The Web – Fully Interlocking

Artist: The Web

Album:  Fully Interlocking

Year: 1968
Label: Cherry Red Records (2008)
Style: Jazz Rock/Fusion

Genre: Rock
Format: Flac+cue+log+scans
Size: 300MB
Time: 47:37

«One of the more eclectically inclined bands to emerge out of the British psychedelic scene, the Web hailed from the same neck of the woods as Robert Fripp, Greg Lake, and Al Stewart, and very much shared in the same serious outlook that characterized those talents. Jazz-tinged and blues-laden, the Web moved to London in 1966, eventually signing to one of the few labels that actually seemed geared toward their darkly uncommercial brew, Decca's Deram subsidiary, but the three albums the band cut were never going to set the charts on fire, no matter how sincerely atmospheric the music therein. Moodily produced by Mike Vernon, 1968's Fully Interlocking debut is generally regarded as the band's finest hour, a thoughtful and oftentimes dense exploration of themes, rhythms, and melancholies that were uniquely their own. Three bonus tracks then bounce this reissue up to 13 songs via an intoxicating blueprint for Blood, Sweat & Tears' "I'm a Man" and "God Bless the Child," and -- standing out like more sore thumbs than any single band should be able to raise -- the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody."» ~ Dave Thompson, Rovi

Tracks:

1. City of Darkness (2:55)
2. Harold Dubbleyew (3:10)
3. Hatton Mill Morning (3:37)
4. Green Side Up (2:02)
5. Wallpaper (2:40)
6. Did You Die Four Years Ago Tonight? (2:20)
7. Watcha Kelele (3:57)
8. Reverend J. McKinnon (2:55)
9. Sunday Joint (2:03)
10. War or Peace (9:56)
a. Theme 2:11
b. East Meets West 2:39
c. Battle Scene 0:38
d. Conscience 2:00
e. Epilogue 2:28

BONUS Tracks:

11. I'm a Man  (3:33)
12. God Bless the Child (5:00)
13. To Love Somebody (3:29)

Musicians:

John L. Watson / vocals
Kenny Beveridge / drums, percussion
Lennie Wright / vibes, percussion
John Eaton / guitar
Tony Edwards / guitar
Dick Lee-Smith / bass
Tom Harris / saxes, flute

Fully Interlocking

Samurai - Kappa

Artist Samurai

Album:  Kappa

Year: 1971
Label: Universal Music K.K., UPCY-6345
Style: Progressive rock\Heavy Prog

Genre: Rock
Format: Flac+cue+log+scans
Size: 249MB
Time: 42:58

Source: ZuFal

Reissue of rare 1971 Japanese killer prog beast! Incredible acidic leads, dark vocals, side-long track that goes through every move imaginable from this early 70s doped out bunch.

Tracks:

1. Trauma (10:19)
2. Same Old Reason (2:49)
3. Daredatta (3:39)
4. Vision Of Tomorrow (3:52)
5. King Riff And Snow Flakes (22:29)

Musicians

Mickey Curtis / voices, flute
Mike Walker / voices, percussion
Joe Dunnet / guitars
Hiro Izumi / guitars, koto
John Redfern / keyboards, recorder
Tetsuo Yamauchi / bass
Yujin Harada / drums
Graham Smith / harmonica

Kappa

Complex – Complex

Artist Complex

Album:  Complex

Year: 1970
Label: Wooden Hill
Style: Psychedelic Rock

Genre: Rock
Format: Flac+cue+log+scans
Size: 202MB
Time: 55:56

These psychedelic albums are among the most sought-after artefacts of British psychedelia. Only 99 copies of the album by this Blackpool-based band were pressed. Despite the fact the debut album was recorded in November 1970 it sounds like it's straight out of the Summer of Love. Basically we're talking echo-laden organ-driven garage psychedelia which is marred only by poor sound quality. Eight of the eleven compositions were penned by Steve Coe and a guy called Mitchell, two were Steve Coe compositions and the finale, Live For The Minute, was the product of a Coe-Shakespeare songwriting collaboration. This has lots of fine guitar organ interplay. Other highlights are Witch's Spell and Storm On The Way, both notable for some punchy organ work and strong vocals and Self Declaration, which has lots of fuzzy guitar and cheesy organ. A couple of tracks, Josie and Madamoiselle Jackie veer more towards pop with a commercial edge.  Despite its rarity and value many collectors regard The Way We Feel, which was recorded at Deroy Sound Studios the following year, as an anti-climax. A few songs, particularly Moving Moor and We Don't Exist, are on a par with the debut album, but overall the quality of material is comparatively disappointing. Soon after the release of this album the band's main songwriter Steve Coe departed. Several years later he re-emerged in Monsoon. The remaining members recorded a five-track acetate for a third album, which remains unreleased, before disbanding. First ever CD issue of classic UK psych private pressing from 1970. This definitive issue features 15 tracks including 4 unreleased bonus tracks from the same period including a great version of the Deep Purple hit 'Hush'. Additional bonus tracks include 'Images Blue' (Alternate Version), 'Green-Eyed Lucy' (Alternate Version), & 'Norwegian Butterfly' (Alternate Version). Eight page booklet includes the Complex story, details of the albums recording, & previously unseen photos.

