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HAMMEL, PAVOL & VARGA, MARIAN (see also: Collegium Musicum / Prudy) - PAVOL HAMMEL / MARIAN VARGA / RADIM HLADIK - Na II. programe sna - SLO Opus Press - LISTENprice: 110,00 PLN / 27,50 EUR
In 1976 Hammel, Varga and Hladik and a few friends from Prúdy and Fermata (including Hájek, Szapu and Kozma on drums and Belák on bass) got together to record the LP Na II. Programe Sna - credited to Pavol Hammel, Marián Varga, Radim Hladík - released by Opus in 1977 in a single sleeve, but with an additional insert with a photograph of the trio. To tell the truth, it was once again a record by two old pals (and at the same time the composers of the whole material), and the name of the guitarist (of course audible, but at the level of an important session musician) probably ended up on the cover for 'the sum of his work' and for marketing reasons. Opinions about this album are divided. Some consider it almost a classic of progressive rock from this part of Europe, and others, again, that it is poppy, that it is uneven... In this case the truth lies, unusually, in the middle, since roughly half of these more complicated tracks (as a rule, oddly enough, written by the vocalist) are top-shelf Czech rock, and indeed - the second part of the record (and in particular its second side) consists of short, usually formally not very complicated pieces written by Varga (to lyrics by Peteraj) (as if part of a rock opera or musical and not of a progressive album) sung with flair by Hammel. The problem is that if you like the style, intonation and timbre of the voice of the leader of Prúdy (and I have come to like it a lot - I do not even know when!), then you listen to the whole record with great pleasure! Lovers of concrete, largely instrumental playing, on the other hand, had better have a programming function on their player :-) The first side opened with the heavy, swaying and almost hard-progressive Na Druhom Programe Sna composed by the H-V duo - sung by Hammel in a strong voice, a mere 3-and-a-half-minute piece adorned with a beautiful, though short solo by Hladik using a volume pedal and another one at full throttle. So the beginning was very promising! Then came the mere 100-second Náhle - a beautiful, balladic piece based on the interplay of Spanish and electric guitar, strings, piano and melodic vocals. The 4-minute Letia Husi is an almost Emerson-like piece modelled a little on She Belongs To Me by The Nice and mostly filled with an almost psychedelic keyboard improvisation played against the background of drums nicely pumping out a fast, slightly broken rhythm! The one-minute Voda was another refined miniature for vocals, piano and some percussion bits, while the 7-minute S Chodníkom Na Chrbte, written by Hammel, is a superb progressive piece meeting all the standards of a genre classic: a catchy theme played by a slightly drawling guitar, non-trivial playing by the rhythm section; a free, almost improvised duel between the electric guitar and overdriven, specially modulated Hammond organ, and finally a dynamic culmination. Super! For this track alone it is worth having this record! The first part of the album was closed by the monumental Ľalia Poľná - a 4-minute piece based on the sound of church organ (vocals and backing vocals) and sounding almost like a fragment of a mass. The second side was opened by the cheerful, folky, pop-rock and slightly funny Papageno Z Novej Vsi - a short piece by Varga that would once have been a mere waste of time and which today I listen to with pleasure. Unfortunately, V Zelenej Pamäti, composed by Pavol, poppy, slightly Latin and, on top of that, garnished with loud female backing vocals, was certainly the only truly weak number on Na II. Programe Sna. Na Schodoch Gymnázia, played in the style of playful, jazzy Queen, was perhaps not much better, but at least it was sung and played in an unforced way. I will not hide that the third pop-rock number in a row (fortunately a short one), Správne Žiť, may drive hard-line progsters to tears or fury), but one simply has to accept this somewhat musical-like convention and that is that. Z Ofsajdu, which followed, was a ballad-rock piece adorned with a catchy theme played on flute and a very nice guitar solo by Hladik. The penultimate track on the album, composed by Hammel, the over 4-minute Lodička Z Papiera, was a long-awaited, dynamic and quite sophisticated, twisting, almost shouted rocker combining the style of ELP, early Queen and Uriah Heep! If this piece had been on the first side, I am sure half the listeners would never have turned the vinyl over to the second side (but the first would have been well worn...), all the more so since the whole thing was closed by Až Túto Moju Pieseň Dohrajú, played in an irritating Dixieland style (later transformed into a kind of sea shanty). It was a close thing that this would be the last title in Hammel's career, since in August 1976 he barely escaped death. He was supposed to take the morning plane from Prague to his home in Bratislava, but because he had 'partied' a little at night, he overslept, and the plane he was supposed to fly on crashed because of a serious failure near Bratislava while attempting to land on water, and all the passengers died. Because the artist was on the passenger list, for several hours he was believed dead. When he landed in Bratislava on the next flight, one can easily imagine the joy of his distraught family and friends! A REVIEW BY JACEK LEŚNIEWSKI FROM A BOOK ON ROCK IN THE FORMER EASTERN BLOC, BEGUN BUT ABANDONED AFTER HALF A YEAR (2021). -
