10 May 2026

Campo Di Marte - Campo Di Marte (1973)

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CAMPO DI MARTE are another underrated 70's Italian prog band who released one excellent album, and were never heard from again. 
Most of compositions alternate between heavy guitar-driven sections, and mellower passages featuring flute, piano, and mellotron. 
The use of French horns during some sections is interesting, and adds a unique touch. 
If I were to point out a flaw, I would mention that the compositions, although quite good, are not of the same quality as those from the top Italian bands. 
If you're only familiar with hyped bands like IL BALLETTO DI BRONZO, and mUSEO ROSENBACH (who have released some incredible albums) keep in mind that the Italian 70's prog scene produced tons of albums by underrated bands. 
Drummer Carlo Felice Marcovecchio formed Campo Di Marte in 1971, following the break-up of the 60s beat band I Califfi. *Still based in that band's hometown of Florence, where the new group swiftly gained a strong live following, Campo Di Marti came to the attention of United Artists as that label looked to expand its European frontiers beyond the Kraut Rock arena with which it was already synonymous. 
In the event, Campo Di Marti proved the label's sole Italian signing, although the eponymous LP that resulted was certainly not to blame for that. 
Strongly influenced by classical music, beautifully bombastic but deeply melodic too, Campo Di Marti has been ranked among the finest Italian albums of 1973. However, despite a good critical reception, the LP disappeared, and by the end of the year, Campo Di Marti had followed it into oblivion. 
The concept structure is not so complicated. The album is divided in seven "times" (litteraly). 
I don't know if the expression is in use also for english speakers from the motherland! The word stand for "ACT", obviously. I know you know. 
The total running time is interesting thing to underline: another album over 40 mns long!

"First Act" (8,10 mns) opens with boldness. Electric guitar and bass going higher and higher. Drums always follow near them. Nice and mellow vocals introduce the listener into the contemplation of a war cemetery. Very soon into the hardcore part of the work. For me the most relevant track composed and performed by Campo di Marte.
"Second Act" (3,20 mns) is somehow foreseable played in softer and warmer vein with acoustic guitar and delicate flute whispers. Then soon came the surprise: the horns. Not as good as the ones you can hear in the Maxophone album but very enjoyable and refined.
With "Third Act" (6,20 mns) horror of war is coming back. A crazy electric guitar alternates with a nice duet between classic piano. Bass guitars claims for his role and contribution. Another harder one.
"Fourth Act" (3,15 mns): electric guitar screaming far away. Classic church organ have the scene. At least for a minute or so. Then the riff returns from the previous song.
"Fiveth Act" (5,57 mns): delicate and relaxing acoustic guitar for a unique travel between the hills of memory and thoughts. No pain, no fear. Only flute as it was a flight of birds who are welcoming spring. Then the song and its perspectice become wider...mellotron as it was the white clouds behind this idilliac scene. Some male choruses from the distance. No vocals.
"Sixth Act" (5,12 mns). We're on earth. This one to remember that we're always have benn on earth. Peace? Joy? Only illusions for man. Interesting horns for another time. Then the sinister atmosphere returns with nervous electric guitar. Few vocals. Romantic vocals sung. Then the sinister electric guiat of Enrico Rosa.
"Seventh Act" (8,30 mns) is the closer. The longer track of the entire album. Uncertain feel. A melodic walk interrupted sometimes by headlong fall.


Tracklist

1.  Primo Tempo - 8:10
2.  Secondo Tempo - 3:20
3.  Terzo Tempo - 6:20
4.  Quarto Tempo - 3:15
5.  Quinto Tempo - 5:58
6.  Sesto Tempo - 5:12
7.  Settimo Tempo - 8:28


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Notes
Released: 1973
Genre:  Rock
Style:  Prog Rock
Total Time:  40:43
Label:  United Artists Records 

9 May 2026

Rubettes - The Very Best Of [1974-79] (1998)

