Sunday, 1 March 2015

"ATLANTIC RHYTHM & BLUES" 1947-1974 BOX SET - Volume 3: 1955-1957 + Volume 4: 1957-1960

This eight-CD set should be a part of any collection that presumes to take American music -- not just rock & roll or rhythm & blues -- seriously. Atlantic Records was one of dozens of independent labels started up after the war by neophyte executives and producers, but it was different from most of the others in that the guys who ran it were honest and genuinely loved music. Coupled with a lot of luck and some good judgment, the results trace a good chunk of the history of American music and popular culture. Disc one opens with cuts which slot in somewhere midway between jazz, bop, and "race" music (as the term was used then). Disc two is pure, distilled R&B, the stuff filling the airwaves of black radio and the jukeboxes in the "wrong" parts of town in 1952-54. Surprisingly, the material on Disc three, covering 1955-57, isn't very different in content or character from Disc two, despite the fact that it covers the period when white teenagers were starting to listen to and buy these records in large numbers. It's only with Disc four that one sees the consequences of the late '50s -- Ray Charles in his final days with the label, juxtaposed with the Drifters in their post-1958 incarnation and the start of the company's relationship with Stax/Volt Records. Disc six (1965-67) is practically a mini-tribute to Stax/Volt, filled with the best-known sides of Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and Booker T. & the MG's. Discs seven and eight run from the late '60s and the heyday of Aretha Franklin to some great early-'70s soul, including Roberta Flack and the Spinners. The booklet, with a full sessionography and biographical notes on each artist, would be worth 20 bucks on its own. (Bruce Eder, Allmusic)trax Vol 3:
1. The Door Is Still Open - The Cardinals 2. Flip Flop And Fly - Big Joe Turner 3. A Fool For You - Ray Charles 4. This Little Girl Of Mine - Ray Charles 5. Play It Fair - LaVern Baker 6. Adorable - The Drifters 7. Smokey Joe's Cafe - The Robins 8. Ruby Baby - The Drifters 9. In Paradise - The Cookies 10. The Chicken And The Hawk - Big Joe Turner 11. Devil Or Angel - The Clovers 12. Drown In My Own Tears - Ray Charles 13. Hallelujah I Love Her So - Ray Charles 14. Jim Dandy - LaVern Baker 15. Down In Mexico - The Coasters 16. Corrine Corrina - Big Joe Turner 17. Treasure of Love - Clyde McPhatter 18. Love, Love, Love - The Clovers 19. It's Too Late - Chuck Willis 20. Lonely Avenue - Ray Charles 21. Since I Met You Baby - Ivory Joe Hunter 22. Lucky Lips - Ruth Brown 23. Without Love (There Is Nothing) - Clyde McPhatter 24. Fools Fall In Love - The Drifters 25. Midnight Special Train - Big Joe Turner 26. Empty Arms - Ivory Joe Hunter 27. C.C. Rider - Chuck Willis 28. Searchin' - The Coasterstrax Vol 4:
1. Young Blood - The Coasters 2. Mr. Lee - The Bobbettes 3. Long Lonely Nights - Clyde McPhatter 4. Betty And Dupree - Chuck Willis 5. What Am I Livin' For? - Chuck Willis 6. Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes - Chuck Willis 7. Yakety Yak - The Coasters 8. A Lover's Question - Clyde McPhatter 9. I Cried A Tear - LaVern Baker 10. The Night Time Is The Right Time - Ray Charles 11. Charlie Brown - The Coasters 12. What'd I Say, Pts. 1 & 2 - Ray Charles 13. There Goes My Baby - The Drifters 14. Along Came Jones - The Coasters 15. Let The Good Times Roll - Ray Charles 16. Poison Ivy - The Coasters 17. Dance With Me - The Drifters 18. Just For A Thrill - Ray Charles 19. This Magic Moment - The Drifters 20. Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters 21. Shopping For Clothes - The Coasters 22. Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King 23. Young Boy Blues - Ben E. King 24. Stand By Me - Ben E. King 25. Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas 26. Saved - LaVern Baker 27. Just Out Of Reach (Of My Empty Arms) - Solomon Burke
...served by Gyro1966...
Gepostet von unter

11 comments:

RYP said...

