AYNSLEY DUNBAR RETALIATION "To Mum From Aynsley & The Boys" - 1970

Aynsley Dunbar started his carreer as a session musician for Eddie Boyd, then joined John Mayall, stayed a while with the Mothers Of Invention, and even played with Jeff Beck.
When he created the AYSNLEY DUNBAR RETALIATION, he focused on blues, the one he learned, fed on and ultimately loves.
This, "To Mum From Aynsley & The Boys", is the third album with the very original line-up with the addition of an organ, which gives a jazz feeling to the album.
"Leaving Right Away" is the last track of this great piece of plastic and witnesses that new dimension the band decided to add to the music.

Produced by John Mayall, this album is a must-have for the British Blues Boom fans, as well as all the other albums Dunbar played on... No less.

ENJOY!

AYNSLEY DUNBAR RETALIATION "To Mum From Aysnley & The Boys" - 1970 - UK - Liberty LBS83223

BIRTHA "Can't Stop The Madness" - 1973

I was visiting Garden Of Sound and saw the cover of BIRTHA's first record, it made me think about posting a song of their second LP : "Can't Stop The Madness".
This album somehow shows that the all-female quartet has grown up.
The girls know how to cut great songs, they know about melodies, groove and good rockers.
A couple of soft songs here and there, and you have a great follow-up to their self-titled debut.
This time, all of the girls share the vocal parts, for a more varied, more colorful ensemble.

Too bad they decided to split after this one, they really had something special I think.

ENJOY!

BIRTHA "Can't Stop The Madness" - 1973 - USA - Dunhill DSX-50136

LUMBEE "Overdose" - 1970

This album appears to be dedicated to J. Hendrix and J. Joplin who had just passed away when the album was released.
Originally sold with a game (which goal is to earn money selling drugs), "Overdose" is about a tune. This tune, the one you hear in "Tone Deaf" (the opening track) will be the basis of most of the songs.

There's a rural feeling to this album, and the funky guitars sometimes go soft for quieter psych parts.

The two vocalists (a woman and a man) add a special dimension to the tracks, as if they were sort of leaders of a drug-addicted community, telling them it can be better and showing them the way.
Some great guitar works here and there, soulful singing throughout, comforting-sounding bass and an inventive drum section make this album a great addition to any 70's Rock record collection.

This one is highly recommended and one of my personal favorites.

ENJOY!

LUMBEE "Overdose" - 1970 - USA - Radnor R-2003

CHRIS MOON GROUP "s/t" - 1970

This is the most recent entry in my record collection : CHRIS MOON GROUP. This self-titled album was released in 1970 on Kinetic, a CBS in-house label.

Chose the song on the player and enjoy. "Give It To Me" is the last track of side A.

The album seems to be completely unknown to a lot of people into 70's Rock. It's absolutely impossible to find any info on this album or this band/guitar player. But it seems like this album is the sole LP they ever released.

There's a funky feeling throughout the album, but strong blues influences are also evident, especially on this track and also on "Get Together Jim", the last track of the album.

Guitars are soft with some good riffing and great gimmicks. Overall, the voice of Chris Moon is particularly interesting, from cool whispers to strident howlings. It makes me think about the singer of BLACK PEARL on some tracks.

I could only recommend this album as all of the 10 tracks are good, and some are particularly tasty.

If anyone of you have more info about CHRIS MOON GROUP or this LP, don't hesitate and post them in the comments section.

ENJOY!

CHRIS MOON GROUP "s/t" - 1970 - USA - Kinetic Z30228

"Secret VINYL Conspiracy"... It's supposed to be about vinyl, right !?!

People!

First day of june, first post of the month.

A friend asked me a crucial question : "This blog is called "Secret Vinyl Conspiracy", but you never talk about vinyl... ?! What the f**k, man?"

Sure, he's right...

From now on, every track I'll post will be from my personal collection, and I hope you'll like them.

Come back later today for the first post, you won't be disappointed, I promise.

The STONEFREAK Sessions Are Now Over

Children,

The time has come to unleash the fourth and last part of the series.

It was a real fun to build up those sessions and I'm so proud to know some people actually did enjoy them.

