Steppenwolf's greatest that you never hear on radio
586320
Everybody's Next One is Steppenwolf's greatest hit you never hear on radio.  If you like the band you'll LOVE this MP3.
4682627
JLW is one of the greatest unknown singer/songwriters of the rock era
Peacemaker is the jewel of his individual work and has long been out of print
What a shame!!
3676867
I've been listening to this album for over 30 years, and it never grows old: the virtuoso performances by Peter Haycock and Colin Cooper; their appreciation for the blues; and the fun they seem to be sharing with the audience.

I wish I'd seem them live.  The closest I came was in the 70s when they appeared on "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert."

This is probably one of the most underrated albums of all time.

One thing that mystifies me is how their subsequent studio albums became so lame in comparison.
1780825
When this album first came out in l974, I picked it up looked it over and put it back, thinking its got to be lousy.  The buyer at the store, who knew me well told me to buy it, it was teriffic.  Still I resisted, but finally did buy it.  It was and remains wonderful.  These are great performances, with a great understanding of the style they were written for.  I have had the great pleasure to see Ms. Morris and Mr. Bolcom live over the years, once for free!!.  I am having an even greater pleasure to present them in concert in about a month, and guess who will be in the front row.  Bolcom and Morris have made many recordings over the years, this one remains one of their best, along with Lime Jello, I'm Just Wild About Harry (Songs of Eubie Blake), These People Can be Charming and The Girl on the Magazine Cover.  All of their albums are on the same exalted level.  One other, for die hard fans, available only from them directly is Fountain Favorites, recorded for the Coca Cola Company and featuring some absolutely wild period songs.  A music critic in Boston, Richard Dyer wrote around the mid 1980's that he would not get a CD player until everything ever recorded by Bolcom and Morris was available on CD.  I guess he was a fan!  Unfortunately some of their recordings are not readily available today, but this one, probably their absolute best is, so go out and get it if you have never heard it.
4050297
I've never heard "Space Rangers"; but I sure would like to, as I was very impresssed with "Kryptonite". The recording is uneven, and the bonus tracks are from another era in Merryweather's career (more of the Miller/Mason ilk?); but the first seven cuts are very, very powerful and loud. High quality early metal, and I mean metal! Another massive sleeper in this vein is "Warm Slash" by Tucky Buzzard. These albums were ahead of their time IMO.
3608068
This album is an unknown classic. Some of the songs are simply beautiful. The lyrics and Andrew's delivery are very moving. Songs like Bone China, Stargazer, and Man of Golden Words are classics that I will never get tired of hearing. It is such a shame that Andrew Wood passed away. He was a very unique and charismatic front man. There is not one song on the album that I feel the need to fast forward over. I give it 4.5 stars. Get it!
1669431
I was never a Deep Purple or Ritchie Blackmore fan.  In fact I found this CD on Amazon.com looking for Ian Anderson's new solo CD (and found "Shadow of the Moon" because IA does a guest appearance on 'Play  Minstrel Play').  I listened to the sample of each cut and became an  immediate Blackmore's Night fan.  My question is: Why is it that great  music like this never gets any air time?  For those of you looking for  great acoustic music you need to pick up this CD.
695974
Randy Bachman had been out of the group for some time when this was recorded  but the Guess Who had a stable of great guitarists, so you don't really miss him much here.  A very underrated live rock record from a very under-appreciated band.  American Woman is a showstopper and worth the price by itself.  Just get it - you won't regret it !
1490679
While many people are familiar with flickerstick from VH1's Bands on the Run, their music remains unknown to most people.  After listening to this album several times, I have come to the conclusion that there is not a single bad song on it.  Filled with classic pop rock songs like Chloroform, Coke, and Beautiful, the cd is very radio friendly.  However, with sligtly lengthy and at times pshychadelic tracks such as Direct Line to the Telepathic and Lift, the album ... you in and doesn't let you down for a single second.  I live in Oklahoma, and have been fortunate enough to see Flickerstick live.  May I just say that Flickerstick is by far one of the best shows I've seen, even compared to acts like Dave Matthews Band.  By far one of my favorite cds, you shouldn't do without Flickerstick!
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Original pressings of the 1970 UNITED ARTISTS album entitled JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE are on their deep carrot & black label. This masterpiece was the band's highest charter in the U.S., peaking at #5 on Billboard's 200 and earning an RIAA Gold Record award. All done without Dave Mason, who didn't return after over a year's layoff in which Steve Winwood cut an LP as part of the British supergroup,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/BLIND-FAITH/dp/B001G867WA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">BLIND FAITH</a>.

