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Hollywood "Pop's" Orchestra, Motion In Percussion, 1967, Somerset Germany, 666
Not absolutely true: Perfekte Stereo-Demonstration. "Pop's". Hollywood. Motion in percussion. Supposedly recent stereo recordings.
True: There are only a few stereo-effects added later. Robert Lowden leader of huge Orchestra. 4 fine Lowden and Kuhn compositions. Too many strings dominate the percussion effects. Recorded in 1960 already (possibly in Mono). It was an easy deal by D.L. Miller again.
Also true: Today this one is regarded as a "Spaceage-pop-jazz" cult album and NOT as a Stereo-Demonstration LP.
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Stack, Rock'n'Roll Revival, 1970, Marble Arch England, MALS 1369
The content is not according to the promise. Also England had it's bluff package budget LP products. Especially in Pye Records Studios London many vocal productions were recorded between 1967 and 1972. Many (later) famous musicians made their bread in their early career. Often, for eye-popping cover art, the pictures of the original musicians were also shameless rip off. No Chuck Berry stuff here as supposed. Admittedly, the musicians did a good job and the Pye Studios technique was on top then. Listen to this well-made version of "What'd i say" B6. So at least we enjoy the perfect dynamics and wonder: who contributed these respectable vocals?
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John Hamilton Band, 28 Beatle-Hits For Teens, 1970, Somerset Germany, 694
What a swizz! Sloppy vocal production. John Hamilton doesn't exist. It's not a band, it's an orchestra. Beatle or Beatles-Hits? It won't be suitable for teens. It's a German low budget production by Les Humphries Singers and James Last. The front cover painting makes me wonder, who is the musician on the right? Looks like Phil Spector, Stan Webb or Les Humphries? Only 3 original members of The Beatles? Mr. Miller didn't care, because he had to catch the money and run...
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Bruce Baxter, Tommy (Extraits de l'opera-rock), 1974, Mr. Pickwick France, MPD 008
Mr Pickwick is the cheeky brother of Mr. Miller. A beautiful rock-opera mishandled by synthesizers. Tony Rivers is Tommy. He was a very busy vocalist for budget vocal productions.
Elton John, Victim Of Love, 1979, Rocket Germany, 9103 503
This is not the genius of Elton John that i knew before in 1979. This is the dumbest and worst disco junk ever from Pete Bellotte.He once was Donna Summer's producer. Elton, i have forgiven you since many many years. Nobody is perfect. But... sorry, ähem, can i have my money back?
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Frank Gibson, Beatles Guitars, 1978, Metronome Germany, 0060.098
Bluff: this guitar "hero" is not Frank Gibson. In fact this is Helmut Franke. At the end of the 60ies he was founding member of Hamburg based beat group "Wonderland" (Achim Reichel, Frank Dostal, Dicky Tarrach, Helmut Franke, Les Humphries). Ex-Rattles, Ex-Tonics.
All these Beatles song covers on this LP are unnecessary muzak. Two versions to chuckle about: "I feel fine" A1 and "Can't buy me love" A2 are played in southern rock style. Embarrassing and boring. Oh, why did Helmut? Endorser contract with Gibson guitars?
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Karthago, Requiem, 1983, OK Austria, 76 23568
Deceit: this is not what you expect, but it's not a serious damage. It's not the famous Krautrock band "Karthago", which was one of the best rock bands in Germany in the 70ies. In fact these very capable Hungarian musicians ripped off their band name without any consequences. But it's not a big sacrifice, because it's an amazing find. A rare one. It's not Krautrock indeed, but it's a perfect Szegedin Goulash: originally cooked also with Sauerkraut. For the genuine Kraut recipe look here:http://www.audioheritage.org/vbullet...l=1#post430189