Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Friday, March 4, 2022

Sebastian Hardie / Windchase (1976)


Australia

 Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog

Less "pompous" and bombastic than the first album, but almost better. Hello Phimistar is particularly interesting, almost Happy The Man before its time.

Members
Graham Ford (guitar, 1967-73), Dennis Laughlin (vocals), Dave Waddington (vocals), John Bellamy (bass), Neil Williamson (organ), Richard Lillico (drums), Syd Richmond (drums), Jon English (vocals, 1968-71), Peter Plavsic (bass, 1968-76), Anatole Kononewsky (keyboards, 1968-?), Alex Plavsic (drums, percussion, 1968-76), Steve Dunne (vocals, keyboards, 1971-74), Mario Millo (guitar, mandolin, vocals, 1973-76), Toivo Pilt (Moog, Mellotron, piano, Hammond organ, 1974-76)

Track Listing

01. Windchase 20:31
02. At the End 4:02
03. Life, Love and Music 4:22
04. Hello Phimistar 3:38
05. Peaceful 4:11


Thursday, March 3, 2022

Sebastian Hardie / Four Moments (1975)


Australia

Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog

Sebastain Hardie is one of the rare Australian progressive rock bands of the 70s. The first attempt in this band was made in 1967 by bassist Peter Plavsic and guitarist Graham Ford under the name Sebastian Hardie Blues Band. After this group did not last long, in 1968 Plavsic and Ford sailed into a new band with drummer Alex Plavsic (Peter's brother), keyboardist Anotol Kononowsk and vocalist Joe English. This time 'blues band' was removed from the name. They were very successful as a rock cover band and even became a subgroup of Australian legend Johnny O'keefe. Anotol left the following year to continue his training and the group remained unchanged.

In 1972, Jon left to play Judas in "Jesus Christ Superstar," which led to a successful solo career. Alex also left to join the Tapestry group. This venture would not last until the end of the year. Alex brought in Tapestry keyboardist Steve Dunne for another form of Sebastian Hardie (including Peter and Graham). This time, they started some progressive trials while remaining primarily a cover group.

Things really started to take shape in the next few years, when Mario Millo replaced Ford and Toivo Pilt replaced Dunne. The group focused on an original musical direction and would eventually become Australia's first symphonic progressive group.

In 1975, "Four Moments" was a huge success and "Rosanna" from the album won the award for best instrumental single. "Windchase" was released in 1976 and both albums are considered (by some people) progressive rock classics. At least they stand out in the Australian symphony field.

Shortly after the release of the second album, the group disbanded. Millo and Pilt adopted the name Windchase and released an album. 1977's "Symphinity" fell very close to Hardie's genre, but did not find many listeners.

Pilt began writing music for television advertising. The Plavsic brothers got involved in the business world of the music industry. Millo has had great success as a solo artist and film composer. The original four-man band reunited for some concerts in the early '90s.

Members
Graham Ford (guitar, 1967-73), Dennis Laughlin (vocals), Dave Waddington (vocals), John Bellamy (bass), Neil Williamson (organ), Richard Lillico (drums), Syd Richmond (drums), Jon English (vocals, 1968-71), Peter Plavsic (bass, 1968-76), Anatole Kononewsky (keyboards, 1968-?), Alex Plavsic (drums, percussion, 1968-76), Steve Dunne (vocals, keyboards, 1971-74), Mario Millo (guitar, mandolin, vocals, 1973-76), Toivo Pilt (Moog, Mellotron, piano, Hammond organ, 1974-76)

Track Listing

01. Four Moments, Part 1: Glories Shall Be Released 6:42
02. Four Moments, Part 2: Dawn of Our Sun 5:05
03. Four Moments, Part 3: Journey Through Our Dreams 6:43
04. Four Moments, Part 4: Everything Is Real 2:10
05. Rosanna 6:01
06. Openings 13:01


Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Windchase / Symphinity (1977)


Australia

Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog

Windchase was formed in the mid-70s by Mario Millo (guitar, vocals) and Toivo Pilt (keyboards), two of the former members of the famous Sebastian Hardie, one of the most talented Australian bands of the era. Both albums, "Four moments" (1975) and "Windchase" (1976), released under the name Sebastian Hardie, are considered to be some of the most important works of progressive rock.

If you like Sebastian Hardie's melodic and orchestral approach, you're guaranteed to like Windchase. The Symphinity album is '70s Camel style: Beautiful lyrical melodies, musical emphasis, lyrical guitar and keyboards, a mix of vocal and instrumental sequences, positive lyrics. ..If you are one of those who say they can't find bands like Camel and Genesis, you should definitely try Windchase.