HARMONIA & ENO - HARMONIA & ENO '76 - Tracks And Traces (2LP) - GER Groenland Remastered Press - LISTENprice: 145,00 PLN / 36,25 EUR
Released only in 1997, recordings made by the German band Harmonia together with Brian Eno, in 1976. At first the record came out under the name Harmonia 76. A two-disc, remastered 2009 edition. -
HARMONIA & ENO - HARMONIA & ENO '76 - Tracks And Traces - GER Groenland Remastered Edition - LISTENprice: 85,00 PLN / 21,25 EUR
Released only in 1997, recordings made by the German band Harmonia together with Brian Eno, in 1976. At first the record came out under the name Harmonia 76. A remastered 2009 edition. -
HAWKWIND - HAWKWIND - Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music - UK 180g Remastered Pressprice: 120,00 PLN / 30,00 EUR
The band's seventh album. Recorded not long after the legendary "Warrior On The Edge Of Time" (already without Lemmy) and although kept in a somewhat less psychedelic (and more concise) mood, it was still old, classic Hawkwind. Highly recommended! -
HAWKWIND - HAWKWIND - Astounding Sounds Amazing Music +4 - UK Esoteric/Atomhenge Editionprice: 70,00 PLN / 17,50 EUR
British remastered edition of the seventh album - now with four bonuses. It was an album recorded not long after the legendary "Warrior On The Edge Of Time" (already without Lemmy) and although it was in a slightly less psychedelic (and more concise) vein, it was still the good old classic Hawkwind. Highly recommended! -
HAWKWIND - HAWKWIND - Roadhawks - UK Atomhenge Remastered Card Sleeve Edition - LISTENprice: 70,00 PLN / 17,50 EUR
A compilation album, released in 1976. New edition, remastered by the band's leader, Dave Brock. -
HEAVY METAL KIDS (see also: UFO) - HEAVY METAL KIDS - Albums 1974-76 (3CD) - UK 7T's Records Edition - LISTENprice: 120,00 PLN / 30,00 EUR
A three-disc set containing the first albums by a hard-glam-rock, slightly bluesy band echoing the style of The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie and early AC/DC. These are: "Heavy Metal Kids" from 1974, "Anvil Chorus" from 1975 and "Kitsch" from 1976. A total of eleven bonus tracks have been added to the records. The whole thing comes in a rigid box, with a 32-page booklet containing a conversation between the "Classic Rock" journalist Dave Ling and the surviving members of the band and lots of previously unpublished photographs. (MU) -
HEAVY METAL KIDS (see also: UFO) - HEAVY METAL KIDS - Kitsch +2 - UK Lemon Expanded Edition - LISTENprice: 60,00 PLN / 15,00 EUR
The third album by a hard-glam-rock, slightly bluesy band referring to the style of The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie and early AC/DC. Danny Peyronel played keyboards - later in UFO. -
HELP YOURSELF (see also: Sam Apple Pie / Man / Deke Leonard) - HELP YOURSELF - Passing Through - Complete Studio Recordings (6CD BOX) - UK Esoteric Remastered Editionprice: 200,00 PLN / 50,00 EUR
A six-disc set containing an anthology of the cult British band. It includes the albums: "Help Yourself" from 1971, "Strange Affair" and "Beware The Shadow" from 1972, "Return Of Ken Whaley", "Happy Days" and "Help Yourself 5" (released only in 2004) from 1973, as well as the solo album by the band's leader Malcolm Morley, "Lost And Found", recorded in 1976 with the accompaniment of the band Plummet Airlines, the master tapes of which were lost and found years later, and then released in 2002. All the recordings have been remastered, and the whole thing comes in a rigid box, with a booklet with previously unpublished photos and interviews and a poster. Highly recommended! (MU) -
HORSLIPS - HORSLIPS - Book Of Invasions (A Celtic Symphony) - UK DJM Records 1976 1st Press - NEAR MINT VINTAGE VINYLprice: 350,00 PLN / 87,50 EUR
ANALOGUE SOUND! The first British edition (from 1976) of the Irish band's sixth album, considered the best, based on an adaptation of Irish legends. Complete with the original inner sleeve. Sleeve: EXCELLENT+ / Record: MINT- -
HORSLIPS - HORSLIPS - Tracks From The Vaults - UK Horslips Records 1977 1st Press - EXCELLENT PLUS VINTAGE VINYLprice: 300,00 PLN / 75,00 EUR
ANALOGUE SOUND! A very rare first British edition (from 1977) of a compilation containing single tracks and tracks unreleased on albums (from 1971-1976) by the Irish band, combining progressive rock with folk, which may bring Jethro Tull to mind. Complete with the original inner sleeve with lyrics. Sleeve: EXCELLENT / Record: MINT- -
HUSTLER - HUSTLER - Play Loud - EU Digipack - VERY RAREprice: 60,00 PLN / 15,00 EUR
