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Post subject: [2024-02-16] Various "Patterns On The Window: The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1974" 3CD box set (Grapefruit UK)
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:05 pm
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Amazon USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPJRGYXJ/?tag=imwan-20 Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CPJRGYXJ/?tag=imwan-21 Description • The latest instalment of Grapefruit’s popular year-by-year overview of the British rock/pop scenes of the 70s. • Featuring big hits, intriguing misses and key album tracks from 1974 as well as a clutch of alternative versions and unissued-at-the-time gems. Although 1974 was dominated by the country’s crippling economic woes, the British rock and pop scene continued to flourish. The more creative element of the glam rock spectrum inspired a host of new bands, with Cockney Rebel, Be-Bop Deluxe and Sparks coming through to establish themselves alongside genre heavyweights Roxy Music, T. Rex and Slade. London’s pub rock circuit saw stalwarts Brinsley Schwarz joined by early Ian Dury outfit Kilburn & The High Roads, Ace (who scored a hit single with the timeless ‘How Long’) and Dr. Feelgood, whose aggressive attitude and slashing, guitar-based brand of tough R&B influenced a whole new generation of musicians. Ace and fellow classic one-hit wonders Brian Protheroe and Splinter took their place in the singles chart alongside Rod Stewart, Status Quo and Bryan Ferry, while there were inexplicable misses for Ronnie Lane and former Bowie sideman Mick Ronson. Many rock bands eschewed the self-indulgences of early 70s prog-rock to adopt a more streamlined sound, exemplified by vital albums from Thin Lizzy, Man and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Established mavericks Peter Hammill and Kevin Coyne continued to attract a cult following, Lesley Duncan and Bridget St. John represented the distaff side of the singer/songwriter scene, while Richard And Linda Thompson released the classic folk-rock album ‘I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight’. Housed in a clamshell box that includes a heavily annotated and illustrated 48-page booklet, ‘Patterns On The Window’ features all of the above as well as key tracks from such names as Medicine Head, Procol Harum, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Nazareth, Pretty Things and many others. The result is a fascinating overview of another hugely enjoyable, multi-faceted year in British rock and pop.Tracklist [CD1] 1. The ‘In’ Crowd – Bryan Ferry 2. Hasta Manana Monsieur – Sparks 3. Judy Teen – Cockney Rebel 4. Billy Porter – Mick Ronson 5. The Man Who Couldn’t Afford To Orgy – John Cale 6. Jet Silver And The Dolls Of Venus – Be-Bop Deluxe 7. She Was Just A Young Girl (No Way) – Simon Turner 8. Pinball – Brian Protheroe 9. The Poacher – Ronnie Lane 10. Philomena – Thin Lizzy 11. Break The Rules – Status Quo 12. Cajun Kick – Medicine Head 13. Another Day – The Spencer Davis Group 14. Poor Ditching Boy – Iain Matthews 15. If I Were A Carpenter – National Flag 16. Doctor, Doctor (single edit) – UFO 17. Lock And Key – Snafu 18. Papa Don’t Go – Jona Lewie 19. Put A Record On (single version) – Tramp 20. In My World – Chalice 21. As Long As You Want Me To – Rescue Co. No. 1 22. Everybody – Starry Eyed And Laughing [CD2] 1. When I Get To The Border – Richard & Linda Thompson 2. A Really Good Time – Roxy Music 3. Only You – Fox 4. Farewell – Rod Stewart 5. I Can Feel The Fire – Ron Wood 6. Everlovin’ Woman – Georgie Fame 7. Na Na Na – Cozy Powell 8. One More Chance – Man 9. Again – Peter Hammill 10. River Of Sin – Kevin Coyne 11. Rough Kids – Kilburn & The High Roads 12. No More Whiskey – Compass 13. The Ugly Things – Brinsley Schwarz 14. Roxette – Dr. Feelgood 15. Curious And Woolly – Bridget St. John 16. I’ll Just Take My Time – Byzantium 17. Beyond The Pale – Procol Harum 18. The Road To Venezuela – Stackridge 19. Gemini – Holy Mackerel 20. Flamenco Fever – Carmen 21. Getting Through To Me* (demo version) – Dana Gillespie 22. Prince Of Heaven – Fruupp [CD3] 1. Venus Loon – Marc Bolan & T. Rex 2. Tell Him – Hello 3. Touch Me – Fancy 4. Ooh Mother – Unicorn 5. Is It Only Love – Pretty Things 6. How Long – Ace 7. Be Not Too Hard – Manfred Mann’s Earth Band 8. Make My Bed – Billy Kinsley 9. Costafine Town – Splinter 10. Avalon – Deep Feeling 11. Bobby Dazzler – The First Class 12. Have Love, Will Travel – Prophet 13. Need A Shot Of Rhythm & Blues (alternative version) – Dave Edmunds 14. Shanghai’d In Shanghai – Nazareth 15. Tomahawk Kid – The Sensational Alex Harvey Band 16. Far Far Away – Slade 17. Midnight Fortune – Tranquility 18. There’s A Wall Between Us – Stavely Makepeace 19. Soho Jack – Paul Brett 20. Lemon Pie (Home Demo) – Dave Cousins 21. Everything Changes – Lesley Duncan 22. Gypsy Mountain Woman – Farm 23. Radio – The Medium Wave Band *previously unissuedPackshot (click for full size):
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Post subject: [2024-02-16] Various "Patterns On The Window: The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1974" 3CD box set (Grapefruit UK)
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:57 pm
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