For those of you who want to get some more, just be aware that I'm working on guitar-driven 70's Heavy Rock podcasts, that may kick some other asses.

I wanna thank my boys at Disque Primeur for giving me the opportunity to do this.

PLAY THIS LOUD! LOUDER!! LOUDER!!!

http://disqueprimeur.blogspot.com/search/label/DP%20Podcasts

MONSTER MAGNET "Medicine"
SOLARIZED "Nebula Mask"
HANGNAIL "Side/Slide"
HOEK "Interstate"
SPOILER "Electrifyin'"
CORE "Sarah's Curious Accident"
SATELLITE CIRCLE "Kick You Right Back"
UNIDA "If Only Two"

Frozen by the snow & BURNT BY THE SUN

Here comes a new track to this all-new player. It doesn't fit though. But who cares? Music is what counts after all.

BURNT BY THE SUN is a NJ based band, specialised in delivering extreme post HxC oriented good Rock'n'Roll, because that what it's all about.

This particular song, "Forlani", is taken from their second full length, "The Perfect Is The Enemy Of The Good", released 2003 on Relapse. They also released a demo first and a split LP with label-mates LUDDITE CLONE.

Getting back to the music itself, BURNT BY THE SUN is one of the greatest forms of extreme music today. Their great mix of brutallity, riffage, technicity and melody (there's some, I can tell) is particularly distinctive from the numerous bands they shared stages with. Kind of fresh I would say, and extreeeeemelly gooooood.

Enjoy that track and go get yourself a copy of their latest (last?) effort.

BURNT BY THE SUN "The Perfect Is The Enemy Of The Good" - 2003 - Relapse Records - RR-6520

A new player to be up soon

Hi folks,

I tried a new player which is far more efficient than the one I use. A new song will be posted pretty soon, expect some brilliant earth-shaking fast & heavy "Neo-Post-HxC-call it as you wish Rock'n'Roll" that gonna make your head banging like there's no tomorrow. And there will be no tomorrow.



I'll soon post some songs from my own vinyl collection. 60's and 70's Rock'n'roll gems you will need to buy from your favorite local record store.

Noise for Christ's sake

This player is a pain in the ass.

It cuts songs.

Too bad 'cause I just added "Goat Lips" from LADDIO BOLOCKO. Those guys crafted a unique form of ambient and chaotic noise, straight from the guts of NYC. As most of the greatest bands of the 90's, they were short lived. I can only recommend The Life & Times Of LADDIO BOLOCKO, a 2xCD compilation that shows the indeniable talent of this band.

"Goat Lips" starts as a false start pop song (knowing that a pop song would never sound that way), then turns into an indie post HxC song DRIVES LIKE JEHU could have played. Then, fury and madness take over the music and it all becomes a solid mass of unquestionable chaotic deconstruction (I'm not sure those last words mean anything put together in that particular order).

Listening to LADDIO BOLOCKO at a descent volume (because it's meant to be played louder than what your neighbours can tolerate) can actually drive you crazy.

LADDIO BOLOCKO was an essential band of the 90's underground NYC scene. Well, in my opinion...

LADDIO BOLOCKO "The Lifes & Times Of LADDIO BOLOCKO" - 2001 - No Quarter - NQR002

The Architect & The Arsonist

Ladies & gentlemen, dear readers,

The player is up and running again. I finally found time to add a title.

Have you ever heard about that awesome band called LUDDITE CLONE, that short-lived, ass-kicking, no-prisoner-taking, nj-based brilliant band? As far as I know they only released an Ep on Relapse (from which this track is taken - vinyl version available through Cyberdine) and a split record with a band I don't remember the name (ask Google brothers...!).

"Arthropod" is sharp, pedal-to-the-metal thrash influenced Hard Core kind of (don't forget to mention the notion of heavyness, it might help people to undestand what it's all about).

Well, just listen to this track and tell me what you think (any comment is welcome).

LUDDITE CLONE "The Arsonist & The Architect" - 2001 - Relapse RR6445-2

Brothers & Sisters, ladies & gentlemen !

Folks,

The third session in the StoneFreak series has just been unleashed.
Just clic on the image below and enjoy.



