Ike Turner & His Kings Of Rhythm- Ike's Instrumentals

Wow this release knocks me into next week. I'm always
surprised by a person's solo works, and what they do without
their band, and in this case, Tina Turner. Incredible guitar playing
that had to be heard by Jimi Hendrix and so many others,
because it so technically kicks ass. Enough to launch a thousand
more guitar players (at least). This release probably features
everything Ike did while he was (aka)Icky Renrut, and his singles
for Sue Records, Flair Records, and a medley from an obscure
Crown Records release in 1963. Some of the music is trying to
catch on to trends like the early 60's "twisting trend", but
it still beats a lot of other studio musicians' work from that time.
(roughly the tracks on this release are from 1954-1965)
This guy could play,and it's a shame we only remember him
for only beating up Tina. I know I'm gonna get it for saying that,
and I agree that abuse is an ugly ugly thing...
but ask anyone about Ike Turner, and that's the ONLY thing
that sticks in their heads. Truly a shame!
Cudos for Ace Records for putting this out, so we could hear it!
http://rapidshare.com/files/111170038/Ike_Turner___His_Kings_Of_Rhythm_-_Ike_s_Instrumentals.rar.html

Hodge Podge And Barrage From Japan Volume 2

Volume 2 features more of the high energy garage punk
"newer bands" The Makers, The Titans, Fireworks,
The Boatrampmen, Jap Kat, Jack O' Fire(flat out "gods"
with Tim Kerr on guitar!) The Golden Balls,
(the unforgettable)The Mortals, Jackie & The Cedrics,
and Santiago Tamura.
Oh and and a special guests: Ron Loney & The Long Shots!
Again, more bands from Japan,that completely stun me into
trying to find their records, and ONLY being able to find
a ton of the 5,6,7,8's, and Jackie and The Cedrics releases.
I wish we could hear more bands from Japan that don't
get much radio airplay or noticed! Because after seeing
several of the "newer garage rock punk" Japanese bands
live (in person) like: Gasoline, The Mad 3, the 5,6,7,8's,
and several more, we are really missing out on some great
rock and roll! More comps from Japan please!
http://rapidshare.com/files/102670148/Hodge_Podge_And_Barage_From_Japan_Volume_2.rar.html

Hodge Podge And Barrage From Japan Volume 1 Various Newish Garage/Punk

21 Tracks From 1+2/Barn Homes Records featuring some pretty
cool "newish garage punk" bands: The bands of note: The Mono Men
(The fabulous) Girl Trouble, The 5,6,7,8's, The Devil Dogs,
The Raunch Hands, Jackie & The Cedrics, Marble Orchard,
The Fastbacks, Jeff Dahl, The Chesterfield Kings,
The Young Fresh Fellows, The American Soul Spiders,
Fifi & The Mach III, The Long Gone Daddy O's,
Mutant Monster Beach Party, The Beyonds, Dog,
did I forget anyone? Yeah, The Cop-Ass Grinders,
The Sleeze Sisters...some of these bands, would be the very
first time I've heard of them, since they released most of their
singles & records in Japan...what a treat,a terrific gathering of
rock and roll, that says it's not just a form a music from the
USA.
http://rapidshare.com/files/102670146/Hodge_Podge_And_Barage_From_Japan.rar.html

James Brown Roots of A Revolution 1956-1964

This 2 CD set spans James Brown's output between roughly 1956-1964.
The terrific things about this,are the earliest releases on here from
King Studios in Cincinnati Ohio, which are really cool to hear.
The earlier are his releases billed with The Famous Flames.
There's also some really nice alternate takes on tracks like:
I'll Never Let You Go, You've Got The Power,I Don't Mind,and
(Do The)Mashed Potatoes, and some studio dialogue, that seems
never heard before.Worthy! For people who don't know, this is way
before his funky soul brother "Get Down" period. Here's a guy who
put "everything" into his singing in performing, and recordings, like
each and every song might be his last one.
With all of his high energy singing and vocal work outs, there's every
reason he was called "The Godfather of Soul", listen and see what
I mean.
http://rapidshare.com/files/108369638/James_Brown-Roots_Of_A_Revolution__disc_1_.rar.html

http://rapidshare.com/files/108369725/James_Brown-Roots_Of_A_Revolution__disc_2_.rar.html

