Link Wray - Rocks - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Hydrophilous Brood takes place in Pamugara, a dimensional nest immersed in a rich world where organisms are rematerialized into new hybrid species after passing through a powerful portal, a highly unpredictable artifact known as the 'Mossbane Lantern'. Each song has a thematic connection to various artifacts on the previous album (Mossbane Lantern), extrapolating the characteristics and aftereffects of those artifacts within this temperamental environment of a planet.

The Link Wray Rumble captures the raw power and rebellious spirit of one of rock 'n' roll's true originals. Link Wray changed guitar music forever with his distorted tone, primal riffs, and fearless attitude, long before distortion became the norm. This album brings together some of his most hard-hitting, instrument-driven recordings, steeped in sweat, swagger, and early rock attitude. From the iconic menace of InchRumbleInch to gritty, groove-laden cuts, these tracks sound dangerous, stripped back, and unapologetically loud. InchThe Link Wray RumbleInch is not polished rock. It is the sound of electricity meeting attitude, and a timeless reminder of how raw rock 'n' roll was meant to feel.

Guitarist and rockabilly singer Link Wray was one of the key cult figures in the history of rock 'n' roll and modern rock, having pioneered the technique of using power chords on a distorted electric guitar, most notably on his landmark hit InchRumbleInch, that was an essential feature of later heavy rock, punk and other styles. Pete Townshend of The Who said that InchIf it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble' I would have never picked up a guitar.Inch Of Shawnee native American parentage, he contracted tuberculosis while serving in the Korean War, losing a lung, and was told he might never sing again. However, he pursued a music career, and made rockabilly records before in 1958 recording InchRumbleInch, a brooding instrumental which was banned by some radio stations for fear it would incite gang violence. It proved an inspirational for just about every teenager who picked up a guitar. He had a chequered and brief recording career with major labels, frustrated by the corporate machine, and in the early '60s made his own records in an improvised studio. This collection comprises as many of the A & B sides of his early singles on a variety of labels as are available to include, plus the tracks from his two albums during this era not otherwise released as singles. It naturally includes InchRumbleInch plus his other two chart entries InchRawhideInch and InchJack The RipperInch. It's a fascinating showcase for one of rock 'n' roll's true left-field heroes, an instinctive style icon and innovato