"ATLANTIC RHYTHM & BLUES" 1947-1974 BOX SET - Volume 3: 1955-1957 + Volume 4: 1957-1960
...served by Gyro1966...
gitit! no pw
Vol 3
http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/UYxkD6cC/file.html
Vol 4
http://www34.zippyshare.com/v/Ccsuowl9/file.html

1 March 2015 at 11:04
JohnnyDiego said...

THE PANDORAS - IT'S ABOUT TIME
Voxx Records Comp (1993)

http://www31.zippyshare.com/v/0ZMYp2CE/file.html

Avoiding the sputter of careerist garage rock for a spectacularly bleary haunted house feel,
It's About Time was a welcome alternative to art-punk, synth pop, and the power hunger of
bands like X and the Cramps. That's not to say that the Pandoras didn't owe themselves to an
extinct musical movement, but thanks mostly due to Paula Pierce, who fronted and wrote
virtually everything here, rough charms like "Cry on My Own," "I Live My Life," and "Hot
Generation," had a musicality to them that allowed the Easybeats-like throb to bob and sway
instead of simply blaring out into a din. Years later, much of It's About Time still shines
in its muddily produced, tonally confident swagger, remaining one of 1984's best garage-punk
releases. -- Dean Carlson (Allmusic)

It's funny how things work. Last night before going to bed I reached into a box of CDs that
were intended to be given away or sold and came up with "Beyond The Calico Wall" rare and
unreleased 60s classics, or so the CD booklet proclaimed. I put it on the CD player and
listened to the first song. Yes, I liked it, 60s sound, kind of punkish. But each song
sounded like the same band, not a comp of "60s Classics." I took the CD out and looked at
the label. It read, "Beyond the Calico Wall Voxx Record Co." So I put the CD in my
computer's CD drive and here's what came up: "It's About Time" by The Pandoras.
Now, remember, this is my CD. At some time and at some place I bought this thing. But I
have no recollection of the event and the CD did end up in one of my give-away boxes.
Although I don't take drugs nor do I drink, I must have been out of my head (somewhat like
The Rolling Stones, I suppose) back near the year 2000 when I think I must have bought this.
Anyway, on the strength of the music and especially track 21, the KALX interview, I give you
The Pandoras. I guess you might say that this album, in the words of The Pandoras, is a
Pandorgy and is very Pandorgasmic.
By the way, if anyone has Beyond The Calico Wall I have the booklet. -- JohnnyDiego

Paula Pierce - Vocals, guitar
Gwynne Kelly (Kahn) - Keyboards, guitar, vocals
Bambi Conway - Bass
Casey Gomez - Drums

Track List

1. Hot Generation
2. You Don't Satisfy
3. It's About Time
4. I Want Him
5. James
6. He's Not Far
7. Haunted Beach Party
8. The Hump
9. I Live My Life
10. Want Need Love
11. It Just Ain't True
12. High On A Cloud
13. Cry On My Own
14. Going His Way
15. I'm Here I'm Gone
16. That's Your Way Out
17. Why
18. You Lie
19. You Ain't No Friend Of Mine
20. I Want My Caveman
21. KALX Interview With Barry St. Vitus

CD Info: http://www.discogs.com/Pandoras-Its-About-Time/release/1630050
Pandora Info: http://nostalgiacentral.com/music/music-by-decade/1980s-music/pandoras/

1 March 2015 at 11:15
Gyro1966 said...

BONUS 1 OF 7

ROXY MUSIC - Siren '75 (Mini LP PT-SHM Universal Japan 2015) @320

Abandoning the intoxicating blend of art rock and glam-pop that distinguished Stranded and Country Life, Roxy Music concentrates on Bryan Ferry's suave, charming crooner persona for the elegantly modern Siren. As the disco-fied opener "Love Is the Drug" makes clear, Roxy embraces dance and unabashed pop on Siren, weaving them into their sleek, arty sound. It does come at the expense of their artier inclinations, which is part of what distinguished Roxy, but the end result is captivating. Lacking the consistently amazing songs of its predecessor, Siren has a thematic consistency that works in its favor, and helps elevate its best songs -- "Sentimental Fool," "Both Ends Burning," "Just Another High" -- as well as the album itself into the realm of classics. (Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Allmusic)