Books,and fanzines I'm reading...and totally love

I love to read! These are my latest things I carry around in
my trusty back-pack and read,and can't stop reading!
Number 1. There's no other book about Bo Diddley,
that I know is as great as this one! Whatta "Rock God".
Number 2. I got from a good local book store.
Number 3 and 4 Are fabulous fanzines on got from Ebay from a certain
cool person named Kustom-65 who is outtasite! Really wonderful
fanzines about Australian 60's Garage/Beat/ Rock music!
and Number 5. Can be found on any decent newstand or independant
record store with a brain! I could read Ugly Things for days on end.
If I have a book or magaine open--that means go away!

The Shaggs- Self Titled Album "Better Than The Beatles" says Frank Zappa

And I think Frank Zappa is correct! Perhaps nothing like it in
recorded history. Again, I really believe you have to have a
sound and look "all your own" to make it in the music industry.
Or at least be "remembered". I say poo-poo to you people
who like well crafted music.You're too snooty to know good music.
Sometimes music should be a "happy accident", be catchy without
knowing it. You'll see what I mean when you listen to this.
If you can get through this record without humming
"My Pal Foot Foot", then you are indeed possibly dead.
I know I'm being ironic here, but give this a try...
It grows on you ( like fungus). Let me just quote the notes inside
the booklet "The girls hadn't been playing very long..." huh? No way!
The recording engineer said " perhaps the girls weren't ready to record".
But Austin Wiggin Jr. their father, felt certain, a true visionary, he was
intent on capturing the moment. The rest is history.
http://rapidshare.com/files/107587882/The_Shaggs-The_Shaggs.rar.html

Little Richard-The Fabulous Little Richard (1959) From The Original Master Tapes

I'm a crazy man,and this is my last crazy record before I go
all religious on you! From 1959, and he still has one good record
in him, and this is it. Features: Shake A Hand,Chicken Little Baby,
All Night Long,The Most I Can Offer, Lonesome And Blue,
Wonderin', She Knows How To Rock, Kansas City,
Directly From My Heart, Maybe I'm Right, Early One Morning,
I'm Just A Lonely Guy, Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On.
For your listening pleasure!
http://rapidshare.com/files/107587704/Little_Richard-The_Fabulous.rar.html

Little Richard- Volume 2 1958 (Original Master Tapes)

Setting the bar for "crazy", This is the second release from
Little Richard simply titled Volume 2. Features: Keep A Knockin',
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon, Send Me Some Lovin',
Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo(I'll Never Let You Go), Heeby Jeebies,
All Around The World, Good Golly, Miss Molly, Baby Face,
Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey, Ooh! My Soul!, The Girl Can't Help It,
Lucille.This is more punk than punk rock!
Entertaining and wild wild wild for 1958.
http://rapidshare.com/files/107587673/Little_Richard_Volume_2.rar.html

Little Richard- His 3 Original Specialty Albums on 3 CD's 1957-1959 Here's Little Richard (1957)

Tutti Frutti to be sure, this is Little Richard first full length release from 1957.
There's nothing like him,12 outrageous tracks of pure rock and roll energy.
All from the original master tapes. Tutti Frutti, True.Fine Mama, Can't Believe
You Wanna Leave, Ready Teddy, Baby, Slippin' and Slidin'
Long Tall Sally, Miss Ann, Oh Why? , Rip It Up, Jenny Jenny, She's Got It.
Essential listening!
http://rapidshare.com/files/107587553/Little_Richard-_Here_s_Little_Richard.rar.html