Your last listen

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Nektar 'Remember The Future, Live In New Jersey 2002' (2023)



One of the bands that I fanatically collect is 70's psych/space-rock outfit Nektar. Here the original lineup is reunited after a 26-year break to play the American Nearfest festival. Energy levels are at roof-blowing intensity as the group run triumphantly through highlights from their 70's heyday. Including a complete rendition of the classic 'Remember the Future'. Also synth-maestro Larry Fast comes along to help with an extended performance of 'Recycled'.

Only 500 copies of the CD were made and I found it at a discount price!

Groovy!

[CN211276]

Saxon - Hell, fire and damnation

[slinger]

Sometimes, out of the blue, a little voice in the back of my head whispers insistently, "You should go and listen to ...." and this time it advised me to get out the one CD I have from 60's/70's Jazz-Rock pioneers Colosseum. This disc is one I purchased out of curiosity years ago and have never really given a chance; wrong time, wrong mood.

Colosseum 'Valentyne Suite' (1969)



No doubt many here will be familiar with this outfit featuring the likes of Jon Hiseman and Dave Greenslade but, for me, this band is a new find. A powerful and gritty mix of styles played with passion and energy. The only comparison that comes to my mind is Manfred Mann Chapter Three (who I love) so there is plenty for me to enjoy.

This has whetted my appetite and I've ordered more discs from Colosseum / Tempest / Colosseum II and will be diving into those when they arrive.

Git on down !

[slinger]

Sometimes, out of the blue, a little voice in the back of my head whispers insistently, "You should go and listen to ...." and this time it advised me to get out the one CD I have from 60's/70's Jazz-Rock pioneers Colosseum. This disc is one I purchased out of curiosity years ago and have never really given a chance; wrong time, wrong mood.

Colosseum 'Valentyne Suite' (1969)



No doubt many here will be familiar with this outfit featuring the likes of Jon Hiseman and Dave Greenslade but, for me, this band is a new find. A powerful and gritty mix of styles played with passion and energy. The only comparison that comes to my mind is Manfred Mann Chapter Three (who I love) so there is plenty for me to enjoy.

This has whetted my appetite and I've ordered more discs from Colosseum / Tempest / Colosseum II and will be diving into those when they arrive.

Git on down !

Colosseum Live (1971) is the best live album ever made. I don't want to undersell it or anything, but I think both Chris Farlowe and Clem Clempson peaked on that album.

[slinger]

Check.

Colosseum Live on order.

[CN211276]

Bruce Dickinson - The Mandrake Project

[Fretless]

A trio of live albums just arrived from a 2nd-hand Ebay shop.

Some solid listening pleasure for the evening.

[Grumpytim]

Jane 'At Home Live' (1977)



A powerful act from the German 'Krautrock' period, Jane have a sound that is often compared to early Pink Floyd but to me it lies in a middle-ground between the classic heavy groove of Deep Purple and the psychedelic space-outs of Hawkwind. Anyhow, Jane do have their own identity with chunky slabs of Hammond-organ, Minimoog wibble-wobbles, loud guitar solos and a rhythm section to die for.

Great stuff and nowhere do they do themselves more justice than on this double-live LP featuring a massive 19-minute instrumental workout on side 4. Must have been a blast on stage.

Definitely a band to check out for Classic Rock fans - especially the 70's releases.

[CN211276]

Pink Floyd - The endless river

[Fretless]

Brand X 'Nuclear Burn' (2014)



4CD anthology release containing all 6 albums from the Jazz-Rock legends' original run. Featuring superb SQ thanks to careful remastering and a selection of BBC session tracks.

Been looking for this for ages and finally found it at an advantageous price.