MOVING HEAVY FURNITURE

Hello again, and welcome to another selection of the music which time forgot.
It's the first day of British Summer Time as i write this, and typically, it's pissing down with rain outside!
No matter, download these goodies, pour yourself something refreshing and prepare to rawk out, kick back or pogo 'round the living room.
Only our items to get through tonight, but all of them are full lengthers and two are exclusive to this blog!
Up first, one of those exclusives, compiled by my "good" self.
Even musical pioneers have their influences, and this compilation proves the point.
Gathered together here for the first time are the original versions of cover songs which were recorded by the original gods of Heavy Metal.
Included here for your delectation are the original songs which inspired IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH, MOTORHEAD, JUDAS PRIEST, CIRITH UNGOL, LED ZEPPELIN, SAXON, RAINBOW, THIN LIZZY and MANILLA ROAD to record their own versions.
The original artists featured here are MONTROSE, AYNSLEY DUNBAR RETALIATION, ZZ TOP, SPOOKY TOOTH, THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN, JAKE HOLMES, THE SWEET, QUATERMASS, BOB SEGER SYSTEM, BLOODROCK, NEKTAR, CROW, JOHN MAYALL's BLUESBREAKERS, JOAN BAEZ, SKYHOOKS, NORMAN HAINES BAND, HAWKWIND, FLEETWOOD MAC and THE DUBLINERS.
Interesting to compare the originals with the cover versions, some are relatively similar whilst others have been radically reworked and rearranged.
Education never rocked so hard!

VARIOUS - JUKEBOX OF THE GODS (Var)

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Some NWOBHM for ya now, the collected complete studio works of Essex trio WARRIOR.
Nothing to do with the band of the same name who released "Let Battle Commence" in 1980, or indeed the other one from Newcastle who released the "Dead When It Comes To Love" EP, the "For Europe Only" Mini LP and the "Breakout" EP.
This lot were formed in 1978 by vocalist/guitarist Roy Mette, who steered the band through numerous line up changes before their 1983 dissolution, with he the only permanent fixture.
Their only release during the band's lifetime was the three song "Don't Let It Show" EP in 1980.
A Greek independent record label, Obscure NWoBHM Releases, issued this thirteen song self-titled album of Warrior material in 2005, all gleaned from their meagre recorded output and demos produced at the time.
Nowadays, Roy's still very much involved in music, having released five solo albums and two more as the ROY METTE BAND, with his style now veering from bluesy rock to acoustic reflection.

WARRIOR - Warrior (1980-1983) UK

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Exclusive compilation album No.2 incoming!
"U.S.A. D.K.", is a 28 song compilation featuring some of the best bands and songs from the American Punk Rock scene.
It traces the development of the genre from the very early days right up to the present presented in roughly chronological order.
From early pioneers like THE STOOGES, MC5 and NEW YORK DOLLS, to mid-'70's NY CBGBs heroes RICHARD HELL & THE VOIDOIDS, WAYNE COUNTY & THE ELECTRIC CHAIRS, DEAD BOYS and RAMONES.
The early West Coast acts like THE GERMS, THE DICKIES and WEIRDOS are all represented, rubbing shoulders with the early hardcore bands, MDC, BLACK FLAG, MINOR THREAT and the legendary BAD BRAINS.
Throw in a bunch of clever post-HC Punk from FUGAZI, BAD RELIGION and THE MINUTEMEN, newer names like DWARVES, POISON IDEA and ZEKE, alongside bands that time forgot, such as PAGANS and JAKKPOT, Punk legends FEAR, TSOL, CIRCLE JERKS, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and latter day saints SUPERSUCKERS & ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT, and this is a keeper folks!
Get an education from the blank generation.

VARIOUS - U.S.A. D.K. : A Brief History Of U.S. Punk Rock (Var)

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Finally, the last (for the moment) in my series of Sister Double Happiness albums. SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS were a post-Punk Blues Rock band formed in 1986 in San Francisco. They released four studio albums, an EP, and a live album across their nine-year existence.
Its core members were Gary Floyd and Lynn Perko, who were in the seminal Punk band THE DICKS.
Sister Double Happiness' music was bluesier than that of the Dicks, and lyrically they were generally more personal in tone than the politically radical style of their earlier band; however, Floyd and Perko's leftist lyrics and punk influences were not entirely gone.
Debuting in 1988 with a self-titled album on former BLACK FLAG guitarist Greg Ginn's SST Records, the band spent much of the next few years touring, building up a loyal grass roots following with their emotive Bluesy Alternative Rock.
However, they also split up for a period during this time, with Floyd taking a sabbatical from the band to pursue his interest in Eastern philosophy and spirituality.
With the focus back on the music, 1991 saw the band sign to major label Reprise Records, and release the "Heart & Mind" album, which in turn led to more bouts of heavy touring, both as a headliner and support act.
A switch to Warner Chappel and the expansion of the band to a quintet occurred before the release of their third (and best) album, "Uncut" in 1993.
Later the same year, a self-titled EP was also issued by the same label, before the band again found a new home, this time with Seattle's Sub Pop Records.
Issuing album No 4, "Horsey Water" for their new label in 1994, the band gradually began to crumble in the wake of the records release, as the years of fruitless struggle took their toll on interpersonal relationships in the groups ranks.
After the dissolution of Sister Double Happiness in 1995, Floyd formed and primarily played in Europe with the blues group THE GARY FLOYD BAND; a compilation of this material, "Backdoor Preacher Man", is now available.
Floyd and Sister Double Happiness guitarist Danny Roman also earlier played in BLACK KALI MA, a blues-punk act that recorded an LP entitled "You Ride The Pony (I'll Be The Bunny)" for Alternative Tentacles in 1999.
Gary Floyd is now in a band called THE BUDDHA BROTHERS, and has also recorded solo as a country musician.
Perko went on to become a member of indie rock band IMPERIAL TEEN in 1996, who have released five albums to date. Perko also appeared on Black Kali Ma's lone album.
Guitarist Ben Cohen returned to his native France and became more interested in electronic and dance music post-SDH, recording with THE PARTY & STARDUST, and guesting alongside DAFT PUNK.
Under the alias of BENJAMIN DIAMOND he has released five albums of Dance/Electro music.
Bassist Jeff Palmer went on to join Psychedelic Pop band MOMMYHEADS, recording four albums with them, and also joined the reformed SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE.
This posthumous Sister Double Happiness album, "A Stone's Throw from Love (Live and Acoustic at the Great American Music Hall 06/17/92)", was released in 1999 by Innerstate Records.

SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS - A Stone's Throw from Love (1999) USA

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So there y'go, plenty of variety for you to pick and choose through tonight, hope there's something to match your tastes.
Keep those comments coming, i'm especially interested to hear what you make of the two compilations i put together for you this time around.
Please note however, i am not prepared to enter into correspondence on the subject of whether Led Zeppelin covered "Dazed & Confused" by Jake Holmes. Listen to the song. Although the lyrics have been rewritten, the song "remains the same".
Didja see what i did there? Arf!
That's it for now people, be careful out there and we'll "see" you again in approx. 2 weeks time.
Over an' out!