Herbolzheimer - "Big Band Man - The MPS & Polydor Studio Recordings." All the compositions go in the proper order. I have also heard about an earlier cd-re-issue with alternative track order. Never seen it though...

Melodiya Jazz Ensemble – Labyrinth was re-issued (in 2004) by Melodia (Russia) as a beginning part of the compilation: George Garanian - "All that Jazz. " "

Thanks Alex!

Sometimes this is how reissues are done. In fact, I was talking with Mike M the other day about the first Smak album, which was reissued in its entirety under the name "Best of Smak".

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Zog, Netherlands


Zog - Do ze Funkie Wiz Me. 1983 Disaster Electronics

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Monday, June 15, 2009

Womega, Belgium


Womega - A Quick Step. 1975 Skruup

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Laurence Vanay, France *** REISSUED ***



Laurence Vanay - Galaxies. 1974 SFP (Societe Francaise de Productions Phonographiques)
Laurence Vanay - Gateway Evening Colours. 1975 Galloway (aka "Evening Colours" 1976 CAM)

*** Reissued by Lion Productions***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 1

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Time, England *** REISSUED ***


Time - s/t. 1975 Buk (BULP 2005) also released in Germany on Buk (17 22536-4).

***Reissued by Belle Antique (Japan) March 25, 2019

Moved to UMR

Priority: 1

Friday, June 12, 2009

Saino, France


Saino - s/t. 1982 private.

There was a time in the 1980s and early 90s when Musea had all of these great private French LPs for cheap. I bought many, including this gem. It's just too bad they didn't subsequently reissue it on CD. It's one of the better albums in the style.

Far superior to most instrumental fusion albums coming from Europe during this time, Saino provides much more firepower than expected, plus the melodic content is very high - keeping this from a cold technical academic exercise. Five piece group that employs both a lead and rhythm guitar, which seems to be the magic formula that propels Saino's music forward. Apparently they have a second album, though it isn't touted as high.

Priority: 2

Thursday, June 11, 2009

News: Sony of Belgium to release the Kandahar albums!

Well as unbelievable as it sounds, Sony Music of Belgium (I didn't even know Sony had a special division in Belgium?) has reissued the first two Kandahar albums "Long Live the Sliced Ham" and "In the Court of Catherine Squeezer". Kandahar were a Belgian group influenced by Zappa and Canterbury, somewhat like Supersister and Pazop, though perhaps more zany like Dr. Dopo Jam. I need to listen to these again!

Recreation, Belgium

Recreation - Don't Open. 1971 Triangle. Issued with a different, and better, cover on Bellaphon (the second one displayed here). 
Recreation - Music or Not Music. 1972 Barclay. 


For “Music or Not Music”, the music takes a decidedly creative turn while adding guitar to the mix. An all-over-the-map type release, totaling 15 tracks, that reminds me some of Aphrodite’s Child’s “666” album, minus the pop songs. The quirkiness and overall demeanor recall some of the earlier work by Supersister. Like the debut, this is entirely instrumental. Pseudonym would have done this a few years ago - would love to see a label like Musea tackle it. Or even Esoteric! Priority: 1 (for Music or Not Music)

Priority: 1

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Quad, England



Quad - 2. 1997 Acme Prescription Drug

One of a handful of entries here that I first heard courtesy of my old radio and Gnosis colleague Craig.

Quad 2 starts with an Indian stringed instrument that sets the tone (or drone) while tribal drums and acid guitar slowly float the listener away. Lots of mellotron and acoustic guitar. One of the most blissfully tranced out Krautrock albums since Dom's "Edge of Time".

Their debut LP album has been reissued, but it remains to be seen if any of the limited Drug series will ever see the light of day on CD.

March 2011 update: I bought an original on ebay this month. The cover shot that is going around and what is posted on RYM is incorrect. I've left that one here, and included the actual item I purchased.

Priority: 1

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Claudio Dentes, Italy ***REISSUED***


*** June 2010 update: This album is part of Vol. 5 of Universal's Italian Progressive Rock Box sets ***
Claudio Dentes - Pantarei. 1978 Mirto.

Generally solo artists from Italy during this era were singer-songwriter focused, but Dentes is primarily a multi-instrumentalist, and he puts his talent towards creating a strong instrumental work (though there are some sparse vocals). At times, "Pantarei" reaches the space rock heights of Franco Falsini's "Cold Nose". I'm most reminded of this when I hear the electric guitar, which is super compressed and fuzzed out. While certainly not an Italian prog rock classic, Dentes' album is not one to overlook and is worth seeking out for a listen or two.

Priority: none

Monday, June 8, 2009

Panko Musik, Germany *** REISSUED ***


Panko Musik - Weiles So Schon Perlt. Released on cassette in 1983 (1971 recording)

*** Reissued by Garden of Delights Dec 2014 ***

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Sunday, June 7, 2009

News: Sireena to begin reissuing albums from Sky Records!

It was bound to happen sooner or later, but it looks like the very German label Sireena (that is to say, they don't bother describing anything in English) have begun to license the more progressive rock leaning albums from the classic post Brain label, Sky Records.

In the next couple of months look for Octopus' classic "The Boat of Thoughts", both Shaa Khan albums, Bullfrog's "High in Spirits", and the Harlis album.

