Spirit – Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus (1970): Forgotten Series
Songwriting combines with dynamic musicianship to make Spirit’s ‘Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus’ a too-often-overlooked masterpiece.
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Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): One Track Mind
Mixing elegance with volume and power, “Questions 67 & 68” shines a light on vintage Chicago in the best possible way.
Noel Redding’s Fat Mattress – Fat Mattress (1969): Forgotten Series
Itching to do his own thing, Jimi Hendrix bassist Noel Redding formed Fat Mattress, which fused whimsical psychedelic pop with sunshine-spangled folk rock.
The Everly Brothers – Two Yanks in England (1966): Forgotten Series
‘Two Yanks in England’ finds the Hollies working with the Everly Brothers, one of their key influences. Two future Led Zeppelin members, were there, too.
The Undertones – True Confessions: Singles = A’s + B’s (1999): Forgotten Series
The Undertones produced outstanding songs, but they unfortunately never netted enough sales to acquire widespread notice, remaining a cult favorite.
Drywater – Backbone of the Nation (2017)
Sounding like nothing on the airwaves, or even in underground music circles, Drywater was either several years behind or a few years ahead of its time.
The Stalk-Forrest Group, “What Is Quicksand?” (1970): One Track Mind
A neat piece of history, the first single from the Stalk-Forrest Group offers insights into the early days of Blue Oyster Cult.
Chicago, “Wake Up Sunshine” from Chicago II (1970): One Track Mind
Chicago’s “Wake Up Sunshine” possesses a sound and subject matter as bright and shiny as its title implies.
Third of Never – ‘Austerity’ (2017)
Loud, brash and bristling with attitude, Third of Never’s ‘Austerity’ swings, shakes and shudders in perpetual motion.
Damfino – One False Move And I’m Yours (2017)
It’s obvious Damfino had a ton of fun in the studio, and their enthusiasm spills right out of the speakers.