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The Rubettes are an English pop/glam rock band put together in 1974 after the release of "Sugar Baby Love", performed and recorded by studio session musicians in 1973 by the songwriting team of Wayne Bickerton, the then head of A&R at Polydor Records, and his co-songwriter, Tony Waddington after their doo-wop and 1950s American pop-influenced songs had been rejected by a number of existing acts. 
Waddington paired the group with manager John Morris, the husband of singer Clodagh Rodgers, and under his guidance, the band emerged at the end of the glam rock movement, wearing trademark white suits and cloth caps on stage. 
Their first release, "Sugar Baby Love", was an instant hit remaining at number one in the United Kingdom for four weeks in May 1974, while reaching number 37 on the US chart that August, and remains their best-known record.
The Very Best Of [1974-79] is a 1998 compilation album by the British glam rock group The Rubettes, released on Spectrum Music. 
It covers the band's most successful period, focusing on their 1950s-influenced pop-rock hits.
Compilation Highlights: This collection features 21 tracks, including their massive 1974 UK number-one hit "Sugar Baby Love," along with other top hits like "Tonight," "Juke Box Jive," and "I Can Do It".
Style: The album captures the band's signature falsetto vocals and doo-wop styled glam rock, which was popular in Europe during the mid-70s.Release 
Details: It was released in 1998 as part of a budget/mid-price series, often found on the Spectrum label.
The Very Best of the Rubettes is a good collection of the group's lightweight '70s British pop hits, containing 21 tracks. 
The album may run a little long for some tastes -- after all, they were little more than a pop phenomenon without great lesser singles or album tracks -- but it's still the best Rubettes collection assembled in the CD era.


Tracklist

1.  Sugar Baby Love [1974] - 3:30
2.  Tonight [1974] - 3:42
3.  Juke Box Jive [1974] - 3:03
4.  I Can Do It [1975] - 3:20
5.  Foe-Dee-Oh-Dee [1975] - 3:02
6.  Little Darling [1975] - 3:18
7.  You're The Reason Why [1976] - 2:34
8.  Under One Roof [1976] - 4:32
9.  Baby I Know [1977] - 4:21
10.  My Buddy Holly Days [1974] - 3:16
11.  Put A Back Beat To That Music [1974] - 3:40
12.  Julia [1975] - 2:54
13.  The Sha-Na-Na-Na Song [1975] - 2:55
14.  Judy Run Run [1975] - 3:02
15.  Beggarman [1975] - 3:35
16.  I'm Just Dreaming [1974] - 3:06
17.  You Could Have Told Me [1974] - 2:47
18.  Dancing In The Rain [1976] - 2:56
19.  Lola [1977] - 2:59
20.  Movin' [1978] - 4:07
21.  Kid Runaway [1979] - 3:13


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Notes
Released: 1998
Genre:  Glam Rock
Length:   1:11:53
Label:  Spectrum Music

7 May 2026

ABC - Lexicon Of Live (1999)

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ABC are an English pop band that formed in Sheffield in 1980. 
Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Martin Fry, guitarist and keyboardist Mark White, saxophonist Stephen Singleton and drummer David Palmer.
In 1982, the band released their debut studio album The Lexicon of Love, which reached number-one on the UK Albums Chart.
Produced by Trevor Horn, it often featured in UK critics' lists of favourite albums: it ranked 42nd in The Observer Music Monthly's "Top 100 British Albums" (June 2004) and 40th in Q magazine's "100 Greatest British Albums" (June 2000). 
The band had three Top 10 hits during 1982: the singles "Poison Arrow", "The Look of Love" (both of which were recorded whilst Mark Lickley was still a member of the band), and "All of My Heart".
ABC was never famous for its live shows. In fact, the tour during which this album was recorded (1997) was just the second-ever tour by ABC, and by then lead vocalist Martin Fry was the only original member left in the band. 
So, this is somewhat of a surprise release. Following some serious health problems, Fry resurrected the ABC name in 1997 (with the assistance of Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, who does not appear on this album) and produced the surprisingly good Skyscraping. 
Since the tour was to promote that record, a number of songs from the album were performed live, and appear on this release; and they hold up to the classic hits. 
Yes, the hits are here: "When Smokey Sings," "Be Near Me," "Poison Arrow," and, of course, "Look of Love." 
None of these songs benefit from the live performance, but neither are they embarrassing. The recording of the album is somewhat flat; perhaps better production would have made this a more enjoyable listening experience. 
Fry's voice is in fine form, and he assembled a very tight, talented band for backup.
Recorded live in London, June 1997 during the 'Skyscraping' tour.


