Silberbart - "4 Times Sound Raising" 1971

Silberbart was formed  in Varel, Germany in the end of 1969 by Hajno Teschner on guitars and vocals, Peter Behrens on drums and percussion, and Werner Klug on bass. The band released only one record during their short existence. The album, Four Times Sound Raising from 1971 is one of the lost classics of Krautrock. An album that combines proto-heavy metal energy with free-form improvisation.

Teschner, who had connections at Phillips, was able to wrangle an album from the label. The trio recorded the album in April and May of 1971, and consisted of only four long tracks based on blues and heavy metal, but with a unique free-form structure and bizarre vocals on top. Unfortunately the strange, angst imbued record did not attract much attention at the time, and with poor sales, Phillips declined to keep the band on the label. The band kept going on through 1972 and then dissolved due to financial problems. Though Silberbart were barely known during their existence, by the end ofthe 70's they had appeared on the Nurse With Wound list of influences, as well as being described as one of the most original bands in Germany in Tibor Kneif's Ehinfurung in die Rockmusik (Introduction to Rock Music). Over the years, Silberbart's obscure L.P. has become legendary among collectors. It has never been released on CD except as a bootleg on Germonofon label.

Josefus - "Dead Man" & "Josefus" 1970

From Houston, Texas, Josefus have been credited for being "one of the first models for the blunt sound of Texas hard rock an heavy metal." They were also featured in Classic Rock in an article titled: "The lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal."
Band members Dave Mitchell and Ray Turner originally played in a band in high school called Rip West. The two, along with Doug Tull would record a demo titled "I Love You." The group the changed their name to Josefus, when vocalist Pete Bailey joined the band. Phillip White, the band's second lead guitarist left the band in 1969.
Later they would go on to record an album Get Off My Case in Phoenix, Arizona during December 1969 with producer Jim Musil, The album was never released. This prompted the band to return to the studio with their own money and record Dead Man in March, 1970. The band soon garnered a huge live following, opening for acts like ZZ Top and Grand Funk Railroad. Unfortunately, Dead Man a heavy mix of Led Zeppelin style acid rock, with a definite Southern twist was destined to obscurity due largely to the fact that it wasn't released on a proper label (the band actually paid for the pressing themselves and released it on their own "Hookah" label.) That same year saw the release of their eponymous third album on Mainstream Records. They also recorded four singles on the Hookah label (Slave of Fear, Let Me Love You, Hard Luck, & Wheels) Josefus would perform their last show in Houston, Texas, at an auto show, though the group would reunite in the late 1970's.
In 1990, the band would reunite yet again with drummer Leesa Harrington-Squyres )after Doug Tull was found hanged in a jail cell in Austin, TX,) and record Son of Dead Man on Paradise Lost records. Josefus Webpage

Crow - Crow Music 1969

From my hometown, Minneapolis blues-rock quintet Crow was formed in 1967 by front man Dave Wagner, guitarist Dick Wiegland, his bassist brother Larry, and keyboardist Kink Middlemist. Originally dubbed 'South 40' they added former Castaways drummer Denny Craswell to the line-up prior to the recording of their debut: "Crow Music" in 1969. The single "Evil Woman Don't You Play your Games with Me" cracked the U.S. top 20, even though the distinct horn arrangement was overdubbed against the band's wishes. (Th song was famously cover by Black Sabbath for their debut single, and remains the only cover ever recorded by Sabbath). "Crow by Crow" followed in 1970, although the single "Cottage Cheese" failed to attract much attention, and in the wake of 1971's "Mosiac" Crow disbanded, although Wagner resurfaced in 1973 with a solo L.P. "David Wagner D/B/A Crow."  Official Webpage

T2 - It'll All Work Out in Boomland 1970

It'll All Work Out in Bloomland is the debut album from England's T2, and is also their best known album. It is regarded as an excellent album by the prog community.
From "Light in the Attic": The rise of power trio T2 in 1970 was rapid; open air festivals; headlining residencies at the Marquee Club;  appearances at virtually every major venue in London. Their debut album was released, they seemed poised for breakthrough. As the band recalled, they were playing the Marquee Club with John Lennon & Jimi Hendrix, hangin' out backstage , which was all to the good. But people were coming foreward saying "We can't find your album anywhere." In short order, the band fell apart.
Still their sole album for Decca, has become well established among progressive and psychedelic collectors. - even techno and D.J. crowds. The fact that it has done so without hype is a testament to the innane quality of the music. The album is packed with melodic acoustic passages, frenzied fuzz guitar workouts, not to mention acid -trip induced musical and lyrical content. It is, in every way, an extraordinary album, one of rock's best kept secrets, on par with other major works that form the rock music cannon of that time."

