Thursday, May 31, 2018

Manfred Mann






































Artist:  Manfred Mann
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Beat

Original line-up:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Dave Richmond:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Classic line-up:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Tom McGuinness:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Manfred Mann were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1962 led by Manfred Mann (Keyboards), Paul Jones (Vocals, Harmonica), Mike Hugg (Drums), Mike Vickers (Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute), and Dave Richmond (Bass).  The bands were regularly in the UK Charts in the 1960s, three of the band's most successful singles, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", "Pretty Flamingo" and "Mighty Quinn", topped the UK Single Chart.  The band's record has been called "One Of The Great Blues-based British Invasion Album".














Title:  Mann Made Hits  (2018)
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Beat
Label:  Umbrella Music
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Pretty Flamingo  (2:39)
 2.  The One In The Middle  (2:43)
 3.  Oh No, Not My Baby  (2:25)
 4.  John Hardy  (2:10)
 5.  Spirit Feel  (2:44)
 6.  Come Tomorrow  (2:51)
 7.  Do Wah Diddy Diddy  (2:27)
 8.  There's No Living Without Your Loving  (2:43)
 9.  With God On Our Side  (4:28)
10. Groovin'  (3:45)
11. I'm Your Kingpin  (2:53)
12. Sha La La  (2:35)
13. 5-4-3-2-1  (2:02)
14. If You Gotta Go, Go Now  (2:31)

Personnel:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Tom McGuinness:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Mann Made Hits is the compilation album by Manfred Mann, originally released on September 9, 1966 by HMV, remastered and reissued on May 18, 2018 by Umbrella Music.

Manfred Mann






































Artist:  Manfred Mann
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Beat

Original line-up:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Dave Richmond:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Classic line-up:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Tom McGuinness:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Manfred Mann were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1962 led by Manfred Mann (Keyboards), Paul Jones (Vocals, Harmonica), Mike Hugg (Drums), Mike Vickers (Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute), and Dave Richmond (Bass).  The bands were regularly in the UK Charts in the 1960s, three of the band's most successful singles, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", "Pretty Flamingo" and "Mighty Quinn", topped the UK Single Chart.  The band's record has been called "One Of The Great Blues-based British Invasion Album".














Title:  Mann Made  (2018)
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Beat
Label:  Umbrella Music
Rating:  *****

Tracks:

 1.  Since I Don't Have You  (2:38)
 2.  You're For Me  (2:58)
 3.  Look Away  (2:22)
 4.  The Abominable Snowman  (2:47)
 5.  Watch Your Step  (2:17)
 6.  Stormy Monday Blues  (3:44)
 7.  I Really Do Believe  (3:00)
 8.  Hi Lili, Hi Lo  (2:39)
 9.  The Way You Do The Things You Do  (2:49)
10. Bare Hugg  (3:55)
11. You Don't Know Me  (3:48)
12. L.S.D.  (3:52)
13. I'll Make It Up To You  (3:12)

Personnel:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Tom McGuinness:  Bass, Backing Vocals excepted Track 1, Guitar on Track 1
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute excepted Track 1

Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes
Jack Bruce:  Bass, Backing Vocals on Track 1
Lyn Dobson:  Flute Solo on Track 1

Mann Made is the second studio album by Manfred Mann, originally released on October, 1965 by HMV, remastered and reissued on May 18, 2018 by Umbrella Music.


Manfred Mann





































Artist:  Manfred Mann
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Beat

Original line-up:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Dave Richmond:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Classic line-up:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica
Manfred Mann:  Keyboards
Tom McGuinness:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes, Keyboards

Manfred Mann were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1962 led by Manfred Mann (Keyboards), Paul Jones (Vocals, Harmonica), Mike Hugg (Drums), Mike Vickers (Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute), and Dave Richmond (Bass).  The bands were regularly in the UK Charts in the 1960s, three of the band's most successful singles, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy", "Pretty Flamingo" and "Mighty Quinn", topped the UK Single Chart.  The band's record has been called "One Of The Great Blues-based British Invasion Album".