Tracklist

1.  Poison Arrow - 3:55
2.  Stranger Things - 4:42
3.  When Smokey Sings - 4:19
4.  How To Be A Millionaire - 3:30
5.  Be Near Me - 4:37
6.  Who Can I Turn To? - 4:03
7.  Show Me - 3:35
8.  Skyscraping - 4:45
9.  Rolling Sevens - 4:45
10.  One Better World - 3:52
11.  Tears Are Not Enough - 4:00
12.  All Of My Heart - 5:28
13.  The Look Of Love - 4:00


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Notes
Released: 1999
Genre:  Dance-pop, new wave, synth-pop
Length:  55:39
Label:  Blatant


5 May 2026

Hello - Glam Rockers (1996)

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Hello are an English glam rock band. The band's biggest success was in the UK and Germany in the mid-1970s, when their top 10 hits in the UK Singles Chart were "Tell Him" and "New York Groove".
The core members of Hello came together around 1969, originally being called The Age. 
The band was started by Bob Bradbury, previously of The Flashback Berries, with Keith Marshall, Vic Faulkner, and Jeff Allen (brother of Chris Allen, alias Chris Cross of Ultravox). 
For about a year, they backed singer Caroline Hall, before renaming themselves as Hello in 1971. 
The group recorded "You Move Me" and "C'mon" in 1972 as well as "Another School Day" in 1973, all on Bell Records, but these were not hits.
Their biggest success came in the UK and Germany in 1974 and 1975. 
Their top 10 hits in the UK Singles Chart were "Tell Him" (a cover of The Exciters 1963 hit) and "New York Groove", the latter of which was written by Argent band member Russ Ballard. 
"New York Groove" was later covered to provide a solo Billboard Hot 100 chart hit in the United States, for the rock guitarist Ace Frehley of the band Kiss. 
In Germany, Hello's subsequent singles "Star Studded Sham" (another Ballard composition) and "Love Stealer" reached the top 20, but failed to chart in the UK where glam rock had largely fallen out of


Tracklist

1.  School's Out - 3:50
2.  I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock 'N' Roll - 4:26
3.  Rock On - 3:42
4.  20th Century Boy - 3:37
5.  Bad Bad Boy - 2:45
6.  Rebel Rebel - 4:04
7.  All The Young Dudes - 4:52
8.  I Love Rock 'N' Roll - 3:20
9.  Touch Too Much - 3:04
10.  Game's Up (live) - 3:35
11.  Tell Him (live) - 4:04
12.  Groove 2 - New York Groove - 4:19
13.  The Golden Age Of Rock & Roll - 4:58


Notes
Released: 1996
Genre:  Glam Rock 
Length:   52:27
Label:  Arrival Records 


4 May 2026

Sophie B. Hawkins - The Best Of … (2003)

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Sophie Ballantine Hawkins (born November 1, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. 
Born in New York City, she attended the Manhattan School of Music for a year as a percussionist before leaving to pursue a music career. In the 1990s, she achieved critical and commercial success with her first two albums, producing a string of single hits including "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover", "Right Beside You", and "As I Lay Me Down".
Released in the summer of 2003, The Best of Sophie B. Hawkins is the first retrospective on the adult alternative singer/songwriter, and it's not without its quirks -- which might be appropriate for this particular singer/songwriter. 
The biggest quirk is that even though it contains all of her hits -- "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover," "Right Beside You," "As I Lay Me Down," "Only Love (The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty)" -- it completely overlooks her third album, Timbre, which is a bit odd, especially since it contains two new songs in "California Here I Come" and a cover of the Band's "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," not to mention the Butcher Brothers' remix of "As I Lay Me Down." 
This is a problem, but it's not a major one, since Tongues & Tails (represented with five tracks) and Whaler (represented with six) are her two most popular albums, and they make for good companions, particularly since the best moments are distilled here, making it both a good summary and introduction to a singer/songwriter who often gets overlooked because she's too mainstream for alternative and too unusual for the mainstream.

