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BABE RUTH ~ BABE RUTH / STEALIN` HOME BGO 491 (Barcode: 5017261204912) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1975 Released: 2000 3rd and 4th albums by UK group Babe RuthFind albums by this artist, which marks a change in their musical direction towards more conventional Rock material, but still quite interesting. On the third album they again changed the keyboards player (Steve GurlFind albums by this artist) and by the time the fourth album was recorded, the founder / guitarist Alan ShacklockFind albums by this artist left, replaced by Bernie MarsdenFind albums by this artist (future WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist member). Following these two albums, the group recorded their fifth album "Kid`s StuffFind albums with this title", before disappearing from the surface. Although there is nothing innovative or groundbreaking here, this is still good Classic Rock, made when Rock was alive, which means it can´t be bad. Definitely worth investigating!

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DEEP PURPLE ~ PERFECT STRANGERS POLYDOR 731454604529 (Barcode: 731454604529) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1984 Released: 1999 This is a reissue / remaster of the 11th studio album by iconic British Rock group Deep PurpleFind albums by this artist, which was also the first album recorded by the first reunion of the Mk II lineup with vocalist Ian GillanFind albums by this artist, guitarist Ritchie BlackmoreFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jon LordFind albums by this artist, bassist Roger GloverFind albums by this artist and drummer Ian PaiceFind albums by this artist. Blackmore and Glover arrived from RainbowFind albums by this artist, Lord from WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist, Gillan from Black SabbathFind albums by this artist and Paice from Gary MooreFind albums by this artist’s band, which emphasizes the omnipresence of these musicians on the British Rock scene at the time. The album presents eight original songs and this reissue adds two bonus tracks. The album offers an excellent collection of songs, which resulted in turning it into one of the most successful albums in the band’s history. The instrumental performances are as perfect as always, offering impressive solo parts. Despite the fact that the Rock music in the 1980 was already completely disintegrated, Deep Purple firmly hold on to the formula forged over a decade earlier, and were simply way above any other Rock group active at the time. Overall, this is a superb Classic Rock album, which despite the continuous attempt to classify it as Heavy Metal, has absolutely nothing to do with that genre. Forty years later this still sounds better than everything you can hear these days in what remains of the media. Definitely worth to be re-visited!

Updated: 16/06/2022Posted: 16/06/2022

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TRAMLINE ~ MOVES OF VEGETABLE CENTURIES REPERTOIRE 1105 (Barcode: 4009910110522) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2008 This is the 2nd and last album by the excellent but little known and short-lived British Blues-Rock band TramlineFind albums by this artist, which included the extraordinary guitarist Mick MoodyFind albums by this artist, who would later become famous as member of such bands as Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist, SnafuFind albums by this artist and WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist. The other band members were vocalist John McCoyFind albums by this artist, bassist Colin HodgkinsonFind albums by this artist and drummer Terry PoppleFind albums by this artist and on this album are supported by a brass section on several tracks. The band, in contrast to most other Blues-Rock outfits at the time, played mainly original material, which was quite excellent. This little gem was completely lost in the vaults for many years and this reissue gives us the opportunity to appreciate it, saving it from oblivion. A classic!

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TRAMLINE ~ SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE REPERTOIRE 1102 (Barcode: 4009910110225) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1968 Released: 2008 This is the 1st album by the excellent but little known and short-lived British Blues-Rock band TramlineFind albums by this artist, which included the extraordinary guitarist Mick MoodyFind albums by this artist, who would later become famous as member of such bands as Juicy LucyFind albums by this artist, SnafuFind albums by this artist and WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist. The other band members were vocalist John McCoyFind albums by this artist, bassist Terry SidgwickFind albums by this artist and drummer Terry PoppleFind albums by this artist. The band, in contrast to most other Blues-Rock outfits at the time, played mainly original material, which was quite excellent. This little gem was completely lost in the vaults for many years and this reissue gives us the opportunity to appreciate it, saving it from oblivion. A classic!

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WHITESNAKE ~ LITTLE BOX `O` SNAKES PARLOPHONE 5099993483728 (Barcode: 5099993483728) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1978 - 1982 Released: 2013 This is a Box Set collecting remastered reissues of the initial EP “SnakebiteFind albums with this title” (1978) and first seven LP albums by the British Rock group WhitesnakeFind albums by this artist: “TroubleFind albums with this title” (1978), “Live At HammersmithFind albums with this title” (1978), “LovehunterFind albums with this title” (1979), “Ready An` WillingFind albums with this title” (1980), “Live… In The Heart Of The CityFind albums with this title” (1980), “Come An` Get ItFind albums with this title” (1981) and “Saints & SinnersFind albums with this title” (1982). The group was formed in 1978 by vocalist David CoverdaleFind albums by this artist, following his departure from the iconic British Rock group Deep PurpleFind albums by this artist, of which he was the lead singer between 1973 and 1976, recording three albums with them: “BurnFind albums with this title” (1974), “StormbringerFind albums with this title” (1974) and “Come Taste The BandFind albums with this title” (1975). The initial lineup of the group included, in addition to Coverdale, two lead guitarists: Micky MoodyFind albums by this artist and Bernie MarsdenFind albums by this artist, bassist Neil MurrayFind albums by this artist and drummer Dave DowleFind albums by this artist. By the time the first album was recorded Deep Purple keyboardist Jon LordFind albums by this artist joined the group. Later on another Deep Purple member, drummer Ian PaiceFind albums by this artist, also joined the group replacing Dowle. Whitesnake were one of the best British Rock bands of all times, characterized by great musicianship and superb songwriting. Somewhat similar to Deep Purple, they had more Blues influences and at times sounded remarkably like FreeFind albums by this artist. Overall, this Box Set is a remarkable treasure chest of superb British Classic Rock at its best, sounding better than ever and bringing back to life some albums that have been out of circulation for ages. Of course for Deep Purple fans the presence of Coverdale, Lord and Paice makes this Box Set completely irresistible. And Moody was always one of my favorite guitarists, with an incredible feel for the Blues. Loved every minute of it and I admit not hearing most of this music for the last four decades… tasty!

Updated: 04/06/2022Posted: 04/06/2022

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