Sunday, 29 May 2016
Dave and Dana Price - Satisfied (Original 1975 Private Xian Folk LP)
Great Christian folk album, w/ excellent vocals by Dana & fine guitar (acoustic, electric & 12-string) from Dave (including wicked acoustic slide on the title song).
(That's it, no other instruments & Dave doesn't sing; on one track Dana doubles her vocals, otherwise it's just 1 voice/1 guitar throughout.)
First of 5 albums by this Brit (he) /American (she) couple who were known on the Christian circuit but not really much beyond that.
Rare privately pressed LP out of Baltimore, Maryland.
This has some great folk psych tracks that has a great mix of mellow and dark.
Listen to this one :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAXIdu9iAoA
Cover : VG++
Record : VG+
Price : 60,00 Euros (+ the expedition costs - by registered parcel - calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Thursday, 21 April 2016
MARK JORG - Come Home My Son (1970 or 1973 US Private Folk LP)
"From that pure and simple ’60s breed of folksinger comes Mt. Angel Abbey student Mark Jorg.
He performs ten original songs, usually with just acoustic guitar for backing (a couple songs have assistance from others on flute, second acoustic guitar and female vocal harmony’s). Poetic flowing lyrics, stark atmosphere, competent guitar work, and a convincing tenor voice made for the style add up to a refreshing listening experience. Songs shift around from quiet sensitive moods to bleak minor-key expressions to graceful finger-picked passages to vibrant strummed buildings. Serious tone save for some satirical jabs in ‘Ecology’ (“the war against pollution is going very well, the young protest the old and the old say go to hell”). ‘Master’s Walk’, ‘This Lonely Man’, ‘Man And Wife’, ‘What Have You Done’ and ‘Blind Man’ are some of the other titles. Custom lp from St Benedict, Oregon."
(ebay seller's review)
Sunday, 6 March 2016
REALITY FROM DREAM - ST (1975 UK Privately pressed Masterpiece)
Lindsay Peck with the Friary Folk Group, Clevedon, St. Anthony's School, Clevedon, & Five Cousins Group, sing and play their own compositions.
This album has a unique and slightly eerie atmosphere : resigned, melancholy and otherworldly !!!
Listen to these tracks posted on youtube :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgEhO_x6Yb4
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EijoGbb4eVY
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LVSU_jwKYk
No other word to describe this LP : A GEM !
Cover : VG+
Record : EXC
Price : 550,00 Euros (+ the expedition costs - by registered parcel with tracking - calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
RICH and NONA - "Play and Sing" (Rare Private US Folk)
Nona Nelson on guitar and Richard Lalli on piano.
Some originals + covers of Cohen, Dylan, and others.
A nice addition to any folk collection.
I can send some mp3 when you're interested with the vinyl.
Record : VG++
Cover : VG+
Price : 40,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Saturday, 19 December 2015
JEFF BAKER - Loner (1971 German Prog Folk on BASF)
Maybe the most underrated album I know !
Absolute fantastic and intensive Psychedelic, only issued in 1971 on german BASF.
Loner, progressive Folkrock album, partly more rocking, partly more folky, with English vocals, highly recommendable.
Listen to these tracks :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Forr9K2PPwM
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk7UvVcOR2k
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd16lG68q-c
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A58WzC1Z_jI
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0E4SRJsIHE
Underrated I said !?
Record : EXC+
Cover : EXC+
Price : 60,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Sunday, 13 December 2015
PATTI & ROD RADLE (aka WESTSIDE) - "Westside" (1973 US Privately pressed Folk LP)
1973 Original US on United Audio Recordings (Private Press).
Recorded live at the Denon - The San Antonio River.
Pressed in extremely tiny copies.
Full of beautiful female/male vocals with nice acoustic accompaniments.
Very impressive and highly interesting.
Listen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKfi8QWLxhY
Record : VG+
Cover : VG+
Price : 30,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
SNAKEHIPS - "Snakehips Arnold & the King of Boogie" (1974 UK Private Folk on the Spaceward label)
There's no secret anymore: some of the finest bands and artists from Cambridge have passed through the Spaceward Studios. Snakehips is one of them. And just like Gigymen, the band met at Emmanuel College. It consists of Dave Goldberg (vocals, guitar, little plastic guitar), Mark Harrison (lead guitar, mandolin, vocals), Doug Arnold (vocals, harmonica, guitar) and Gerry Dudgeon (bass guitar on Lost Property).
You can listen to some tracks on youtube :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRyUbYwETOo
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qGYCTcFp4I
Don't miss this big rarity !
Record : VG+
Cover : VG+
Price : Recently SOLD - I'm sorry !
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Monday, 12 October 2015
Something Borrowed Something New ( Mike Hay ) - ST (197? US Dreamy Xian Folk LP)
Mike Hay is the cornerstone of this album. (The same Mike Hay who released the excellent 'Mike Makes Hay With His Magic Sun-g-shine' LP - I still have that LP for sale - see February 2015 on this blog)
He's the solo singer and makes all arrangements besides writing some of the songs.
Mega rare and very obscure privately pressed dreamy Xian Folk LP.
Listen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW3LgkF935A
& https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U-Jgv2cNG0
Cover : VG+
Record : VG+
Price : 80,00 Euros (+ expedition costs by registered parcel calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL only
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Bruce Mann - Is Every Poet a Génius ? (Rare 1978 Canadian Private Folk LP)
His first LP.
All lyrics and music written by Bruce Mann between 1973 and 1977.
Bruce Mann : Vocals, 12 String, Mandolin, Electric bass, Drums and Chimes
George Meanwell : Cello
Side One:
A1. Is Every Poet A Genius? (5:14)
A2. Is Love? Is (5:05)
A3. Won't Have A Dime When I Die (3:24)
A4. What A Race (3:32)
A5. And After All (4:01)
Side Two:
B1. I Wish, I Wish (4:04)
B2. Old Gods, Modern Hitlers (12:42)
B3. Faggots Of The Future (3:26)
Listen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88H4nZ8WAuA
Cover : VG+ (little ringwear - little pen on top right front - see pictures)
Record : VG++
With lyrics insert : EXC
Price : 60,00 Euros (+ expedition costs calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Sunday, 4 October 2015
ROB PEARSALL & FRIENDS - Abiding in Him (Great 1977 US Private Xian Folk LP)
Rob Pearsall and his fellow Californians deliver a pleasant simply-arranged friendly homemade blend of light, medium and heavy sounds, all more or less within that general category of west-coast melodic rural piano-and-guitar folkrock.
Maybe a bit like Parable in that respect.
The group’s quieter side focuses on piano ballads and solo acoustic songs, while diversions like the country rocking ‘Free In Jesus’ proudly plug in the guitar for a more aggressive edge.
Attractive cover illustration of woodland brook setting seems befitting of the mood.
(The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition)
Listen to this :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiOVDwPTq1I
Cover : NM (still in shrink)
Record : NM (was still sealed when I bought it and I only played it once)
Inner : VG+
Price : 80,00 Euros (+ expedition costs by registered parcel calculated by the Belgian Post)
Payment : PAYPAL or Bank transfer (ask for my account number)
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com

