Tracklist

1.  Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover - 5:23
2.  California Here I Come - 4:34
3.  Mysteries We Understand - 4:38
4.  Before I Walk On Fire - 4:58
5.  Don't Stop Swaying - 5:27
6.  I Want You - 5:17
7.  Right Beside You - 4:47
8.  As I Lay Me Down - 4:09
9.  Did We Not Choose Each Other - 4:25
10.  Only Love (The Ballad Of Sleeping Beauty) - 5:03
11.  I Need Nothing Else - 4:15
12.  The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - 5:27
13.  Swing From Limb To Limb (My Home Is In Your Jungle) - 4:15
14.  As I Lay Me Down ("Butcher Mix") - 3:48


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Notes
Released:  2003
Genre:  Rock, Pop
Time:  1:06:26
Label:  Legacy 


Stray Cats - Runaway Boys! (The Anthology) (2019)

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Stray Cats continue their 40th-anniversary celebrations with this deluxe box set release of their first three albums, complete with rarities and extras
As previously reported here, and following hot on the heels of their latest album 40, Stray Cats have really decided to celebrate their 40th anniversay in style with this box set comprising of their first three classic albums, a disc of rarities, and a host of extras for those fans willing to shell out.
Runaway Boys, their very first single, the opening track on their debut album is the perfect title for the set given that we’re talking about that trio of rockers who escaped their Long Island life to be embraced by the revival of the rockabilly scene in the UK, their spiritual home and referenced on their debut album so succinctly and perfectly on Rumble In Brighton. 
Theirs was a rockabilly sound of the past, pure through to the core. Right from the off, Runaway Boys came in with that typical shuffle beat, bopping double bass and of course Brian Setzer’s wonderful guitar work that seemed to fly effortlessly from the frets as he skipped joyously up and down the neck. 
Harking back to the ’50s, not only in sound but of course in style, Stray Cats immersed themselves in tales of desires for Cadillacs and Mustangs, nights out with girls, and teenage high school rebellion. 
They musically encompassed that world that two years later was set in celluloid in Coppola’s The Outsiders. This was, of course, hammered home by the inclusion of songs like Jeanie Jeanie Jeanie, My One Desire, and Wild Saxophone alongside their original compositions. On Crawl Up and Die Setzer even put his best Elvis croon on. 
In fact, the only song that dates the record is the surging Storm the Embassy, the one song to cast its gaze outside that idealised world in which they lived.
The success of their first album clearly lit a fire in both the band and their label and only nine months later they released Gonna Ball. If their debut had set them firmly in the rockabilly crowd, Gonna Ball saw them flexing their muscles to push back against such boundaries. 
While it may have infuriated the rockabilly die-hards (and perhaps still does), time has certainly been kind and their steps (albeit tentatively) away from that strict rockabilly sound makes for a stronger album. 
Baby Blues Eyes, originally by Johnny Burnette, opened the album and bridged perfectly from their debut, but it only took three minutes of the record before they were coming out with a harder sound on the punkabilly Little Miss Prissy. 
It was something that they pushed even further, almost crossing into psychobilly one of the album highlights Wicked Whisky. 
However, the writing did not all move to a harder edge, as evident on the yearning Lonely Summer Nights. That penultimate song us great lure before the trap of closer Crazy Mixed-Up Kid with its firey punk style. 
With momentum finally building stateside after the release of Built For Speed, the band headed into the studio with 12 original Setzer tracks ready to go and came out the other end with Rant And Rave… Soundwise, the band didn’t seem put off by the reaction to the rougher edges of Gonna Ball and continued with that less polished sound, albeit with songs that fit back more in their original rockabilly mould. While some of their subject matter had turned inwards to their own lives on the road (18 Miles to Memphis), they still maintained their traditional ideas of highschool rebellion, cars, and girls, clear as day on Sexy & 17 and Rebels Rule. 
With songs like Dig Dirty Doggie, including some of Setzer’s finest guitar work, the band were well and truly back in their territory of old. As with the two previous albums, they still found time to drop in something different, in this case the lush doo-wop ballad I Won’t Stand In Your Way. 
With the Cats firing on all cylinders, three fantastic albums under their belts, they called it quits. Despite reforming on and off over the years for albums and tours, they rarely captured the momentum of those early years, and Setzer himself admitted that the split was a mistake.


