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Skanking With The Upsetter Rare Dubs 1971-1974 is a compilation album that features 14 previously unreleased dub and instrumental tracks recorded by Lee “Scratch” Perry between 1971 and 1974. It offers a unique glimpse into Perry’s creative process and innovative approach to music production
Tracklist:
Perry In Dub
Three Blind Dub
Perry’s Rub A Dub
Perry’s Jump Up
Dub With Feeling
After Beat Dub
Problem With Dub
Roots Rock Dub
Good Will Dub
Skanking With Lee Perry
John Crow Skank
Koch Up Dub
Funky Dub
One Drop Rockers

“Moondog” is considered a landmark album in Moondog’s discography, showcasing his transition from jazz to classical music. The album’s release marked a turning point in Moondog’s career, solidifying his position as a respected composer and cementing his legacy in the world of classical music.

Tracklist:

1 – Theme
2 – Stamping Ground – 2:34
3 – Symphonique #3 (Ode to Venus) – 5:13
4 – Symphonique #6 (Good for Goodie) – 11:04
5 – Minisym #1 – 14:01
6 – Lament I, “Bird’s Lament” – 19:47
7 – Witch of Endor – 21:30
8 – Symphonique #1 (Portrait of a Monarch) – 28:00

Personnel:

Moondog (Louis Hardin) – c

The Raincoats’ self-titled debut album is a pioneering work of post-punk, characterized by its experimental sound, egalitarian ethos, and DIY approach. The album’s diverse instrumentation and song structures, combined with the band’s unique perspectives as women from different geopolitical backgrounds, create a vibrant and adventurous listening experience.

01. No Side to Fall In (0:00)

02. Adventures Close to Home (1:49)

03. Off Duty Trip (3:43)

04. Black and White (6:58)

05. Lola (9:28)

06. The Void (13:36)

07. Life on the Line (17:24)

08. You’re a Million (21:47)

09. In Love (25:41)

10. No Looking (28:48)

Year: 1979

 

Marquee Moon, released in 1977, is the debut album of Television, a pioneering force in the New York Rock scene at the time. Marquee Moon has been recognized as a classic album, a masterpiece, influencing a wide range of musical genres, from post-punk to indie rock.

Tom Verlaine: Lead vocals, guitar.
Richard Lloyd: Guitar, vocals.
Fred Smith: Bass, vocals.
Billy Ficca: Drums.

The album showcases Otis’s eclectic style, blending soul, blues, rock, and psychedelia. As a multi-instrumentalist and producer, Otis performed most of the instrumental parts himself. The album’s title track, “Inspiration Information,” reached number 56 on the U.S. R&B singles chart

Tracklist:

1. Inspiration Information 0:00
2. Island Letter 4:12
3. Sparkle City 8:55
4. Aht Uh Mi Hed 14:52
5. Happy House 19:09
6. Rainy Day 20:26
7. XL-30 23:08
8. Pling! 25:17
9. Not Available 29:45

Released in October 1971, Curtis Mayfield’s “Roots” album is a critically acclaimed work that showcases the singer-songwriter’s mastery of progressive soul and socially conscious lyrics. Roots explores themes of social justice, war, and personal struggle.

Track Listing:
1. Get Down 00:00
2. Keep on Keeping On 05:48
3. Underground 10:56
4. We Got to Have Peace 16:14
5. Beautiful Brother of Mine 21:00
6. Now You’re Gone 28:27
7. Love to Keep You in My Mind 35:20

The Last Poets are considered the true originators of hip-hop, with their spoken-word albums preceding politically laced R&B projects and foreshadowing the work of hard-hitting hip-hop groups like Public Enemy. The album’s message and style have been influential to many artists, including N.W.A, Notorious B.I.G, and Digable Planets, who sampled “On the Subway” for their 1992 song “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”.

“Run, Nigger” (Abiodun Oyewole)
“On the Subway” (Alafía Pudím)
“Niggers Are Scared of Revolution” (Omar Ben Hassen)
“Black Thighs” (Hassen)
“Gashman” (Oyewole)
“Wake Up, Niggers” (Pudim)
“New York, New York” (Oyewole)
“Jones Comin’ Down” (Pudim)
“Just Because” (Oyewole)
“Black Wish” (Hassen)
“When the Revolution Comes” (Hassen)
“Two Little Boys” (Oyewole)
“Surprises” (Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin_,Pudim)

Tricentennial 2076 is a rare private press album by Vyto B, released in 1976. It showcases Vyto’s eclectic and experimental style, blending elements of psychedelic rock, electronic music, and folk. The album features intricate instrumentation and lyrics that explore themes of life, death, and rebirth. Although the album is rare and hard to find, it has been praised for its unique sound and innovative approach to music.

