Marcus Eley - Homage - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Digitally remastered edition of one of the greatest undiscovered rock albums from 1976. Includes12 page full color booklet containing 2,500 word essay, enhanced artwork, rare photos and new interview with band leader Marcus Malone. This album is a truly a remarkable artefact. Originally issued in 1976 to little or no acclaim, the record, despite it striking cover art and incendiary contents, sank without trace until British music publication Sounds afforded the record a glowing lead review. Aficionados and avid fans of hard rock began a frantic search to obtain copies and were pleased to find that the praise was indeed well deserved. By then, however, the band had already spilt up, disillusioned by a lack of interest and receiving zero promotion. It was an incredibly unfortunate set of circumstances as the album is a true classic, a mid-seventies hard rock album with the reach and depth of a band that, without a doubt, should have risen to the very heights of success. Formed in Detroit by leader and vocalist Marcus Malone (a former member of Mitch Rider's Detroit Wheels), the group was discovered and brought to Los Angeles by 60s soul legend Ike Turner, who secured them a deal with United Artists Records. Produced by Stuart Alan Love (Phoenix, Black Sheep) the album resonates with impressive depth and maturity. The music is both accomplished and bold, fusing the grand swagger of Aerosmith with the progressive heaviness of Deep Purple. Featuring three lead guitars soloing away in a triple attack formation, alongside intricately arranged material, the record boasts a bevy of classic cuts. Album Tracks 1. Salmon Ball 2. Black Magic 3. Kelly 4. Gypsy Fever 5. Pillow Stars 6. Highschool Ladies Streetcorner Babies 7. Dream Wheel 8. Rise Unto Falcon

Album Tracks 1. Homenaje, Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy (Version for Guitar) 2. Invocacion y Danza 3. Soliloque in Ricordo de Manuel de Falla 4. I. Allegro 5. II. Andante 6. III. Allegro Vivo 7. Sarabande, FP 179 8. I. Preludio 9. II. Sarabande 10. III. Scherzino 11. IV. Barcarole 12. V. Danza Pomposa 13. No. 7. Tres Anime 14. No. 11. Lent

Since 1999, Gogol Bordello has been bringing their unique fusion of punk rock and Eastern European influences to the world, including their legendary theatrical and rambunctious live shows. From it's inception, Gogol Bordello has been a band of immigrants, with members hailing from Ukraine, Ecuador, Russia, and Ethiopia. With their upcoming eighth studio album and first in five years, Solidaritine, they are going back to singer, Eugene Hutz's more punk rock roots as heard on the new single 'Focus Coin' While finishing up the new record, the world turned upside down for Hutz and other members as the war in Ukraine started. With his mind now on helping out his homeland, Hutz has used his influence and art to raise money and awareness. He's collaborated with everyone from Les Claypool to Billy Strings in recent months, to putting together benefits featuring Patti Smith and more. Now Gogol Bordello is ready to bring their new album to the masses, and use their art to help end the war and bring Solidaritine to the world Album Tracks 1. Shot of Solidaritine 2. Focus Coin 3. Blueprint 4. The Era of the End of Eras 5. I'm Coming Out 6. Knack for Life 7. The Great Hunt of Idiot Savant 8. Take Only What You Can Carry 9. My Imaginary Son 10. Forces of Victory 11. Fire on Ice Floe 12. Gut Guidance 13. Huckleberry Generation