Disc 1
1.  Runaway Boys - 3:01
2.  Rock This Town - 3:25
3.  Baby Blue Eyes - 2:49
4.  Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie - 2:20
5.  Rumble In Brighton - 3:14
6.  Little Miss Prissy - 3:02
7.  Storm The Embassy - 4:07
8.  18 Miles To Memphis - 2:58
9.  You Don't Believe Me - 2:56
10.  Cryin' Shame - 3:29
11.  Crazy Mixed Up Kid - 2:40
12.  Rev It Up And Go - 2:29
13.  Ubangi Stomp - 3:12
14.  Built For Speed - 2:55
15.  Wild Saxophone - 3:03
16.  Too Hip, Gotta Go - 2:36
17.  Cruisin' - 2:08
18.  Lucky Charm (Ooh Wee Suzy) - 3:25

Disc 2
1.  Stray Cat Strut - 3:16
2.  (She's) Sexy + 17 - 3:30
3.  Rebels Rule - 3:27
4.  Fishnet Stockings - 2:26
5.  I Won't Stand In Your Way - 3:57
6.  Lookin' Better Every Beer - 3:36
7.  Lonely Summer Nights - 3:19
8.  What's Goin' Down (Cross That Bridge) - 2:42
9.  Double Talkin' Baby - 3:04
10.  My One Desire - 2:58
11.  Gonna Ball - 3:17
12.  Look At That Cadillac - 4:03
13.  Wicked Whisky - 2:18
14.  Hotrod Gang - 2:47
15.  Drink That Bottle Down (Live) - 5:12
16.  Sweet Love On My Mind (Live) - 4:22
17.  Somethin' Else (Live) - 3:11
18.  C'mon Everybody (Live) - 3:54


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Notes
Released:  Sep 27, 2019
Format:  2 x CD, Compilation
Genre:  Rock
Style:  Rockabilly
Runtime Disc 1: 53:51
Runtime Disc 2: 101:18
Label:  BMG 


27 April 2026

Queen - The 12'' COLLECTION (1992)

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The 12″ Collection is a compilation album by British rock band Queen which was only available via the Box of Tricks box set. 
It features various 12-inch single format recordings and remixes. 
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was never released on a 12-inch single and the sleeve notes state that it is included due to its length.
Released as part of Box of Trix in May 1992, The 12" Collection gathered nine of Queen's singles that were extended for 12” vinyl release, along with Bohemian Rhapsody and The Show Must Go On serving as bookends (those two songs were never officially extended, making their inclusion questionable). 
Most of the mixes had already been released as part of Hollywood Records' CD reissue campaign the previous year, but this would be the first time that British and European markets were able to get these mixes on one disc. 
However, it's not the whole story: missing are Staying Power and Back Chat, the very first two extended mixes that were administered, as are Keep Passing The Open Windows, One Vision, Friends Will Be Friends, and Scandal. 
It is hoped that someday, these mixes, which are fine in and of themselves, will see the (official) light of day on a Queen release.


Tracklist

1.  Bohemian Rhapsody - 5:59
2.  Radio Ga Ga - 6:53
3.  Machines (Back to Humans) (Instrumental) - 5:08
4.  I Want To Break Free - 7:19
5.  It's A Hard Life - 5:06
6.  Hammer To Fall (Headbanger's Mix) - 5:23
7.  Man On The Prowl - 6:04
8.  A Kind Of Magic - 6:26
9.  Pain Is So Close To Pleasure - 6:02
10.  Breakthru - 5:45
11.  The Invisible Man - 5:31
12.  The Show Must Go On - 4:35
                                               

Musicians:
John Deacon - bass guitar, keyboards
Brian May - guitars, vocals, keyboards
Freddie Mercury - vocals, piano, keyboards
Roger Taylor - drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards

David Richards - Producer on [8]-[12]
Mack - Producer on [2]-[7]
Roy Thomas Baker  - Producer on [1]


Notes
Release:  May 1992
Recorded:  1975–1990
Genre:  Rock
Length: 70:04
Label:  Queen Productions Ltd.Parlophone


18 April 2026

Patti LaBelle & Bluebelles - The Complete Atlantic Sides Plus Set (2014) [2CD Set]

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Before Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash morphed into the futuristic soul trio known as Labelle and became one of the greatest girl groups of the 70s, all three women - along with Cindy Birdsong - were members of one of the greatest girl groups of the 60s, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. 
Originally based in Philadelphia, the quartet enjoyed a modicum of chart recognition and sales during a two-year period (1962-64) with Newtown Records and then Parkway Records. 
After an appearance on a 1964 Atlantic LP, Saturday Night at the Uptown, the quartet signed with the label and recorded over thirty tracks for the label over a four-year period. 
Among the sides were two albums: Over the Rainbow (1965), a Top 20 R&B LP produced by Bert Berns, whose title track was also a Top 20 R&B hit single along with "All or Nothing," which also charted; and Dreamer (1967), which contained the R&B-charting singles "I'm Still Waiting" (produced by Curtis Mayfield) and "Take Me for a Little While." 
In 1967, with the departure of Cindy Birdsong (who joined the Supremes), the remaining trio recorded a number of singles between 1967 and 1969, with production by Jerry Williams Jr., Memphis songwriters Chips Moman & Dan Penn, Bob Gallo, Don Davis and others; however, none achieved any chart success and in 1969, the group left Atlantic. 
This 2-CD anthology from Real Gone Music, produced and annotated by soul music historian David Nathan/SoulMusic Records and remastered by Alan Wilson at Western Star Studio (and featuring some great photos), contains all 35 sides released by Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles on Atlantic along with four previously unissued tracks recorded in 1969. 
A treasure trove for any fan of 60s girl groups and soul!
This 2 CD set is a must for any Patti LaBelle, and Labelle fan! Every known song that Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles recorded for Atlantic Records for from 1966-1969 is here. 
This set illustrates not only Patti's vocal range, but also the range of styles that the group did. Disc 1 is mainly comprised of the 2 albums that they recorded for Atlantic- OVER THE RAINBOW and DREAMER, with a handful of previously released live songs. 
The first Atlantic singles " ALL OR NOTHING " and " I'M STILL WAITING " are my favorites among the original songs here, as well as the uptempo b-side " FAMILY MAN ". The group excels on Soul inflected Pop material like ' A GROOVY KIND OF LOVE " and " YOU FORGOT HOW TO LOVE ". 
Back in 1966, the label wanted the group to do ballads and standards in the hopes of attracting adult audiences. 
This is where Patti's first version of " OVER THE RAINBOW " was recorded, and of course, it would go on to greater heights as one of the anthems in her solo career in the 80's until today. T


Disc 1
1.  Danny Boy (Live) - 3:18
2.  That's How Many Heartaches Are Made (Live) - 2:24
3.  Down the Aisle (Live) [Japan 2012 Remaster] - 4:33
4.  One Phone Call (Live) [Japan 2012 Remaster] - 3:30
5.  Where Are You (Live) - 3:42
6.  Patti's Prayer - 2:21
7.  Groovy Kind of Love - 2:11
8.  All or Nothing - 2:26
9.  Who Can I Turn To - 3:07
10.  You Forgot How to Love - By Patti Labelle & The Bluebells - 2:24
11.  Unchained Melody - 3:38
12.  Ebb Tide - 2:19
13.  He - 2:43
14.  Try to Remember - 3:14
15.  People - 4:31
16.  Yesterday - 2:!3
17.  More - 2:11
18.  Over the Rainbow - 2:54
19.  I'm Still Waiting - 3:24
20.  Family Man - 3:04

