Showing posts with label British Psychedelic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British Psychedelic. Show all posts

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Cream


 



















Artist:  Cream
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, British Blues, British Psychedelic

Original line-up:

Eric Clapton:  Guitar, Vocals
Jack Bruce:  Bass, Vocals, Harmonica, Piano
Ginger Baker:  Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Cream were a British Rock Supergroup Power Trio consisting of Eric Clapton (Guitar, Vocals Ex John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds), Jack Bruce (Bass, Vocals Ex The Graham Bond Organisation, Manfred Mann, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers) and Ginger Baker (Drums Ex The Graham Bond Organisation).  Their unique sound was combining Blues Rock, Hard Rock, and Psychedelic Rock.  They sold more than 15 million copies of their albums worldwide.  They influenced to the British bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Jeff Beck Group, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath and the band's live performances influenced Progressive Rock acts such as Rush.  The band was included into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993.  They were included in both Rolling Stone Magazine's lists of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" and VH1's lists of "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock".

















Title:  Wheels Of Fire (Deluxe Edition, Special Expanded 3LP Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock, British Blues, British Psychedelic

Label:  Polydor

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:  Wheels Of Fire: In The Studio Phase Corrected 2026 Remaster


Side One:


 1.  White Room (4:58)

 2.  Sitting On Top Of The World (4:58)

 3.  Passing The Time (4:32)

 4.  As You Said (4:20)


Side Two:


 1.  Pressed Rat And Warthog (3:13)

 2.  Politician (4:12)

 3.  Those Were The Days (2:53)

 4.  Born Under A Bad Sign (3:09)

 5.  Deserted Cities Of The Heart (3:38)


LP 2:  Wheels Of Fire:  In The Studio Mono Mix Reference Reels


Side Three:


 1.  White Room (4:59)

 2.  Sitting On Top Of The World (4:57)

 3.  Passing The Time (Long Version) (Mono Mix) (5:50)

 4.  As You Said (Mono Mix) (4:18)


Side Four:


 1.  Pressed Rat And Warthog (With Spoken Intro) (Mon Mix) (3:15)

 2.  Politician (Mono Mix) (4:11)

 3.  Those Were The Days (Mono Mix) (2:54)

 4.  Born Under A Bad Sign (Mono Mix) (3:10)

 5.  Deserted Cities Of The Heart (Mono Mix) (3:39)


LP 3:  Wheels Of Fire:  In The Studio Rarities


Side Five:  


1.  White Room (Stereo U.S. Single Edit) (3:05)

 2.  Sitting On Top Of The World (Alternative Stereo Mix) (4:57)

 3.  Passing The Time  (Alternative Long Stereo Mix) (5:51)

 4.  As You Said  (Alternative Stereo Mix) (4:19)

 5.  Politician (Alternative Stereo Mix) (4:11)

 6.  Anyone For Tennis (Stereo Single Version) (2:39)


Side Six:


1.  White Room  (Early Version Mono Mix) (4:29)

 2.  Deserted Cities Of The Heart (Rough Mono Mix/No Strings) (3:37)

 3.  Pressed Rat And Warthog Alternative Mono Mix) (3:14)

 4.  As You Said  (Alternative Mono Mix) (4:21)

 6.  Anyone For Tennis (Mono Single Version) (2:39)


Personnel:


Eric Clapton:  Guitar, Vocals
Jack Bruce:  Lead Vocals, Bass, Cello, Harmonica, Calliope, Acoustic Guitar, Recorder

Ginger Baker:  Drums, Percussion, Cells, Glocenspiel, Timpani, Vocals,  Spoken Word on "Pressed Rat And Warthong"


Additional Musician:


Felix Pappalardi:  Viola, Bells, Organ Pedals, Trumpet, Tonette, Swiss Hand Bells


Wheels Of Fire is the third album by Cream, originally released on June 14, 1968 by Polydor, remastered and reissued on June 12, 2026 by Polydor.  Super Deluxe Edition Special 3LP Expanded Edition.  For Fans of Cream and Music Collectors.