TRACK LISTING:
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1. Tricentennial 2076 – 00:00
2. Good and Evil Biorythms – 03:38
3. Death Warrant – 05:51
4. Electronic Enforcer – 08:11
5. To Commemorate An Imaginary Life That Dies Prematurely – 11:42
6. The Change – 15:44
7. Space Love – 18:07
8. Silicon Men – 21:01
9. Rocket Park – 23:23
10. Funky Pump – 26:16
11. New America – 30:10
12. Miracle Device – 33:28

Forever Changes is the third studio album by the American rock band Love, released on November 1, 1967. it has become recognized as an influential document of 1960s psychedelia and named among the greatest albums of all time by a variety of publications.

1. “Alone Again Or” September 10, 1967 3:15
2. “A House Is Not a Motel” August 11 & September 10, 1967 3:25
3. “Andmoreagain” June 9, 12 & August 11, 1967 3:15
4. “The Daily Planet” June 9–10 & September 25, 1967 3:25
5. “Old Man” August 12 & September 25, 1967 2:57
6. “The Red Telephone” August 12 & September 21, 25, 1967 4:45
7. “Maybe the People Would Be the Times or Between Clark and Hilldale” September 10, 1967 3:30
8. “Live and Let Live” August 11, 1967 5:24
9. “The Good Humor Man He Sees Everything Like This” August 11, 1967 3:00
10. “Bummer in the Summer” August 12, 1967 2:20
11. “You Set the Scene” August 12, 1967 6:49

Unknown Pleasures is the debut studio album by English rock band Joy Division, released on 15 June 1979 by Factory Records.The album was recorded and mixed over three successive weekends at Stockport’s Strawberry Studios in April 1979, and was produced by Martin Hannett, who incorporated a number of unconventional production techniques into the group’s sound. The cover artwork was designed by artist Peter Saville, using a data plot of signals from a radio pulsar. It is the only Joy Division album released during lead singer Ian Curtis’s lifetime.

Unknown Pleasures has received critical acclaim as an influential post-punk album, and has been named as one of the best albums of all time by publications such as NME, Rolling Stone, and Spin.

Track Listing
Side one
No.Title
1.”Disorder”
2.”Day of the Lords”
3.”Candidate”
4.”Insight”
5.”New Dawn Fades”

Side Two
No. Title
1.”She’s Lost Control”
2.”Shadowplay”
3.”Wilderness”
4.”Interzone”
5.”I Remember Nothing”

Joy Division
Ian Curtis – lead vocals
Bernard Sumner – guitar, keyboards
Peter Hook – bass guitar, backing vocals
Stephen Morris – drums, percussion

Overlooked at the time of release `Just Another Diamond Day` by female folkie `Vashti Bunyan` has become a hugely sought rarity. So hard to find now, the 1970 UK 1st Issue on the Black/Silver Phillips label has been sold for well over a thousand GBP. The recording session took place throughout December 1969 at Sound Techniques in London. Song arrangements were performed by Robert Kirby, who also worked with Nick Drake. The album was initially released in 1970 but was a commercial failure and Bunyan retired from music for many years.

Side 1
1. Diamond Day
2. Glow Worms
3. Lily Pond
4. Timothy Grub
5. Where I Like to Stand
6. Swallow Song
7. Window Over the Bay
Side 2
1. Rose Hip November
2. Come Wind Come Rain
3. Hebridean Sun
4. Rainbow River
5. Trawlerman’s Song
6. Jog Along Bess
7. Iris’s Song for Us

Released on January 4, 1967, The Doors is the self-titled debut album of the American rock band The Doors. It is a groundbreaking work that cemented the band’s status as one of the most influential and iconic rock groups of all time. The album blends elements of blues, jazz, and poetry, with Jim Morrison’s distinctive vocals and poetic lyrics that explore the boundaries of love, rebellion, and existential crisis.