Disc: 2
1.  Always Something There to Remind Me - 2:36
2.  I Don't Want to Go on Without You - 2:41
3.  Take Me for a Little While - 2:39
4.  Tender Words - 2:29
5.  Dreamer - 2:23
6.  Oh My Love - 2:57
7.  I Need Your Love - 2:13
8.  He's My Man - 2:26
9.  Wonderful - 3:07
10.  How Can You Throw My Love Away - 2:29
11.  Dance to the Rhythm of Love - 2:56
12.  Pride's No Match for Love - 2:37
13.  He's Gone - 2:56
14.  (1-2-3-4-5-6-7) Count the Days - 2:42
15.  Forget It - 2:24
16.  Never for Me - 2:49
17.  Loving Rules - 2:28
18.  Suffer - 2:26
19.  When Joe Touches Me - 2:29
20.  Trustin' in You - 2:26


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Notes
Format:  2x CD, Compilation, Remastered
Released: 014
Genre:  Funk / Soul
Length:  1:52:20
Label:  Real Gone Music


16 April 2026

Elliott Murphy - Just A Story From America (1977)

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Profile: American singer-songwriter, novelist, producer and journalist born March 16, 1949 in Rockville. 
Just a Story from America was the fourth major label album by singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy and was reviewed by Paul Nelson in Rolling Stone. The album was recorded at Air Studios in London in 1976 and featured guest artists former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor and future Genesis front man Phil Collins on drums. 
"Anastasia" was a minor hit in France and "Drive All Night" was a hit for the Japanese band The Roosters in 1980.


Tracklist

A1. Drive All Night - 3:35
       Saxophone – Chris Mercer, Steve Gregory
A2. Summer House - 3:18
A3. Just A Story From America - 2:31
A4. Rock Ballad - 5:01
       Guitar – Mick Taylor
A5. Think Too Hard - 3:28

B1. Anastasia - 5:08
B2. Darlin' (And She Called Me) - 3:47
B3. Let Go - 3:37
B4. Caught Short In The Long Run - 4:48
       Drums – Barry De Souza
       Piano, Organ – Mike Maran


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Credits

Notes
Released: 1977
Genre:  Rock
Style:  Blues Rock, Soft Rock
Length:  34:40
Producer: Robin Geoffrey Cable
Label:  Columbia 


13 April 2026

Tavares - Solid Gold - The Original Hits (1994)

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Tavares (also known as The Tavares Brothers) is an American R&B and soul music group composed of five Cape Verdean-American brothers. 
Some were born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, and they would move back and forth between the two cities throughout their childhood. 
 They are best known for their hits "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" in 1976, and "It Only Takes a Minute", in 1975. 
Tavares – Solid Gold - The Original Hits (often referred to as The Greatest Hits) is an essential compilation by the American soul/disco group, featuring iconic songs such as "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" and "More Than a Woman".
The album offers a strong, danceable overview of their golden age in the 70s.
This compilation contains the brothers' greatest hits, characterized by their distinctive soul sound, rich harmonies, and disco influences.
The songs are a mix of soul ballads and uptempo disco tracks, often produced in the classic Philadelphia soul style.
The first track, "What can I do" is a hard-to-find, never before released gem from the "Check it out" album recordings (1973). 
It never appeared on any official Tavares album, but finally made it, 21 years later, in 1994, on this Dutch compilation.


Tracklist

1.  What Can I Do - 3:01
2.  Check It Out - 3:25
3.  That's The Sound That Lonely Makes - 3:41
4.  Remember What I Told You To Forget - 4:11
5.  Too Late - 4:22
6.  She's Gone - 3:38
7.  It Only Takes A Minute - 3:58
8.  The Love I Never Had - 3:26
9.  Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel - 6:32
10.  Don't Take Away The Music - 6:12
11.  Whodunit - 3:34
12.  (Goodnight My Love) Pleasant Dreams - 5:35
13.  More Than A Woman - 3:27
14.  Never Had A Love Like This Before - 4:33
15.  Bad Times - 7:11
16.  Loveline - 4:22


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Credits

Notes
Released: 1994
Genre:  Funk / Soul
Style:  Soul, Disco
Runtime:  1:11:41
Label:  Capitol