Members
Mario Millo (vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, tubular bells), Toivo Pilt (Hammond organ, grand piano, keyboards), Doug Bligh (drums, percussion), Duncan McGuire (bass guitar)

Track Listing

01. Forward We Ride / Horsemen to Symphinity 10:10
02. Glad to Be Alive 8:06
03. Gypsy 5:07
04. No Scruples 6:28
05. Lamb's Fry 9:30
06. Non siamo perfetti 1:56
07. Flight Call 4:30


Monday, November 2, 2020

AC/DC / For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) (1981)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)


1. For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) 5:44
2. Put the Finger on You 3:28
3. Let's Get It Up 3:54
4. Inject the Venom 3:32
5. Snowballed 3:23
6. Evil Walks 4:23
7. C.O.D. 3:19
8. Breaking the Rules 4:23
9. Night of the Long Knives 3:25
10. Spellbound 4:29


Sunday, November 1, 2020

AC/DC / Back in Black (1980)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)

1. Hells Bells 5:11
2. Shoot to Thrill 5:17
3. What Do You Do for Money Honey 3:34
4. Given the Dog a Bone 3:31
5. Let Me Put My Love Into You 4:14
6. Back in Black 4:14
7. You Shook Me All Night Long 3:29
8. Have a Drink on Me 3:58
9. Shake a Leg 4:05
10. Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution 4:12

Saturday, October 31, 2020

AC/DC / Highway To Hell (1979)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)

1. Highway to Hell 3:26
2. Girls Got Rhythm 3:23
3. Walk All Over You 5:08
4. Touch Too Much 4:24
5. Beating Around the Bush 3:55
6. Shot Down in Flames 3:21
7. Get It Hot 2:24
8. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 4:32
9. Love Hungry Man 4:14
10. Night Prowler 6:13

Friday, October 30, 2020

AC/DC - If you Want Blood, You Got It (1978)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)

1. Riff Raff 5:10
2. Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be 4:02
3. Bad Boy Boogie 7:35
4. The Jack 5:43
5. Problem Child 4:42
6. Whole Lotta Rosie 3:50
7. Rock 'n' Roll Damnation 3:30
8. High Voltage 5:00
9. Let There Be Rock 8:15
10. Rocker 3:00

Thursday, October 29, 2020

AC/DC - Let There Be Rock (1977)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)

1. Go Down 5:17
2. Dog Eat Dog 3:30
3. Let There Be Rock 6:02
4. Bad Boy Boogie 4:18
5. Overdose 5:47
6. Crabsody in Blue 4:39
7. Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be 4:12
8. Whole Lotta Rosie 5:25



Wednesday, October 28, 2020

AC / DC / Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheep (1976)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)


1. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
2. Ain't No Fun (Waiting 'Round to Be a Millionaire)
3. There's Gonna Be Some Rockin'
4. Problem Child
5. Squealer
6. Big Balls
7. R.I.P. (Rock in Peace)
8. Ride On
9. Jailbreak



Monday, October 26, 2020

AC/DC / High Voltage (1974)


Australia

Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Pub Rock, Film Soundtrack

Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals, 1973-2014), Dave Evans (vocals, 1973-74), Colin Burgess (drums, 1973-74, 1975), Larry van Kriedt (bass, 1973-74, 1975), Peter Clack (drums, 1974-75), Rob Bailey (bass, 1974-75), Bon Scott (vocals, 1974-80), Phil Rudd (drums, 1975-83, 1994-2015, 2018-present), Mark Evans (bass, 1975-77), Cliff Williams (bass, backing vocals, 1977-2016, 2018-present), Brian Johnson (vocals, 1980-2016, 2018-present), Simon Wright (drums, 1983-89), Chris Slade (drums, 1989-94, 2015-16), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, 2014-present)

1. Baby, Please Don't Go 4:50
2. She's Got Balls 4:49
3. Little Lover 5:21
4. Stick Around 4:30
5. Soul Stripper 6:03
6. You Ain't Got a Hold on Me 3:21
7. Love Song 5:07
8. Show Business 4:47



Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Carson / On The Air (1973)


Australia

Blues Rock

Broderick Smith (vocals, harmonica, 1971-73), Greg Lawrie (slide guitar, dobro), Tony Lunt (drums), ... (piano, vocals, 1970), Tony Enery (piano, 1970), Paul Lever (vocals, guitar, harmonica, 1970), Ian Ferguson (bass, vocals, 1970-71), Gary Clarke (bass, 1971-73), Mal Logan (keyboards, 1971-73), Barry Sullivan (bass, 1971-73), Ian Winter (guitar, 1971-73), Mal Capewell (saxophone, 1972-73)

01 - Dingo
02 - Laid Back Feel
03 - Dust My Broom
04 - Hey Joe
05 - Boogie
06 - Sunberry Jam

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Carson / Blown (1972)


Australia

Blues Rock

Broderick Smith (vocals, harmonica, 1971-73), Greg Lawrie (slide guitar, dobro), Tony Lunt (drums), ... (piano, vocals, 1970), Tony Enery (piano, 1970), Paul Lever (vocals, guitar, harmonica, 1970), Ian Ferguson (bass, vocals, 1970-71), Gary Clarke (bass, 1971-73), Mal Logan (keyboards, 1971-73), Barry Sullivan (bass, 1971-73), Ian Winter (guitar, 1971-73), Mal Capewell (saxophone, 1972-73)

01 - Rock and Roll Game
02 - Better Times Will Come About
03 - Sunday in the City
04 - Banana Power
05 - Boogie
06 - Let Me Sleep
07 - Up in Queensland

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