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JEFF BECK ~ BECK-OLA (EXPANDED EDITION) EMI 578750 (Barcode: 724357875028) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2004 This is the 2nd and last album by the group formed by guitarist Jeff BeckFind albums by this artist soon after leaving The YardbirdsFind albums by this artist. Combining forces with vocalist Rod StewartFind albums by this artist, pianist Nicky HopkinsFind albums by this artist, bassist Ron WoodFind albums by this artist and drummer Tony NewmanFind albums by this artist, Beck´s group was every bit a supergroup as the other ensembles led by ex-Yardbirds guitarists: CreamFind albums by this artist (with Eric ClaptonFind albums by this artist) and Led ZeppelinFind albums by this artist (with Jimmy PageFind albums by this artist). Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, with exceptional performances by Beck and Stewart, combining raw energies and great talent, this is a masterpiece of the era. This album includes some originals as well as superb arrangements of classic blues songs and other no less inspiring material pays off in this case. The sound is even heavier than on the debut album. This is classic Rock with an early definition of what "Hard Rock" will sound like a few years later and altogether is just one hell of a kick to listen to after all these years. This edition provides a much better sound quality and a plethora of bonus track, which were previously impossible to find. Not to be missed!

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JACK BRUCE ~ A QUESTION OF TIME ESOTERIC 2270 (Barcode: 5013929737020) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1989 Released: 2011 This is a superb album by the great Jack BruceFind albums by this artist, who returns to active duty after several years of silence, with an incredible set of new songs, most of which are co-written with his lifetime friend, lyricist Pete BrownFind albums by this artist. Surrounded by a dreamy support band, which features such distinguished musicians as guitarists Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist, Vernon ReidFind albums by this artist and Jimmy RippFind albums by this artist, old-timers: pianist Nicky HopkinsFind albums by this artist and drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist, World Music stars like Zakir HussainFind albums by this artist and Mark NauseefFind albums by this artist and others, Bruce delivers his incredible vocals and plays keyboards and of course bass, creating one of his best albums ever. An absolute must for every Bruce fan on earth!

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JACK BRUCE ~ A QUESTION OF TIME ACADIA 8155 (Barcode: 805772815520) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1989 Released: 2007 This is a superb album by the great Jack BruceFind albums by this artist, who returns to active duty after several years of silence, with an incredible set of new songs, most of which are co-written with his lifetime friend, lyricist Pete BrownFind albums by this artist. Surrounded by a dreamy support band, which features such distinguished musicians as guitarists Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist, Vernon ReidFind albums by this artist and Jimmy RippFind albums by this artist, old-timers: pianist Nicky HopkinsFind albums by this artist and drummer Ginger BakerFind albums by this artist, World Music stars like Zakir HussainFind albums by this artist and Mark NauseefFind albums by this artist and others, Bruce delivers his incredible vocals and plays keyboards and of course bass, creating one of his best albums ever. An absolute must for every Bruce fan on earth!

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