Grupa Stress - Nagrania Radilowe Z Lat 1972-1979 2 X CD Comp.

Grupa Stress (Poland) was formed sometime during the troubled days of 1968, when Poland was shaken up by political unrest, demonstration and strikes, brutally quenched by the socialist regime. The groups founders: guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Romuald Piaseki, and guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Roman Runowicz, both students at the time, met during a student strike and  quickly merged their musical forces to create one of the legends of early Polish rock. They added a rhythm section (bass & drums) and quickly established a growing following performing gigs all over the country. Runowicz left the band by 1971, and they disbanded in late 1976.
This compilation represents the musical history of the group which went through several phases, like psychedelic pop, hard rock, progressive rock, and eventually jazz-rock fusion. Their material was very ambitious and and involved a significant amount of improvisation which stands out, obviously on live material.  Although the sonic quality of these recordings may be lacking, the music provides a fascinating glimpse into Polish rock history. A definite must for all Polish rock fans.

Budgie - s/t 1971

Described by author Gary Sharpe-Young, as one of the earliest Heavy Metal bands, and a seminal to many bands of that scene, Welsh band, Budgie has been noted of being among the heaviest metal of it's day. Their fast, heavy rock being a major contributor to the forming and uprising of the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal." (N.W.O.B.H.M.).
Formed in Cardiff, Wales, in 1967 under the name Hills Contemporary Grass, their initial lineup consisted of Burke Shelley on vocals and bass, Tony Bourge on guitar and vocals, and Ray Phillips on drums. After performing several gigs in 1968, the band changed their name to Budgie the following year and recorded their first demo. Burke Shelly has said that the band's name came from the fact that: "he loved the idea of playing noisy, heavy rock but calling ourselves after something diametrically opposed to that." Their self titled debut album was recorded  by Black Sabbath producer Roger Bain and released in 1971, followed by "Squawk" in 1972. The third album "Never Turn Your Back on a Friend" (1973) contained "Breadfan", which was covered and popularized by Metallica in 1988, the band having covered another Budgie tune: "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" earlier in their career. Ray Phillips left the band before their fourth album "In For the Kill" was recorded, and was replaced by Pete Boot.
In late 1974, the band was joined by drummer Steve Williams for the album "Bandolier", and the follow up "If I Were Britania I'd Waive the Rules". The band continued playing the N.W.O.B.H.M. scene and released four more albums from 1978 til 1982, and disbanded in 1988.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Budgie Biography from BBC Wales

The Up 1967-1973

Formed in Detroit, U.S.A. in early 1967, The Up  were close to MC5, and lived with members of the MC5 on John Sinclair's commune, home to the White Panther Party, and along with fellow proto-punks MC5, and the Stooges, were one of the house bands at the Grande Ballroom. In May, 1968, Sinclair moved to a commune in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and both bands followed. The Up served as support act for the MC5 at a show in September of 1968, at Ann the University of Michigan's Union Ballroom in Ann Arbor. The show was attended by Elektra Records president Jack Holzman, and was impressed with the MC5, as well as the Stooges, (who were opening as well) and offered both bands recording contracts. The Up never got signed to Elektra, and never secured a major label's interest.
The Up continued to play the Grande Ballroom and other local venues. In 1969, the MC5 ended their association with John Sinclair, and the White Panther Party, and the Up moved into place as the main musical outlet of the party's propaganda.
The band disbanded in 1973, and faded into deeper obscurity. In 1995, a retrospective album was issued titled "Killer Up!" and contained all of the Up's recordings. Including all of the band's singles, and songs from a recording session at Head Sound studios.
John Sinclair notes in the liner notes: "It's common to name the MC5 and the Stooges as the forefathers of what they call punk-rock, but it was their associates in a third band The Up, who could more accurately be identified as the real precursors of Punk"