Tracks

1. Funny Feeling
2. Message from the Year 2000
3. Green-Eyed Lucy
4. Josie
5. Witch's Spell
6. Norwegian Butterfly
7. Self Declaration
8. Images Blue
9. Storm on Way
10. Madamoiselle Jackie
11. Live for the Minute
12. Hush [Bonus]
13. Images Blue [Alternate Version]
14. Green-Eyed Lucy [Alternate Version]
15. Norwegian Butterfly [Alternate Version]

Musicians

Steve Coe (Organ, Piano (Electric),
Brian Lee (Guitar, Vocals),
Lange Fogg (bass, backing vocals),
Tony Shakespeare (lead vocals, drums)

Complex

Libra – Musica & Parole

Artist: Libra

Album:  Musica & Parole

Year: 1975
Label: B&HP inc.
Style: Progressive rock\RPI

Genre: Rock
Format: Flac+cue+log+scans
Size: 352MB
Time: 49:03

Libra first recording is one of the great italian progressive rock albums! Libra were a mix of progressive and jazz fusion and really hit the mark with this album. The line up on this album included members from Buon Vecchio Charlie, Myosotis and Logan Dwight. Musically this album has characteristics of the classic 70's Ital-prog with strong allusions to the music of PFM and Buon Vecchio Charlie! Libra also on this album blend a certain soul-like funk to a few pieces which makes it very interesting (this is a direction they would continue to go in after this album). This band were full of originality and were incredible musicians! For those who like a less symphonic sound will love this album !

Tracks Listing

1. Nato Oggi : a) il tempo e un buon amico (6:16)
2. Nato Oggi : b) forse e furia (9:54)
3. Beyond the Fence (6:32)
4. Musica & Parole (4:44)
5. Pegno d'Amore (8:02)
6. Inquinamento (13:43)

Musicians

Inquina Sandro Centofanti / keyboards
Nicola Di Staso / guitars
Federico D'Andrea / guitar, voice
David Walter / drums
Dino Cappa / bass

Musica & Parole

Libra – Schock

Artist: Libra

Album:  Schock

Year: 1977
Label: Cinevox (MDF 350), 2001.
Style: Progressive rock\RPI

Genre: Rock
Format: Flac+cue+log+tracks+scans
Size: 249MB
Time: 40:12

LIBRA are often compared to GOBLIN which isn't so surprising when both are making music for Horror films,but also there are two members of GOBLIN on this record playing keyboards and drums. On guitar is the former FLEA member Maurizio Pennisi.The cover art certainly suits the music and i like the fact that they use plenty of mellotron.

"The Shock" is spacey with synths and Hammond as the drums and bass come in then mellotron. The tempo picks up and this sounds amazing. More mellotron follows as themes are repeated. An incredible track.

"L'altalena Rossa" is a short piece with intricate acoustic guitar throughout.

"Transfert" opens with percussion only then the mellotron takes over after 1 1/2 minutes.This stops after 3 1/2 minutes as we get electronics and drums to end it.

"La Baia" has piano melodies throughout. "La Cantina" opens with what sounds like vibes as the atmosphere with mellotron comes in. It kicks in at 2 minutes.Amazing sound here with fat bass lines. Very powerful.

"Tema Di Marco" starts off like the last song with what sounds like vibes then atmosphere. It kicks in before 1 1/2 minutes. Love the guitar and bass here. Excellent track.

"L'incubo" has these sounds that pulse and they get pretty abrasive then stop as a chilling atmosphere with mellotron takes over to the end.

"Transfert III" has percussion sounds that create an intricate pattern.

"Il Fantasma Suona Il Piano" is a short piece with dark piano melodies and strings.

"Transfert IV" opens with bass sounds as an eerie vibe comes in along with other sounds.It changes 2 minutes in as electronic sounds come and go. Some laughing a minute later then piano takes over to end it.

Certainly fans of MORTE MACABRE or GOBLIN will enjoy this album.

Tracks:

1. The Shock
2. L'Altalena Rossa
3. (a) Transfert I
      (b) Hypnos
      (c) Transfert II
4. La Baia
5. (a) La Cantina
      (b) The Shock (Ripresa)
6. (a) Tema Di Marco I
      (b) Tema Di Marco II
7. L'Incubo
8. Transfert III
9. Il Fantasma Suona Il Piano
10. (a) Transfert IV
      (b) Tema Di Marco II (Ripresa)
11. Il Fantasma Suona Il Piano (Alternate piano solo long version)
12. The Shock (Alternate movie version)
13. Tema Di Marco (Alternate movie version)
14. Transfert IV (Alternate movie version)

Musicians:
Carlo Pennisi (guitars)
Alessandro Centofanti (keyboards)
Dino Cappa (bass)
Walter Martino (drums)
Maurizio Guarini (additional keyboards)

 Schock