The Velvet Underground’s self-titled third album, released in March 1969, marked a significant departure from the experimental and avant-garde sound of their previous albums. The sound is characterized by a more subdued volume and a warmer, more accessible tone.

The Kinks’ seventh studio album, Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire), released in 1969, is a concept album that explores themes of British decline and nostalgia. It is widely regarded as a landmark album in The Kinks’ discography. Critics have praised the album’s cohesive songwriting, with many considering it one of the best British albums of 1969.
Tracks
Victoria
Yes Sir, No Sir
Some Mother’s Son
Drivin’
Brainwashed
Australia
Shangri-la
Mr. Churchill Says
She Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina
Young and Innocent Days
Nothing to Say
Arthur

Debut album by The Modern Lovers released in August 1976, is a compilation of remixed tracks recorded in 1971 and 1972. The album was produced by John Cale, formerly of the Velvet Underground. Jonathan Richman’s distinctive vocal delivery and lyrics, reminiscent of early Lou Reed, have made this album a cult classic.

Tracklist:
A1 Roadrunner 00:00
A2 Astral Plane 04:15
A3 Old World 07:16
A4 Pablo Picasso 11:23
B1 She Cracked 15:50
B2 Hospital 18:53
B3 Someone I Care About 24:28
B4 Girl Friend 28:10
B5 Modern World 32:07

Patti Smith’s Horses is a landmark album that blends poetry, music, and art to create a unique and influential work. Its raw energy, experimental approach, and Smith’s powerful vocals have made it a beloved classic among fans of rock and punk music.

Gloria / Pt.1 In Excelsis Deo / Pt.2 Gloria (Version) – 0:00
Redondo Beach – 5:56
Birdland – 9:23
Free Money – 18:39
Kimberly – 22:30
Break It Up – 26:57
Land / Pt.1 Horses / Pt.2 Land Of A Thousand Dances / Pt.3 La mer(de) – 31:02
Elegie – 40:28

Patti Smith – vocals
Jay Dee Daugherty – drums
Lenny Kaye – guitar
Ivan Kral – bass
Richard Sohl – keyboards

Dr. John’s debut album, Gris-Gris, was released in 1968 on Atco Records. Produced by Harold Battiste, it introduced Mac Rebennack’s alter ego, Dr. John, as a unique blend of New Orleans R&B, psychedelic funk, swamp blues, and swamp rock. The album’s title, Gris-Gris, refers to a type of talisman used in voodoo rituals.

The Fabulous Johnny Cash is the third album by American singer, Johnny Cash. It was released on November 3, 1958 by Columbia Records, long after Cash’s departure from Sun Records. The album features five tracks written by Cash and backing vocal performances by The Jordanaires (who at this time were also regulars on Elvis Presley’s recording sessions for RCA Records). Overall, even though the album is only 29 minutes in length, it is considered one of Cash’s most cohesive pieces.

Released in 1962, “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music” is a groundbreaking album by Ray Charles, a legendary American singer, songwriter, and musician. This album marked a significant departure from Charles’ traditional R&B and blues style, as he explored the country and western genre, blending it with his signature soulful sound

Tia Blake’s album, “Folksongs & Ballads”, was released in 1971 in France, featuring traditional folk songs and ballads. The album is known for its minimalist, delicate approach and gentle guitar accompaniment, with a focus on Blake’s haunting vocals. It was recorded in an afternoon at Pierre Barouh’s Studios Saravah.

1. Betty and Dupree (00:00)
2. Black Is the Color (03:25)
3. Wish I Was a Single Girl Again (05:50)
4. I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow (08:22)
5. Jane Jane (11:08)
6. Lost Jimmi Whalen (14:40)
7. The Rising of the Moon (16:58)
8. Hangman (20:50)
9. Turtle Dove (24:07)
10. Plastic Jesus (27:02)
11. Polly Vaughn (29:33)

(Previously unreleased CBC recodings)
12. My Father Is a Lonely Man (34:01)
13. Yellow Hair (36:20)
14. Country Boy (39:15)

(Previously unreleased Demos/rehearsal)
15. Betty & Dupree – (rehearsal) (42:39)
16. Hangman (rehearsal) (45:35)
17. White Bird (rehearsal) (48:34)
18. take) Wish I Was a Single Girl Again (take 1) (50:50)
19. take) Wish I Was a Single Girl Again (take 2) (52:03)
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