http://www55.zippyshare.com/v/wjwZlHe8/file.html

INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/siren-mw0000206074

1 March 2015 at 15:30
Gyro1966 said...

BONUS 2 OF 7

Soul Gospel Vol. 2 (Soul Jazz) @320

Soul Gospel 2 mixes elements of Soul, Gospel, Rare Groove Funk and New York Underground Disco. In this second volume of Soul Gospel, Soul Jazz Records once again bring you celebrated gospel artists such as The Staple Singers , Clara Ward and Marion Williams, alongside many lesser known gospel artists like The Sensational Cymbals, and The Lovers of God, who you’re unlikely to find mentioned in any discography of either gospel or soul music. All the artists on this album are unique in that they grew up in the church and their music includes the emotional and spiritual depth and soaring vocals of what would become the defining ingredients of Gospel’s secular counterpart – Soul Music. This depth comes from a vocal schooling in the environment of the church, against a background of social hardship and political change. This specific characteristic is present in many different performers, and is in many ways unique to Afro-American culture. Funk, Soul, New York Disco and more combine in the music of Soul Gospel.

1. You'd Better Get A Move On - Louise McCord
2. For What It's Worth - The Staple Singers
3. Since I've Been Born Again - Martha Bass
4. Do Your Thing - Marion Gaines Singers
5. Dead End Street - Clara Ward
6. Let Them Talk - Meditation Singers
7. Praise His Name - Stovall Sisters
8. Where Will It End - The Sensational Cymbals
9. Have a Talk With God - Myrna Summers
10. After the Rain - Pastor T. L. Barrett
11. Keep Trying - Mildred Clark
12. We Should All Thank The Lord - The Lovers Of God
13. I'll Keep a Light in My Window - Nycc
14. Bad News, Bad Times - Marion Williams
15. Keep the Faith - Mel And Tim
16. Casanova - Loleatta Holloway
17. Why Am I Treated So Bad - The Sweet Inspiration
18. My Soul Has Got To Move - Dixie Wonders
19. Let Him Come In - Howard Lemon Singers
20. Wade in the Water - The Angelic Choir

http://www45.zippyshare.com/v/kKDTpIWh/file.html

INFO
http://www.souljazzrecords.co.uk/releases/?id=6714

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Gospel-Vol-Various-Artists/dp/B000EZ8SC8

1 March 2015 at 15:30
Gyro1966 said...

BONUS 3 OF 7

THE dB’S - Stands For Decibels ’81 @320

On their debut, the dB's combined a reverence for British pop and arty, post-punk leanings that alternate between minimalism and a love of quirky embellishment, odd sounds, and unexpected twists; Stands for Decibels is clearly a collegiate pop experiment, but rarely is experimentation so enjoyable and irresistibly catchy. Singing and songwriting duties are shared equally by Chris Stamey and Peter Holsapple -- Stamey, more quirky and psychedelic-leaning with a winsome, pure-pop whine, is nicely balanced by Holsapple's more earthy drawl and straightforward approach. The album stands not only as a landmark power-pop album, but also as a prototype for much of the Southern jangle that would follow. [Stands for Decibels remained criminally unavailable in the U.S. for years. When IRS reissued it on CD in 1989, Holsapple's "Judy" was added as a bonus track.] (Allmusic)

http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/ResyT8nN/file.html

INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/stands-for-decibels-mw0000201215

1 March 2015 at 15:30
Anonymous said...

Also BTW, Beyond The Calico Wall is a good comp.

1 March 2015 at 16:15
Anonymous said...

Thank you Gyro for Atlantic 3&4...Great Box Set.
heylee

1 March 2015 at 17:55
lemonflag said...

Thanks

1 March 2015 at 18:41
Psyclist said...

Bonus Son Volt, some less known stuff:

6 String Belief (promo)
http://www62.zippyshare.com/v/4tccnQg0/file.html

The Search
http://www62.zippyshare.com/v/d6vNFjIM/file.html
The Search Bonus Disc
http://www62.zippyshare.com/v/qjjwPZ0H/file.html

2 March 2015 at 00:29
Aitor Rodriguez said...

Thanks for the Pandoras. These girls they knew how to dress.

2 March 2015 at 16:59
Anonymous said...

Thanks for the Atlantic stuff
Doug

2 March 2015 at 21:52

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)