Lindisfarne - Radio Times: Live At The BBC 1971-90 (8 CD, 2023) [24-44]

Formed in the culturally distinct Tyneside area of England’s North-East in 1968, Lindisfarne blended the mercurial songwriting talent of singer/guitarist Alan Hull with ‘sweet and sour’ harmonies, proud references to their homeland and a boozy, uplifting acoustic-rock swagger that won over the masses in Britain in the early 70s. Their first three albums – Nicely Out Of Tune (1971), Fog On The Tyne (1972) and Dingly Dell (1973) – all went Top 10, with Fog On The Tyne hitting No.1. Two singles also went Top 10 in the UK: ‘Meet Me On The Corner’ (written by bassist/violinist Rod Clements) and ‘Lady Eleanor’ (written by Hull). 

Eric Steckel 2002-2020 [FLAC]

Eric Steckel (born 1990) is an American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. To date, Steckel has released 12 albums, and toured worldwide sharing the billing with Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, John Mayall, Ray Charles, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, and others. In 2021, Steckel was named one of "10 Future Blues Stars” by Guitar Player.

2002 - A Few Degrees Warmer

2004 - High Action

2006 - Live at Havana

2007 - Early Pickin'

2008 - Feels Like Home

2010 - Milestone

2012 - Dismantle the Sun

2015 - Eric Steckel - Black Gold

2018 - Polyphonic Prayer

2020 - Grandview Drive

Eric Burdon & The Animals - When I Was Young: The MGM Recordings 1967-1968 (5 CD, 2020) [FLAC]

 

Esoteric Recordings is pleased to announce the release of a boxed set featuring all of the albums recorded by ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS for the MGM Records label issued between October 1967 and December 1968. ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS came together in December 1966 when the original Animals had ground to a halt. Vocalist Eric Burdon recruited Vic Briggs (guitar, piano), John Weider (guitar, violin, bass), Danny McCulloch (bass) and Barry Jenkins (drums) to form a new group which changed direction away from raucous Rhythm and Blues and embraced Psychedelic rock and the influences of the emerging counter-culture.

 

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival: Greatest Hits & All-Time Classics (3 CD, 2012) [FLAC]

Creedence Clearwater Revival (often known as just CCR) were a Californian band who were said to play a form of southern rock called 'swamp rock'. Led by John Fogerty, they had an incredible run of hits at their peak, scoring nine Top 10 hits between 1969 and 1971.

The Ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival collection, featuring 52 timeless tracks on three compact discs! Discs 1 and 2 feature a mix of 40 hits and classics, including 13 top ten hits such as "Bad Moon Rising," "Down On The Corner," "Looking Out My Back Door," "Proud Mary," and more. Disc 3 features 12 incendiary live performances of CCR classics. An absolute must for CCR fans and all fans of classic rock music.

  

Krokus 1977-2010 [FLAC]

Switzerland's most successful hard rock band, Krokus enjoyed international popularity in the 1980s and onward for their aggressive, straightforward variety of European metal. Hailing from the Swiss city of Solothurn, Krokus was formed in 1974 by guitarist Tommy Kiefer and percussionist Chris Von Rohr. Initially performing an eclectic and artful brand of prog rock, Krokus released their first album in 1976, with the founders joined by guitarist Hansi Droz and bassist Remo Spadino. Krokus' second album, To You All, found them pursuing a tougher hard rock sound with a revamped lineup: Von Rohr moved from drums to vocals, Fernando Von Arb came on board as second guitarist, and the band had a new rhythm section, bassist Jurg Naegeli and drummer Freddy Steady (the new members were all previously with the group Montezuma). As Krokus moved toward a harder and leaner sound influenced by AC/DC, they decided they wanted a stronger vocalist, and Von Rohr moved to bass while Marc Storace, a former member of Eazy Money, became their new lead singer, joining in time for the sessions for 1980's Metal Rendez-Vous.

1977 - To You All [2001]

1978 - Pay It In Metal [Painkiller]

1980 - Metal Rendez-vous

1981 - Hardware

1982 - One Vice at a Time

1983 - Headhunter

1984 - The Blitz

1986 - Alive and Screamin

1986 - Change Of Address [1995]

1987 - Stayed Awake All Night - The Best Of Krokus [1989]

1988 - Heart Attack

1990 - Stampede

1995 - To Rock Or Not To Be [2002]

1999 - Round 13

2000 - The Definitive Collection

2003 - Long Stick Goes Boom - The Anthology

2003 - Rock the Block

2004 - Fire & Gasoline Live

2006 - Hellraiser

2010 - Hoodoo