The Third Power - "Believe" 1970 & "We, you, I" b/w "Snow" 1968

Another Detroit trio predictably hailed as "The American Cream"in the endless roster of bands touted s such. Truth is, what band wasn't compared to Cream back in the day? Having said that, this release is no where short on it's own merit. The band's 1968 debut 45 (included as bonus tracks on the reissued CD) saw them in a much more psychedelic phase than what's collected in this , their sole L.P.
One can imagine the excitement to the band brought on by being signed to the Vanguard label, but upon it's release, the label felt the material was "too hard" for is listening public and subsequently failed to invest any backing at all, effectively making The Third Power's debut full length it's swan song.  Despite regular exposure as support acts for other Detroit area acts such as Bob Seger, and the MC5, the band disbanded shortly after the failure of their Album. The only member that achieved any success was guitar player Drew Abbot, who secured a gig with Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band.
In 2009, The Third Power reformed to play the Grande Ballroom's 40 year reunion with Arthur Brown, Big Brother & the Holding Company, and Canned Heat.

Head Over Heels - s/t 1971

Formed in 1970, and disbanded in 1971, from the "land of the power trio's" Michigan, U.S.A., was alive only for a brief moment. At which time they left this, their sole self titled album. A God-Damned shame if you ask me, as this was a quality outfit. Keeping in the Michigan "Power Trio" tradition of screaming guitars, and early heavy metal type vocals. A lot of energy and talent in this one. Originally released in 1971, this album claimed almost instant cult status and sits in well with bands, Damnation, Power of Zeus, and Grand Funk, and sits in well with a host of other high energy American Rock 'n Roll bands.

Sandoz - "Pay Attention" 1971

From: Fantasy Blog (Highly recommended): "The kind of underground recording you always hope somebody'll unearth, but rarely does. Completely gone and twisted, over-the-top Beefheartian rotgrunt 'n bluewshowl from an early 70's band nobody'd previously heard about."
And I couldn't have said it better. Released in 1995, the E.P. consists of three tracks: "Apple Core Machine" (some really out there whacked out poetry), "I Ain't Strong", and "Demi-God."
John Goodshall is the entity to blame for this almost Edgar Broughtonesque opus. Which may be more than coincidence since the shared the same home turf. (but that's just one fellows speculation).
Sadly, I could only find two of the three tracks online, so I guess that means you'll have to go and BUY IT for the full effect! Released in 1995 on vinyl in an edition of 350, and again on cassette in 2012 on Acid Punx. (100 copies)

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Orange - "The Sun" b/w "Wait Until Sunrise" 45 1969

Early, EARLY Belgian heavy metal. Killer psych/fuzz, with a blues base and crawling pace.
This is the first of I believe four 7" singles for Orange, which were sporadically  released throughout the 70's, with the last installment in 1981.

TNS - "Time's Up" b/w "Telling Your Fortune" 45 1972

From PUREPOP: "Time's Up is a remarkable no holds barred overdriven Michigan Rock classic and the archetypical example of the perfect Proto-Punk performance."
From Grand Rapids, Michigan, they were originally called the TNS Blues Band, they shortened their name before recording this sole slab of sonic 70's proto-metal/punk. Good luck findin' this one!

Darkseid - "Ground Zero" b/w "Land of the Darker Sun" 45 1973

Galaxis - "Someone Needs Your Love" b/w "True Experience" 45 1971?

Does anybody have any info on this single? 1971? Germany?

Ronno - "4th Hour of my Sleep" b/w "Powers of Darkness" 45 1971

Before his work with David Bowie as one of The Spiders from Mars, Mick Ronson was a session musician. He was classically trained to play piano, violin, and recorder, and later, the harmonium. He initially wanted to be a cellist, but moved to guitar when he discovered the music of Duane Eddy.
He began his career with bands The Mariners, The Crestas, The Voice, The Wanted, and the Rats who recorded a one-off psychedelic track "The Rise and Fall of Bernie Gripplestone" in 1967.
Enter the Bowie era. During the sessions of The Man Who Sold The World under the moniker The Hype, the band, which consisted of Ronson, Tony Visconti, and Woody Woodmansy (the band put together as Bowie's backing group) was signed to Vertigo records. They recruited Benny Marshall of The Rats a vocalist, and entered the studio to record an album. By the time the single appeared, The Hype had been renamed Ronno "4th Hour of my Sleep" was released to an indiferent reception in January, 1971. The Ronno album was never completed.
The track "4th Hour of my Sleep" as well as the b-side, "Powers of Darkness" appeared on "Superheavy Vol.1" a Vertigo records sampler available only in Peru.