February 10, 2015 Playlist

"...For The Whole World To See" by Death (1975/2009)
CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Death  "...For The Whole World To See"  rec. 1975, rel. 2009 (USA)
The band called Death began as Rockfire Funk Express around 1970, when the three brothers who make up the group were just teenagers. At some point the eldest brother, guitarist David Hackney, turned his sibs on to the heavy sounds of Alice Cooper, The Who, Zeppelin, Queen and Sabbath and concocted the extraordinary idea of calling the group DEATH (cuz what is heavier than death?) They recorded demos in hometown Detroit around 1973-75, the most polished of which were eventually released in 2009 on this week's classic album -- sadly, almost a decade after David Hackney died from cancer. The sound of Death was way ahead of its time: their fast-and-hard two-minute anthems of alienation would have fit right in around 1977-1980 when punk rock was all the rage, and in some ways they are the missing link between Raw Power and Bad Brains. The Hackneys continued to soldier on in musical obscurity up until about 1992, including periods as a gospel rock band (The 4th Movement) and a reggae group (Lambsblood, started in Vermont by younger bros Bobby on bass and vocals and Danis on drums). Assorted recordings from three decades have now appeared on this and two additional albums recorded long ago by the original members of Death:  Spiritual-Mental-Physical (2011) and III (2014). With the belated attention the group has received (including a moving 2013 documentary called A Band Called Death), Bobby and Danis have even toured with a 21st century line-up and I wouldn't be surprised if they were working on a brand new Death album! (UPDATE: and two months after I wrote this, Death has released a brand new 2015 album called N.E.W.!
(N) = New Release
 
Artist Song Album Year Country
LoveYour Mind And We Belong TogetherA-side 7" single (Forever Changes bous track) 1968
USA
The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceLove Or ConfusionAre You Experienced? 1967
USA/UK
Eric Burdon & The AnimalsRiver Deep Mountain High (Ike & Tina Turner)Love Is 1968
UK
 
 
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard I'm In Your Mind
  --> I'm Not In Your Mind
  --> Cellophane
  --> I'm In Your Mind Fuzz		I'm In Your Mind Fuzz (N)2014 (Castleface)Australia
Pond Elvis' Flaming StarMan It Feels Like Space Again (N)2015 (Caroline)Australia
The Bombay Royale The Island Of Dr. ElectricoThe Island Of Dr. Electrico (N)2014 (HopeStreet)Australia/India
   
 
Claudine LongetWanderloveClaudine1967
France/USA
Wolgang DaunerLady BlueEt Cetera 1970
Germany
Mel HenkeOld Mac Donald Had A Girl (trad.)La Dolce Henke1962
USA
Steely DanEverything You DidThe Royal Scam 1976
USA
   
 
DeathKeep On Knockin'...For The Whole World To See
 CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK 		recorded 1975, released 2009
USA
DeathRock 'n' Roll Victim...For The Whole World To See
 CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK 		recorded 1975, released 2009
USA
Bad BrainsWe Will NotRock For Light 1983
USA
DeathLet The World Turn...For The Whole World To See
 CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK 		recorded 1975, released 2009
USA
ParliamentRed Hot MamaFirst Thangs (compilation) rec. 1971
USA
The DirtbombsI'm Qualified To Satisfy You (Barry White)Ultraglide In Black 2001
USA
   
 
Thin LizzyThe Rise And Dear Demise of the Funky Nomadic TribesShades of a Blue Orphanage1972
Ireland
Sly & The Family StoneBabies Making BabiesFresh 1973
USA
Rotary ConnectionSunshine Of Your Love (Cream)Songs1969
USA
Muddy WatersThe Same ThingElectric Mud 1968
USA
 
  
Earth Wind & FireThat's The Way Of The WorldThat's The Way Of The World1975
USA
The Isley BrothersThat Lady (parts 1 & 2)3 + 31973
USA
Isaac HayesThe Come On / Light My Fire (The Doors - live)Live At The Sahara Tahoe1973
USA
Kool & The GangCosmic EnergyLove & Understanding1976
USA
 
  
The BlackbyrdsSpaced OutThe Blackbyrds 1974
USA
Fred Wesley & The J.B.'sBlow Your HeadDamn Right I Am Somebody1974
USA
Shuggie OtisNot AvailableInspiration Information 1974
USA
The Egyptian LoverFreak-A-HolicOne Track Mind1986
USA
PrinceLoveSexyLoveSexy1988
USA
 
  
The Friends Of DistinctionWorkin' On A Groovy ThingHighly Distinct 1969
USA
      
   
   
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