What can I say... a new blog.

Hi again. A mixed blog today. Starting with a couple of vinyls, two promised ones, and more of the rare japanese releases of both scandinavian and other acts. My guess is that no one already got ALL these albums. Am I right? Anyway, hope you like it. And once again; If you do happen to appreciate something here, please tell me. Leave a comment. That's the fuel doin' this blog stuff. Nearly 500 download's and 6 comments in the last post, frankly ain't that impressive. More later, when I find the time.

RANDY BISHOP

An often used songwriter & musician. Here's his solo album from 1985. Including some interesting names. And good songs. Not very hard rockin', but if you're into the Danny Spanos stuff, the softer side of rock with good songs, you'll like this one.

Randy Bishop - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Earl Slick - Guitar
Gerrard Mule - Guitar
Frankie Banali - Drums
Jim Johnson - Bass
Phil Kenzie - Saxophone
Pat Regan - Synthesizers

Spencer Proffer, the producer, a name from several album covers in your collection. I won't even try to tell which ones, but if you're interested, read more about his bio here:
http://www.morlingmanor.com/pasha/mixmag.html
and an old interview here:
http://www.morlingmanor.com/pasha/rep.html



Randy Bishop - Underdog. 1985.
Vinyl rip.
Produced by Spencer Proffer
Engineered by Duane Baron

01 - Underdog
02 - Two Hearts On The Loose
03 - If I Was A Fool
04 - Take The Love And Run
05 - Calm Becomes The Storm
06 - Two Shades Of Blue
07 - Dangerous
08 - Infatuation
09 - Desiree
10 - Kissed By The Wind
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/59029223/RandyBishop-Underdog.rar
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NO DICE

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As promised way back, my third album by No Dice. Vinyl rip. I love this band. Great songs. Great performance, great classic old skool hard rock. Exactly what's the case here, I don't know, but this album share half the tracks of one of their other releases. Great anyway.

Roger Ferris - Singer
Dave Martin - Guitar
Gary Strange - Bass
Chris Wyles - Drums
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No Dice - No Dice. 1977.
Vinyl rip.
Produced by *Steve Smith, **Robert Wace & Phill Brown, ***Steve Smith & Robert Wace

01 - Why Sugar*
02 - Happy In The Skoolyard*
03 - You Can't Help Yourself*
04 - People That Make The Music***
05 - Fooling**
06 - So Why I*
07 - Murder In The Rain*
08 - Silly Girl**
09 - Counting On A Good Sign*
10 - Down And Dry**
11 - Shadows*
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Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/59034428/NoDice-NoDice1977.rar

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Those Jap..inavians... part 3

FORTUNE

More from the swedish melodic rockers. Their first album recently blogged here, and here's their second. You might like this.

Benny Söderberg - Sings

Henrik Bergqvist - Guitars

Janne Lund - Bass

Sebastian Sippola - Drums
Backing vocals - Benny Söderberg, Göran Edman and 'The Fortune Cookies'

Keyboards - Bruce Gowdy, Benny Söderberg, Janne Lund

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Fortune - Calling Spirits. 1994.

Produced by Bruce Gowdy

1. Calling Spirits

2. Preacher Man

3. Freedom

4. Be My Lover

5. Not For An Answer

6. Stay

7. Desperado

8. Shakespeare's Nightmare

9. Trail Blazer

10. Shoot!

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Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/58447109/Fortune-CallingSpirits.rar

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NASTY IDOLS

Some sleaze for ya, from Malmö, Sweden. Former punk outfit turned hairy & sleazy, and might
be your cup of tea. Not bad.

Andy Pierce - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals

Dick Qwarfort - Bassguitar, Backing Vocals

Peter Espinoza - Guitars, Backing Vocals

Stanley - Drums, Backing Vocals

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Nasty Idols - Vicious. 1993.

Produced by Berno Paulson and Andy Pierce

1. Heads Down (Tinseltown)

2. Hellhouse

3. Dance Of The Wicked

4. Ain't Got Nothin'

5. R.I.P.

6. Pretty Cut Wild

7. Blackshot

8. No Time

9. Killing Stuff

10. Do Ya' Want Another

11. Hellout Shakeout

12. Electric Wonderland

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Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/58473501/NastyIdols-Vicious.rar

JOHN WEST

From the hometown of the more known Ronnie James Dio, here's John West's (Badlands, Artension, Michael Lee Firkins Band, Royal Hunt) debut album, released on Shrapnel Records and produced by Mike Varney. And with help from members of Mogg/Way, Rage and Savatage.
Might be something for some of you.

John West - All Vocals, Lead Guitar on 'Hands In The Fire'

George Bellas - Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars

Barry Sparks - 6 strings Bass

Mike Terrana - Drums & Percussion

Matt Guillory - Keyboards

Special guests:

Lonnie Park - Keyboards, Hammond B3, All backing vocals on 'Hands In The Fire'

James Murphy - Final Guitar Solo on 'Lady Ice'

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John West's - Mind Journey. 1997.

Produced by Mike Varney & John West.