Sunday, May 3, 2026

The Zombies


Artist:  The Zombies
Origin:  St. Albans, Herts, England
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop


Original line-up:

Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals
Rod Argent:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Paul Atkinson:  Guitar
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Hugh Grundy:  Drums


The Zombies are an English Rock Band from St. Albans, Herts, formed in 1961 by Rod Argent (Piano, Organ, Vocals), Colin Blunstone (Vocals), Paul Atkinson (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Arnold (Bass), and Hugh Grundy (Drums).  They have a big hits in 1964 with "She's Not There" and "Tell Her No" in 1965 and, "Time Of The Season" in 1969, were also successful.  Their album Odessey And Oracle in 1968 is ranked No. 100 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

















Title:  Begin Here (2026)  
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop
Label:  Beechwood Park Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:


 1.  Road Runner (2:06)
 2.  Summertime (2:17)
 3.  I Can't Make Up My Mind (2:37)
 4.  The Way I Feel Inside (1:28)
 5.  Work 'N' Play (2:07)
 6.  You've Really Got A Hold On Me/Bring It On Home To Me (3:39)
 7. She's Not There (2:20)
 8.  It's Alright With Me (1:49)
 9.  Sometimes (2:02)
10. Sticks And Stones (2:56)
11. Can't Nobody Love You (2:15)
12. Woman (2:25)
13. I Don't Want To Know (2:07)
14. I Remember When I Loved Her (2:00)
15. What More Can I Do (1:38)
16. I Got My Mojo Working (3:35)
17. Tell Her No (2:05)

Personnel:


Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals, Tambourine, Guitar
Rod Argent:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Harmonica on Tracks:  1/5, 2/7
Paul Atkinson:  Guitar
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Hugh Grundy:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Ken Jones:  Piano on Tracks:   1, 13

Begin Here is the debut studio album by The Zombies, originally released on April 9, 1966 by Decca Records, remastered and reissued on April 17, 2026 by Beechwood Park Records, including 3 Original US Bonus Tracks.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.









 

Friday, May 1, 2026

The Zombies


 




















Artist:  The Zombies
Origin:  St. Albans, Herts, England
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop


Original line-up:

Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals
Rod Argent:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Paul Atkinson:  Guitar
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Hugh Grundy:  Drums


The Zombies are an English Rock Band from St. Albans, Herts, formed in 1961 by Rod Argent (Piano, Organ, Vocals), Colin Blunstone (Vocals), Paul Atkinson (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Arnold (Bass), and Hugh Grundy (Drums).  They have a big hits in 1964 with "She's Not There" and "Tell Her No" in 1965 and, "Time Of The Season" in 1969, were also successful.  Their album Odessey And Oracle in 1968 is ranked No. 100 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.


















Title:  Begin Here (2026) 
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop
Label:  Beechwood Park Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Road Runner (2:06)
 2.  Summertime (2:17)
 3.  I Can't Make Up My Mind (2:37)
 4.  The Way I Feel Inside (1:28)
 5.  Work 'N' Play (2:07)
 6.  You've Really Got A Hold On Me/Bring It On Home To Me (3:39)
 7. She's Not There (2:20)
 8.  It's Alright With Me (1:49)
 9.  Sometimes (2:02)


Side 2:  

 1.  Sticks And Stones (2:56)
 2.  Can't Nobody Love You (2:15)
 3.  Woman (2:25)
 4.  I Don't Want To Know (2:07)
 5. I Remember When I Loved Her (2:00)
 6.  What More Can I Do (1:38)
 7.  I Got My Mojo Working (3:35)
 8.  Tell Her No (2:05)

Personnel:


Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals, Tambourine, Guitar
Rod Argent:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Harmonica on Tracks:  1/5, 2/7
Paul Atkinson:  Guitar
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Hugh Grundy:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Ken Jones:  Piano on Tracks:   1/5, 2/5

Begin Here is the debut studio album by The Zombies, originally released on April 9, 1966 by Decca Records, remastered and reissued on April 17, 2026 by Beechwood Park Records, including 3 Original US Bonus Tracks.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.









Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Zombies




Artist:  The Zombies
Origin:  St. Albans, Herts, England
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals
Rod Argent:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Paul Atkinson:  Guitar
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Hugh Grundy:  Drums


The Zombies are an English Rock Band from St. Albans, Herts, formed in 1961 by Rod Argent (Piano, Organ, Vocals), Colin Blunstone (Vocals), Paul Atkinson (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Arnold (Bass), and Hugh Grundy (Drums).  They have a big hits in 1964 with "She's Not There" and "Tell Her No" in 1965 and, "Time Of The Season" in 1969, were also successful.  Their album Odessey And Oracle in 1968 is ranked No. 100 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.















Title:  Odessey And Oracle (Newly Remastered In Mono) (2025)
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, British Invasion, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Garage, British Psychedelic, Baroque Pop, Contemporary Pop
Label:  Beechwood Park Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Care Of Cell 44 (3:57)
 2.  A Rose For Emily (2:19)
 3.  Maybe After He's Gone (2:34)
 4.  Beechwood Park (2:44)
 5.  Briel Candles (3:30)
 6.  Hung Up On A Dream (3:02)

Side Two:

 1.  Changes (3:20)
 2.  I Want Her, She Wants Me (2:453)
 3.  This Will Be Our Year (2:08)
 4.  Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914) (2:48)
 5.  Friends Of Mine (2:18)
 6.  Time Of The Season (3:34)

Personnel:


Colin Blunstone:  Lead Vocals, except o. Tracks:  2/2, 4, Backing Vocals, Tambourine
Rod Argent:  Hammond L100 Organ, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on Tracks:  1/5, 6, 2/2, Sound Effect on Track 2/6
Paul Atkinson:  Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris White:  Bass, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on Tracks:  1/5, 2/4
Hugh Grundy:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Additional Musician:

Unknown:   Trumpet on Track 2/3 

Odessey And Oracle is the second studio album by The Zombies, originally released on April 19, 1968 by. CBS, remastered and reissued on September 26, 2025 by Beechwood Park Records, featuring "Time Of The Season", "The Will Be Our Year".  For Music Collectors.






Monday, July 14, 2025

Small Faces


 




















Artist:  Small Faces
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Psychedelic Pop, Garage, Mod, British Invasion, British Psychedelic 

Original line-up:

Steve Marriott:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Ronnie Lane:  Bass, Vocals
Kenney Jones:  Drums
Jimmy Winston:  Keyboards

Classic line-up:

Steve Marriott:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Ronnie Lane:  Bass, Vocals
Ian McLagan:  Keyboards, Vocals
Kenney Jones:  Drums

Small Faces were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1965 by Steve Marriott (Vocals, Guitar), Ronnie Lane (Bass, Vocals), Kenney Jones (Drums) and Jimmy Winston (Keyboards) and later was replaced by Ian McLagan in 1966.  The band is remembered as one of the most acclaimed and influential Mod Groups of the 1960s, with memorable Hit Songs such as:  "Itchycoo Park", "Lazy Sunday", "All Or Nothing", "Tin Soldier".  After The Small Faces disbanded, Steve Marriott formed Humble Pie, and the remaining three members were joined by Ronnie Wood (Guitar) and Rod Stewart (Lead Vocals).  Small Faces are one of the biggest original influences on the Britpop movement of the 1990s, and in England, Small Faces were one of the most extraordinary and successful bands of the min-'60s, serious competitors to The Who and The Rolling Stones.















Title:  The Hit Singles Collection (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Psychedelic Pop, Garage, Mod, British Invasion, British Psychedelic 

Label:  Charly Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:  (Hit Single A-Sides)


 1.  Here Come The Nice (Mono Version) (UK #12) (2:55)

 2.  Itchycoo Park ((Mono Version) (UK#3) (2:44)

 3.  TinSoldier (Mono Version) (UK#9) (3:20)

 4.  Lazy Sunday (Mono Version) (UK#2) (3:02)

 5.  The Universl (Mono Version) (UK#16) (2:42)

 6.  Afterglow Of Your Love (Single Version) (UK#36) (3:22)


Side Two:  (Hit Single B-Side)


 1.  Talk To You (Mono Version) (2:05)

 2.  I'm Only Dreaming (Mono Version) (2:22)

 3.  I Feel Much Better (3:56)

 4.  Rollin' Over (Mono Version) (2:15)

 5.  Donkey Rides, A Penny, A Glass (Mono Version) (Single Version) (2:46)

 6.  Wham Bam Thank You Mam (3:18)


Personnel:


Steve Marriott:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Ronnie Lane:  Bass, Vocals
Ian McLagan:  Keyboards, Vocals
Kenney Jones:  Drums


The Hit Singles Collection is the collection album by Small Faces, released pn May 23, 2025 by Charly Records.  For Fans of Small Faces, and Music Collectors.