But now you're wondering... Who the fuck are those bands playing!?
Here we go with a list :
PLUTONIUM ORANGE "Fruit Of Doom"
MYSTICK KREWE OF CLEARLIGHT "Electrode"
SPIRIT CARAVAN "Brainwashed"
ORANGE GOBLIN "Solarisphere"
DOZER "Feelgood Formula"
WE "Galactic Racetrack"
THE GLASSPACK "Mrs Satan"
LOWRIDER "Caravan"

Always remember to play this and all other sessions LOUD!

Watcha gonna do boy?

I thought it was time to slow it down a little bit.

You know, all this sonic violence could drive people crazy sometimes.

And give some bad headaches.

So I decided to switch to the heaviness, and monolithic riffage.

For those of you who don't know YOB, prepare to feel like the world is crashing down.

Well, if you're into Cathedral, Electric Wizard, Boris and that kind of bands, then YOB will suit you fine.

"Quantum Mystic" is the first song of their last album, "The Unreal Never Lived", before the band called it quits. (Guitarist/singer Mike Scheidt now plays in his new band MIDDIAN).

I think this first song is the greatest of that 4-track LP.

Heavy as hell, unforgettable guitar riff, thundering drums and over-the-top screeching vocals.

Now it's time to chill out, and lay back... It's Sunday man.

(YOB - the Unreal Never Lived - Metal Blade 14537 - 2005)

Go for the throat!

I thought you would like this one as much as I do.

DISCORDANCE AXIS, those Japanese grinders released a lot of 7", tapes and other full lengths, and if you're into Grindcore, you have to check them out!

"Heavy Water" is taken from their LP "Ulterior", later compiled with other tracks as "Original Sound Version 1992-1995", which is, by the way, an exquisite comp.

I'm not sure the band is still existing, I've hear they had splitted and now play in various bands. "Heavy Water" is one of my favorite songs, and one of the longest too. Sure, there's some NAPALM DEATH is this way of playing, but their sound is completely different. 3 guys. Drums + guitar. The screams are pretty convincing, and I like them a lot.

Check this song and buy their records, they definitely deserve it.

(DISCORDANCE AXIS "Original Sound Version 1992-1995" - HydraHead HH666-77 - 2002)

No one here gets out alive

Do you know Melt Banana? Do you know Arab On Radar? Do you know Fantomas? Do you know what those 3 bands would sound like if they were supposed to play altogether, being high on drugs (mostly speed)?
APES OF WRATH's only album would approximately answer this question.
These guys are crazy. Their album clocks in at 15 minutes in 15 tracks (knowing "Sun Ra" is the longest track of the album), revisiting Hardcore, Grindcore and harsh Noise.
This album is an absolute must-have. Extreme fun and fresh madness, that's what it's all about.
And the crisp sound of this album makes it a lovely little piece of plastic you won't ever be fed up with.
Try it, you may never be the same again.

(APES OF WRATH - s/t - Obtuse Mule #3.14 - 2002)

The apocalyptic vision of a criminally insane charismatic cult leader

How dumb it is not to post music on a music blog?

You're right, talking about music without having the possibilty to hear it is a waste. I'm not into posting full length albums, nevertheless, I'll post one song as often as possible, and review an album/band.

Let me start today with that extremely aggressive track from WATCHMAKER's second album : "Kill. Fucking. Everyone."

This Boston-based bunch of extreme Metal freaks delivers evil, in every note, in every song. This almost-30 minute album is filled with loathsome hatred. You can even feel it.

When it comes to the music, expect one of the most aggressive stuff you've ever listened to. First take a solid Death Metal basis, add a lethal dose of Grindcore. You're not even close.

Don't forget to inject some Black Metal evil seeds into the recipe. A drop of Thrash is also added.

It would be very hard to simply label the band. I'd say WATCHMAKER plays some Extreme Aggro Death Core (I love the term "Aggro", I don't even know what it means).

Wanna read more about the band? Check their myspace : http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=33691554

You know what? Buy it. Love it. And kill. Fucking. Everyone.

(WATCHMAKER "Kill. Fucking. Everyone." - EARACHE MOSH 315CD - 2005)