A very good second album by a once fairly popular British band, playing fairly simple but solid hard rock in the vein of Nutz, Nazareth and early Whitesnake. The album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker - known for Queen's albums. -
JAMES GANG (see also: Tommy Bolin / Eagles) - JAMES GANG - Newborn / Jesse Come Home - EU Music On CD Editionprice: 70,00 PLN / 17,50 EUR
A CD containing the last two studio albums by the American band: "Newborn" from 1975 and "Jesse Come Home" from 1976. -
JANE - JANE - At Home - Live 1976 (2LP) - GERMAN Brain 1981 Press - NEAR MINT VINTAGE VINYL - LISTENprice: 350,00 PLN / 87,50 EUR
ANALOGUE SOUND! A very rare, second German edition by Brain from 1981 of the classic live album originally released in 1976. Progressive playing close to the style of Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and Eloy. Almost perfect condition! Gatefold sleeve: MINT- / Records like new: MINT(-)/MINT(-) -
JANE - JANE - At Home - Live +7 (2CD) - EU Expanded Digipack Edition - VERY RARE - LISTENprice: 85,00 PLN / 21,25 EUR
A classic album from 1976, now released on a double CD expanded by seven bonus tracks! -
JOHN, ELTON - ELTON JOHN - Greatest Hits Volume II - US Editionprice: 70,00 PLN / 17,50 EUR
A compilation from 1977 containing hits by the vocalist and pianist, from 1971-1976. An American 1992 edition. -
JUDAS PRIEST - JUDAS PRIEST - Sad Wings Of Destiny - GER Repertoire Edition - LISTENprice: 65,00 PLN / 16,25 EUR
Beyond any doubt this is the best British hard-rock album of the second half of the 70s - beating the work of Budgie or Thin Lizzy! Typical, classic, riffing two-guitar playing by a (then) unknown band fighting for survival. Alongside their own, developed style you can hear echoes of Wishbone Ash and early UFO (with Schenker) - with a pinch of Black Sabbath. A stunner! Conservatives should also be interested in the debut LP "Rocka-Rolla" and the third, "Sin After Sin" (1977) - played, all things considered, in a similar style. A must! -
JUDAS PRIEST - JUDAS PRIEST - Sad Wings Of Destiny - EU Repertoire 180g Pressprice: 140,00 PLN / 35,00 EUR
Without a doubt, the best British hard rock album of the second half of the 70s - beating the then work of Budgie or Thin Lizzy hands down! Typical, classic, riff-driven playing for two guitars by an (at the time) unknown band fighting for survival. Alongside their own, developed style one can hear echoes of the work of Wishbone Ash and early UFO (with Schenker) - with a pinch of Black Sabbath. Sensational! -
JUDAS PRIEST - JUDAS PRIEST - Sad Wings Of Destiny - GER Repertoire Remastered Digipack Editionprice: 70,00 PLN / 17,50 EUR
Attention! This is without a doubt the best British hard rock album of the second half of the 70s - beating hands down the output of Budgie or Thin Lizzy! Typical, classic, riff-driven twin-guitar playing by a (then) unknown formation fighting for survival. Besides their own, hard-won style, you can hear echoes of the work of Wishbone Ash and early UFO (with Schenker) - with a pinch of Black Sabbath. Sensational! New, remastered Repertoire edition released in an eye-catching digipak. A MUST! (JL) -
JUDAS PRIEST - JUDAS PRIEST - Sad Wings Of Destiny - UK Back On Black RED VINYL Limited 180g Pressprice: 200,00 PLN / 50,00 EUR
British reissue on red vinyl - exceptionally in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics inside - of what is without a doubt the best British hard rock album of the second half of the 70s - beating hands down the output of Budgie or Thin Lizzy at the time! Typical, classic, riff-driven twin-guitar playing by a (then) unknown formation fighting for survival. Besides their own, hard-won style, you can hear echoes of the work of Wishbone Ash and early UFO (with Schenker) - with a pinch of Black Sabbath. Sensational! Edition limited to 500 copies. (JL) -
KANSAS - KANSAS - Leftoverture +2 - EU Remastered Expanded Edition - LISTENprice: 55,00 PLN / 13,75 EUR
Remastered version of the band's best album (alongside "Song For America"). -
KANSAS - KANSAS - Leftoverture - EU Music On Vinyl 180g Pressprice: 155,00 PLN / 38,75 EUR
Audiophile edition on 180-gram vinyl. Excellent pressing. -
KANSAS - Ultimate Kansas (1974-1979)(2CD)price: 95,00 PLN / 23,75 EUR
A very apt selection of 26 remastered tracks (from 1974-82) by the best American progressive band of all time. Nearly 90% of the material comes from the classic, earliest five albums. -
KARTHAGO (GER) - KARTHAGO – Live At The Roxy (2CD) - MIG Remastered Editionprice: 110,00 PLN / 27,50 EUR
Karthago is a German rock band founded in 1971 in West Berlin, in whose music one can look for comparisons above all to Nektar, Birth Control, Guru Guru and at times Frumpy. In the heavier passages one can also hear the influence of Deep Purple, while the extended instrumental and keyboard parts may bring to mind Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Uriah Heep. The album originally came out in 1976 on Bacillus/Bellaphon as a double LP. This MIG edition contains the full material from the live album, the recordings were made in Hamburg and at the "Roxy Palast" in Berlin; the material has been digitally remastered.