1. Eastern Horizon

2. Lady Ice

3. Fair Trade

4. One Way

5. Mind Journey

6. The Castle Is Haunted

7. Veil Of The Blind

8. Dragon's Eye

9. Hands In The Fire

10. Lost In Time

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Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/58457421/JohnWest-MindJourney.rar

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MASTER VOLUME PROJECT

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A compilation cd, with some of the bands recently blogged here, and others on the same
labels. Got more of these, if anyone's interested.

MVP - Compilation Series Vol. 1. 1993.

01 - Masquerade - Gimme All Your Love

02 - Yeah Bop Station - Blue Moon

03 - Baltimore - My Kind Of Woman

04 - Sheer Greed - Hollywood Tease

05 - John Hahn - Deadly Spell

06 - Renegade - Hold Back The Night

07 - Talisman - Brake Your Chains

08 - Talisman - Comin' Home

09 - Jackal - Vague Visions

10 - China Rain - Last Forever

11 - Fortune - Renegade

12 - Reactor - MTI's

13 - Nasty Idols - Head's Down (In Tinseltown)

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Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/58466840/MVP-CompilationSeriesVol1.rar

SECRET MISSION

Talkin' bout a rare one. A hard to get shining pearl here. I guess the norwegian pop rock duo brought in Mick Ronson to benefit from his involvement and success with Dalbello. This album might be described as close to Dalbello, but also a bit Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, good pop rock songs. Mr. Ronson didn't just produce, but are highly involved on most tracks here, on guitar, organ, backing vocals, synth, even tambourine. Definately one for the fans of his work, and the collectors. Enjoy!

Kjersti Bergesen - Vocal & Backing Vocals

Kåre Kalvenes - Synth, Percussion, Bass, Guitar

All songs by Kåre Kalvenes, all lyrics by Kjersti Bergesen.

('Call Out Her Name' Music by Kalvenes/Ronson)

Musicians:

Drums - Ole Hamre, Stein Inge Brækhus

Guitar - Mick Ronson, Kato Ådland, Svein Hovland

Bass - Kjetil Torgersen, Frank Hovland, Ole Amund Gjersvik

Organ/Synth - Mick Ronson, Jon Terje Rovedal, Harald Dahlstrøm

Backing Vocals - Yngve Sætre, Mick Ronson, Frank Hovland

Add. fills: String arr. Harald Dahlstrøm (01), Mute Trumpet - Per Jørgensen (03), Percussion
- Arne Moe Vindedal (04), Megafon Vocal - Svein Hovland (04), Percussion - Erling Lund (08),
Citar - Per Jørgensen (09).

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Secret Mission - Strange Afternoon. 1991.

Produced by Mick Ronson, Kåre Kalvenes, Svein Hovland, Yngve Sætre.

01 - Strange Afternoon

02 - You Can Run

03 - Walking On Glass

04 - Silent Spring

05 - Stay On

06 - Call Out Her Name

07 - Glasshouse

08 - Runaway Machine

09 - Follow Me

10 - Stay By My Side

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Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/58484796/SecretMission-StrangeAfternoon.rar

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ÖIEN

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Norwegian multi talented musician & songwriter. Formerly of Tindrum, Diezel and more. A great melodic, pop rockin' & funky album that never saw another release than this japanese one. Too bad. I really think this album deserved a lot more. But, it's a cruel world out there, and now you can make up your own mind. Is it great or what!? Any album with the backing singer services from Jorn Lande & Solli, is worth a listen, if you ask me.

Trond Ôien - Lead Vocals, Electric & acoustic Guitars, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Additional musicians:

Ronny Wikmark - Keyboards

Aslak Johnsen - Bass (11)

Sigbjørn Holmslett - Guitar solo (12)

Jan Ivar Andresen - Guitar (9), additional guitars (3, 4 & 5)

Knut Solvang - Additional guitar (7)

Mikkel Eriksen - Vocoder (3)

Backing Vocals - Jörn Lande, Hans Olav Solli, Tina & Merete Brandal, Jorunn Erdahl

Additional backing vocals - Frode Henriksen, Frank Hellum, Kenneth Lyng

Produced & Mixed by Hallgeir RustanProgramming by Ronni WikmarkRecorded & mixed at Stargate StudiosAdditional recordings, Nidaros StudioMastered at Polar Studios, Sweden

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Öien - Better Than The Real Thing. 1997.

Produced & Mixed by Hallgeir Rustan

01 - Better Than The Real Thing

02 - If I Could I Would Give U Heaven

03 - Slide

04 - Be My Religion

05 - Push

06 - Around The World

07 - I Wanna Be Your President

08 - Time & Devotion

09 - Somebody's Angel

10 - It's A Ritual

11 - Love Is Ice

12 - Opportunity Rocks

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Link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/58439721/oeien-BetterThanTheRealThing.rar

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That's all for now. Hope you find anything of interest. Once again: IF you do, please leave a comment. Without any comments, there's no need spending lots of time blogging rare stuff.

See ya around - ROCK ON!