This record's gentle title piece is adapted from a traditional tune that exists in over 100 variations, some dating back to King James I (circa 1465). Jim Capaldi is backing vocalist and plays tambourine, Chris Wood handles flute and percussion and Steve is lead vocalist, plus he plays piano and acoustic guitar.

Winwood sings and handles all instruments on "Stranger to Himself." Capaldi is backing vocalist. The album's longest, "Stranger to Himself," is another Steve multi-track affair supported by Jim's percussion.

There's yet more studio trickery on "Glad," this LP's spacey, jazzy opening instrumental. It's Winwood's organ, piano and percussion, Chris on sax, flute, electric sax and percussion, with Jim pounding drums and additional percussion. It's the same lineup on "Freedom Rider," a very strong piece with lyrics unrelated to the American Civil Rights movement of the early 1960s. Twin Steve and Chris organs on side-closing "Empty Pages," a song that hung around the lower ranks of Billboard's 100 for two months, never getting higher than #74. Winwood sings lead, also plays bass  and electric piano, Capaldi adds drums and other percussive sounds.

(NOTE: I purposely reviewed this album's sides in reverse, for that's how I've always listened to it.)

SIDE ONE
[6:30] Glad
[6:02] Freedom Rider
[4:45] Empty Pages

SIDE TWO
[4:05] Stranger to Himself
[6:20] John Barleycorn
[7:05] Every Mother's Son

TOTAL TIME: 34:47
1561752
This song I have never heard on radio or tv stations,which is a shame because it is one of the best psychedelic songs from the late 1960's that I have had the pleasure to hear.
1276497
Although you'll never hear a bad word said about this album from anyone who has heard it, you'll also never see it it Q or Rolling Stones 100 most influential albums.  As a young-un I used to go down to the local library, put on the headphones and listen to the libraries vinyl record.  And in those early days, before walkmans or cd's, let alone mp3's and iTunes, I was a common figure sitting in the library, bobbing my head to Jeff Waynes enduring classic.
561104
I will never understand how this band was ignored in the their home country of the U.S. Scott Walker has one of the most powerful voices ever to be heard in music history. MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF and THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE ANYMORE are two of the greatest songs ever that got close but somehow didn't crack the american top 10. People only familiar with those two songs won't believe their ears with this great cd. Scott's thundering voice carries the heartbreakingly powerful songs like LOVE HER,I NEED YOU,ANOTHER TEAR FALLS,STAY WITH ME BABY,JOANNE,I STILL SEE YOU,and many others. This cd also includes great songs from their mid '70s reunion like NO REGRETS,LINES,and the ((haunting)) ELECTRICIAN. Get this awesome cd set and discover the most underrated band ever.
1965180
The Journeymen.  I pride myself on being a true lover of the folk genre, but I had not included them on my "master list" of artists that I wanted to upgrade from vinyl to CD.  Recently, I found an old issue of "Smoke Signals," the Florida State University magazine, from 1962  which contained an article covering their appearance on campus. A light  went on, and I recalled that their concert was one of the best folk music  events I had ever attended.
That said, I checked out Amazon to see  if, by any chance (slim I assumed), there might be a CD available.  Lo and  behold, there was this one lonely emission listed.
I had to have it, and  I'm truly glad I ordered it. In my review of Bob Gibson's "Joy!  Joy!," I stated that he was the forgotten man of the folk era.  Well,  trust me, this is the forgotten group.  I've always thought that The  Brothers Four had a more melodic and harmonius style than The Kingston Trio  (althought The KT remain my favorites), I discovered that The Journeymen  probably had a better style, both vocally and instrumentally, than the Bros  IV.
Their renditions of "River, She Comes Down,"  "Fennario," "Dark As A Dungeon," "All The Pretty  Little Horses," and "What'll I Do" may be among the best  presentations ever recorded of those titles. Their offering of  "Ja-Da" is extremely compelling. But above all, listen to  "Make Me A Pallet," and see if you don't feel that this is one of  the most beautiful and moving songs (folk or otherwise) that you have ever  heard.
While The Journeymen may not be familiar to most folk music buffs,  two of their members will long be remembered by pop afficianadoes.  John  Phillips later became a member of The Mamas And The Papas, and Scott  McKenzie had a Top 10 hit in the mid-'60s with the immortal "San  Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)."
Highly  recommended.  Buy this one and you'll buy many hours of blissful music that  won't be heard by many of your friends (unless they visit your home)>
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Oh-What a weekend it has been. As you know-your beloved Seer is snowbound and has had to find worthy things to do. Seems, after a few hot toddys and relaxing (watching the glow in the fireplace), disaster struck! A wayward ember landed of my non-flame retardent Seer's cape, and your mild Seer had to run screaming, into the snow, to remedy the situation. It was a classic "non-Metamorpho" moment. One that I'm not proud of. But, the good news is that the hot toddys kicked in and I forgot (almost) totally about that charlatan in the southern mid-west. And since I recently raided my archives to find another worthy selection- I decided that another review was in order.