Thursday, November 28, 2024

Small Faces


 




















Artist:  Small Faces
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Psychedelic Pop, Garage, Mod, British Invasion, British Psychedelic 

Original line-up:

Steve Marriott:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Ronnie Lane:  Bass, Vocals
Kenney Jones:  Drums
Jimmy Winston:  Keyboards

Classic line-up:

Steve Marriott:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Ronnie Lane:  Bass, Vocals
Ian McLagan:  Keyboards, Vocals
Kenney Jones:  Drums

Small Faces were an English Rock Band from London, formed in 1965 by Steve Marriott (Vocals, Guitar), Ronnie Lane (Bass, Vocals), Kenney Jones (Drums) and Jimmy Winston (Keyboards) and later was replaced by Ian McLagan in 1966.  The band is remembered as one of the most acclaimed and influential Mod Groups of the 1960s, with memorable Hit Songs such as:  "Itchycoo Park", "Lazy Sunday", "All Or Nothing", "Tin Soldier".  After The Small Faces disbanded, Steve Marriott formed Humble Pie, and the remaining three members were joined by Ronnie Wood (Guitar) and Rod Stewart (Lead Vocals).  Small Faces are one of the biggest original influences on the Britpop movement of the 1990s, and in England, Small Faces were one of the most extraordinary and successful bands of the min-'60s, serious competitors to The Who and The Rolling Stones.














Title:  Live Broadcasts 1966-67 (2024) 

Genre:  Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Psychedelic Pop, Garage, Mod, British Invasion, British Psychedelic 

Label:  Rhythm & Blues Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Hey Girl (2:59)

 2.  All Or Nothing (3:08)

 3.  What's Cha Gonna Do About It (2:06)

 4.  Sha-La-La-La-Lee (2:46)

 5.  You Really Got A Hold On Me (2:51)

 6.  All Or Nothing (2:57)

 7.  Sha-La-La-La-Lee (2:51)

 8.  I Can't Make It (2:28)

 9.  All Or Nothing (2:41)


Side Two:


 1.  Sha-La-La-La-Lee (2:12)

 2.  What's Cha Gonna Do About It (2:23)

 3.  Comin' Home Baby (2:03)

 4.  You Need Loving (2:07)

 5.  Shake (2:58)

 6.  You Really Got A Hold On Me (3:01)

 7.  Plum Nellie/You Need Loving (1:04)

 8.  Baby Please Don't Go (2:12)


Recording Details:


Side One:


Tracks 1-4:  recorded live at the Offenbach Stadhalle for HT TV Beat Beat Beat 28/9/66

Track 5:  Recorded 14/3/66 for BBC Saturday Club, B/C 19/3/66

Tracks 6-7:  recorded13-14/12/66 for BBC Top Of The Pops, B/C 26-27/12/66

Tracks 8-9:  recorded for ATV Morecambe & Wise Show at Elstree, 18/4/67, B/C 22/10/67


Side Two:


Tracks 1-4:  recorded Live for BBC oe Loss Radio Show 14/1/66

Tracks:  5-6:   recorded Live for BBC oe Loss Radio Show 11/3/66

Tracks:  7-8:  recorded Live at The Marquee, London by CBCTV 22/3/66


Personnel:


Steve Marriott:  Vocals, Guitar
Ronnie Lane:  Bass, Vocals
Ian McLagan:  Keyboards, Vocals
Kenney Jones:  Drums


Live Broadcasts 1966-67 is a live album by Small Faces, released on November 21, 2024 by Rhythm & Blues Records.  For Fans of Small Faces and Music Collectors.