UMR review of Shaa Khan

Perhaps Sireena will be the label that finally penetrates the Schneeball label?

October, USA



October - s/t. 1979 Charisma Sound Studios.
October - After the Fall. 1980 private.

I bought the first LP from Greg Syn-Phonic back in the early 90s. "After the Fall" remains as probably the single rarest US progressive rock album, with supposedly only 25 pressed, each with a hand painted watercolor cover. I can honestly say that in all the years I've been collecting, I've never seen one actually for sale. CDRWL benefactor Heavyrock paid dearly for one, and it's a site to behold. And that's where my CD-R is burned from.

October are a Detroit, Michigan area based progressive band. Their sound is a unique combination of symphonic prog rock with a pronounced fusion flair, probably due to the abundance of electric violin. The vocals have that late 1970s "private press voice" that is found on many albums from America during this time. Strangely, the vocals remind me a bit of the guy from Babylon, though not quite as Gabriel-esque. "After the Fall" is more symphonic rock oriented, and a bit looser in structure. Long passages are reserved for jamming and other instrumental experiments. Both albums have stood the test of time well.

Neither have been reissued legitimately on CD to date, though bootlegs abound. Greg Walker did tell me he has the masters, so we just need to arm-twist him into releasing them! I'm flying to Utah now to do just that :-)

Priority: 2

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Maajun, France ***REISSUED***


Maajun - Vivre la Mort du Vieux Monde. 1971 Pop Music / Vogue

***Reissued by SouffleContinu in Jan 2023

moved to UMR

Priority: 1

Friday, June 5, 2009

Pascal Languirand, Canada




Pascal Languirand - Minos. 1978 Kebec
Pascal Languirand - De Harmonia Universalia. 1980 Minos
Pascal Languirand - Vivre Ici Maintenant. 1981 Minos

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Kraftwerk - Organisation, Germany





Organisation - Tone Float. 1970 RCA.
Kraftwerk - s/t. 1971 Philips.
Kraftwerk - II. 1972 Philips.
Kraftwerk - Ralf and Florian. 1973 Philips.

Other than maybe Tim Buckley, this has to be the single most recognized name in the entire CD Reissue Wishlist. The first Kraftwerk and the Organisation album are practically the invention of the term Krautrock as we know it. "II" and "Ralf & Florian" begin down the metronomic man-machine path that made Kraftwerk so famous. These are the experimental albums before they hit the big time.

These guys are too powerful to let record execs bully them, so it appears it is they alone who do not want anyone to get their paws on them. Which is why all of these have thrived in the bootleg market. That's a shame.

Priority: 1 (based on Organisation and the first Kraftwerk album)

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Del Jones' Positive Vibes, USA



Del Jones' Positive Vibes - s/t (psych mix). 1972 Hikeka.

Long time Dallas friend Mark T introduced me to this album in 2003, and it's one of the best personal discoveries in the last 15 years. I found the reissue LP shortly thereafter.

The single most intense Black America album ever. Basically Del Jones is the Philadelphia ghetto version of the Berlin based Cosmic Couriers clan. Intense does not even begin to describe this album. The anger that comes through will melt your mind. And all the freaked out vocals, wah wah guitar, flute and heavy rhythms will make you grab for your Ash Ra Tempel albums and hold on tight. Given the economic conditions of the housing projects of the early 1970s, it's surprising more albums didn't seep through like this. 'Cold Turkey' has some of the most anguished freaked out madness since John L. on 'Flowers Must Die' from Ash Ra Tempel's "Schwingungen"!

Like Velvert Turner, Del Jones released two versions of the same album: A "soul" mix and a "psych" mix. The soul mix is available on CD and appears legit. The psych mix has only been reissued on LP so far, and did involve Del Jones, so we'll consider that legit. But no one has issued it on CD to date. The soul mix is not that much different really - there's an additional horn section and some of the guitar work has been moved into the background. It's still a monster and highly recommended. On both albums, there are a couple of throw away soul numbers that are fortunately short - but most of the album will fry your brain!

Priority: 1

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Ibis, Sweden

Ibis - s/t. 1974 Grammofonverket - Europa Film

Moved to UMR

Priority: 2

Monday, June 1, 2009

Hades, Norway ***REISSUED***


Hades - s/t. 1992 Colours (1974 recording)

***Reissued by Norsk Album Classics in 2023

I bought this and its sister LP, St. Helena, when they were first released. I sold them a few years later because they are so short in duration it hardly seemed worth it. Today I would have kept them anyway. At least until a CD arrived. So all I have is a CD-R at the moment.

This archival live album (soundboard quality) reminds me a lot of Osanna's "L'Uomo", which in itself was a strong play on the early Jethro Tull sound. Another way to say blues based heavy rock with aggressive, stuttered flute as the lead instrument. Many time changes also point to the Osanna way of doing things. The Norwegian vocals recall the unique Scandinavian flair found in bands like Host or Trettioariga Kriget. Great fuzz guitar leads as well. Short album (under 25 minutes), but great all the way through.

It would be nice to pair Hades with the archival St. Helena album, that was also under 25 minutes.

Priority: 3