Despite a short life span, Free were a huge influence to bands such as Bad Company and Foreigner, thanks to their style of stripped-down British Blues.
Fire And Water, peaked at #17 in the album charts, carried by the classic Rock anthem "All Right Now". Their revered legacy is justified with Music On Vinyl's 180 gram audiophile treatment.
Also available: Free [MOVLP415]
MUDDY WATERS - MORE REAL FOLK BLUES
This is Muddy in his younger years, recorded on several dates spanning 1948-1952 at what were probably his first amplified sessions. Great tracks include the scorching "She's Alright", "Kind Hearted Woman" and "Honey Bee".
More Real Folk Blues (originally released in 1967 on the famed Chess Records) is an essential early Muddy Waters compilation for Chicago Blues fans.
Also available: Hard Again [MOVLP565], I'm Ready [MOVLP559]
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - WISEBLOOD
The history of Corrosion of Conformity in modern heavy music is highly significant, not least due to Pepper Keenan's formation of Down along with Pantera's Philip Anselmo, leaders of the New Orleans NOLA scene. Decibel Magazine refer to COC as 'a crucial stylistic lynchpin in the bridge between metal and punk' that 'irrevocably re-shaped crossover's sonic possibilities'.
One of the best known Corrosion of Conformity albums, Wiseblood was their 5th full length release. Metallica's James Hetfield makes a guest appearance on this album, providing backup vocals on "Man Or Ash". First 750 copies are pressed on red/black vinyl!
Damn Yankees, consisting of the inimitable Ted Nugent, Styx member Tommy Shaw and Night Ranger's Jack Blades, were known to rock stages with a vengeance. Their self-titled debut went platinum, carried by the hit charting power ballad "High Enough", the rocking opener "Coming Of Age" and "Runaway".
This is the first time Damn Yankees is reissued since its original release in 1990!
12-07-2013