Keeping on with rockin' selections - I have a most worthy biker fest celebration for all of you. Yes, it's Steppenwolf and John Kay as the master of ceremonies! Even as we speak- Metamorpho is getting out his shades and revving up his magic carpet to take journeys into the unknown. (Some say "Stay in your own mind Metamorpho, that is unknown enough for you"). I scoff at that. Wouldn't you?

So, what have we here? Gritty,husky,distictive vocals by John Kay. Motorcycles, motorcycle mamas, social commentary, political barbs and superb rock construction. Oh yes- and sex too. Guido would definitely approve. Steppenwolf was always a male-dominated dominion. However, political correctness aside - the music was just too damn good to give it a bad rap.

Of course we have here the great eternal staples of "Born to Be Wild" (is it really about riding a bike?) and "Magic Carpet Ride" (John Kay as house genie for sure). These songs reveal the elements which many songs afterwards would often employ. The musky organ grinding on one side and the guitar riffing on the other. All in the mix. All other instruments contribute- however, along with John's vocals, this was the "sound" of Steppenwolf.

Also, don't think that they weren't diverse. They could do a rock stroll like "Don't Step On the Grass, Sam" (anti-government) and "The Pusher" (anti-hard drug). Rock raves like "Rock Me" and "Hey Lawdy Mama". And soft rock ballads like "Snowblind Friend" (cocaine addiction) and "Tenderness" (abusive love relationships). Steppenwolf's song topics were not shallow or void of diversity, as we can see. A song in this compilation that I find quite good is "Screaming Night Hog". Listen to the interplay of instruments on this song. Amazing. They hit a groove and never let up. Listen to the guitar riff- the mirroring of the organ, the harmonica riff. The see-saw effect of the mix. Listen to this one loud.

Last, but not least, the incredible tri-umphant "Monster/Suicide/America".

John Kay's history lesson with tough questions indeed. An incredible work. One section seguing into another with their own distinctive pattern. The blend only adds to the urgency of the message. And, what about the message? Precise, clear, and as evident today as it was when it was written. Seems some things never change.

For anyone who loves rock - this collection is indispensible. Miss this one at your peril (mind you, stray embers are everywhere these days).

I guess that's it for now children. I have to now get busy formulating  my Seer's lesson plan for T. He's doing well on tests though- but getting a B+ on the last one gave your beloved Seer great concern.

Ah well--

Remembering the embering -------- Metamorpho
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The filler, Lieut. Kije, is the best I've ever heard. The main selection, R&J excerpts, is Leinsdorf's own arrangement of the music and the performance also ranks with any I've heard. I have been smitten by the music since I saw the Russian Ballet film in 1955, and since then have heard and owned every notable performance, including Leinsdorf's LA recording for Sheffield. Even if you have that one, where the sound is better than anything else you will ever hear, you have got to get this one too for three reasons: more of the music, a different but still outstanding interpretation in places, and an unbeatable Kije.
Leinsdorf has been unjustly neglected by RCA reissues. He did some really find things at the helm of the BSO (Prokofiev was one of his specialties) and should be reissued in the latest technology.
The sound of these 1967-68 recordings has been done proud by Testament, but their decision not to put the original recording dates on the outside of the disc case is dishonest and hurt's their reputation. A very small niggle considering the gold contained therein.
Get this one while it is available and before the price for used copies skyrockets once it is withdrawn from the catalog.
1584362
Good Conway Twitty track that you will never hear, even on an oldies station.