Title:  The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann  (2018)
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Beat
Label:  Umbrella Music
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Smokestack Lighting  (3:34)
 2.  Don't Ask Me What I Say  (3:02)
 3.  Sack O' Woe  (2:11)
 4.  What You Gonna Do?  (2:41)
 5.  Hoochie Coochie  (3:20)
 6.  I'm Your Kingpin  (2:54)
 7.  Down The Road Apiece  (2:26)
 8.  I've Got My Mojo Working  (3:11)
 9.  It's Gonna Work Out Fine  (2:37)
10. Mr. Anello  (2:20)
11. Untie Me   (3:43)
12. Bring It To Jerome  (3:32)
13. Without You  (2:24)
14. You've Got To Take It  (1:55)

Personnel:

Paul Jones:  Vocals, Harmonica, Maracas
Manfred Mann:  Piano, Organ
Tom McGuinness:  Bass
Mike Vickers:  Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Mike Hugg:  Drums, Vibes

The Five Faces Of Manfred is the debut album by Manfred Mann, originally released on September 11, 1964 by HMV, remastered and reissued on May 18, 2018 by Umbrella Music.

The Magic Numbers





















Artist:  The Magic Numbers
Origin:  Ealing, England
Genre:  Pop Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Adult Alternative, Folk Rock

Original line-up:

Romeo Stodart:  Lead Guitar, Vocals
Michele Stodart:  Bass, Vocals
Angela Gannon:  Melodica, Percussion
Sean Gannon:   Drums

The Magic Numbers are an English Pop Rock Band, comprising two parts of brothers and sisters from Hanwell, formed in 2002, consists of Romeo Stodart (Lead Guitar, Vocals), his sister Michele Stodart (Bass, Vocals, Keyboards), Angela Gannon (Melodica, Percussion), and her brother Sean Gannon (Drums).  The band's sound like The Flaming Lips and with the sweet harmonies of 60's Folk Rock Group like The Lovin' Spoonful and The Mamas & Papas.














Title:  Outsiders  (2018)
Genre:  Pop Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Adult Alternative, Folk Rock
Label:  Role Play Records
Rating:   ****

Tracks:

 1.  Shotgun Wedding  (3:36)
 2.  Ride Against The Wind  (3:40)
 3.  Runaways  (4:29)
 4.  Sweet Divide  (5:26)
 5.  Wayward  (2:40)
 6.  The Keeper  (2:58)
 7.  Dreamer  (3:36)
 8.  Power Lines  (3:45)
 9.  Lost Children  (4:21)
10. Sing Me A Rebel Song  (6:46)

Personnel:

Romeo Stodart:  Lead Guitar, Vocals
Michele Stodart:  Bass, Vocals
Angela Gannon:  Melodica, Percussion

Sean Gannon:   Drums

Outsiders is the fifth studio album by The Magic Numbers, released on May 11, 2018 by Role Play Records, includes "Shotgun Wedding".  For Fans of The Lovin' Spoonful and The Mamas & Papas.

Lords of Black



















Artist:  Lords Of Black
Origin:  Madrid, Spain
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal

Original line-up:

Ronnie Romero:  Lead Vocals
Tony Hernando:  Guitar
Victor Duran:  Bass
Andy C.:  Drums, Piano, Keyboards

Lords Of Black is a Spanish Power Metal band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2014 by Ronnie Romero (Lead Vocals), Tony Hernando (Guitar), Victor Duran (Bass), and Andy C. or Andres Cobos (Drums, Piano, Keyboards).














Title:  Icons Of The New Days  (2018)
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive Metal
Label:  Frontiers Music
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  World Gone Mad  (6:48)
 2.  Icons Of The New Days  (4:49)
 3.  Not In A Place Like This  (4:19)
 4.  When A Hero Takes A Fall  (5:04)
 5.  Forevermore  (6:05)
 6.  The Way I'll Remember  (5:10)
 7.  Fallin'  (4:26)
 8.  King's Reborn  (7:58)
 9.  Long Way To Go  (4:56)
10. The Edge Of Darkness  (6:31)
11. Wait No Prayers For The Dying  (4:56)
12. All Have Left  (11:35)

Disc 2:  Bonus Disc:

 1.  Innuendo  (6:14)
 2.  Only  (4:59)
 3.  Tears Of The Dragon  (6:31)
 4.  Edge Of The Blade  (4:39)
 5.  The Maker And The Storm  (4:46)
 6.  When Nothing Was Wrong  (4:04)

Personnel:

Ronnie Romero:  Lead Vocals
Tony Hernando:  Guitar
Dani Criado:  Bass
Andy C.:  Drums, Piano, Keyboards

Icons Of The New Days is the third studio album by Lords Of Black, released on May 11, 2018 by Frontiers Music.  Best Album, Excellent Songs with stunning Vocals and High Class Musicianship.