Can’t get enough of that “new old” sound? Neither can STEFAN GRANADOS.


LOVE Love Lost (Sundazed) An album’s worth of previously unreleased Love recordings cut during the band’s short-lived tenure with Columbia Records in ’71 sees the light of day this month. The recordings, virtually unheard of until


now and made by the line-up of Arthur Lee, Frank Fayad, Craig Tarwater and Don Poncher, include early versions of songs like ‘Everybody’s Gotta Live’ – later revisited on Arthur Lee’s solo set Vindicator – and ‘Product Of The Times’ – featured in live form on Studio/Live – alongside bona fide new discoveries like ‘For A Day’ and five contemporary demos including the recently released ‘Love Jumped Through My Window’ and ‘Sad Song’. The double vinyl edition of the album adds a further five alternate versions.


NOVEMBER PICTURING THE SCENE


ANDY DAVIDSON explores a revealing new book that at last documents the definitive look of the Laurel Canyon scene.


Written by long-time resident, Harvey Kubernik, Canyon Of Dreams: The Magic And The Music of Laurel Canyon is a lavishly illustrated insider’s look at the LA zip code made famous by the likes of The Doors, Canned Heat, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, CSNY, The Eagles, and Carole King, to name just a few. Kubernik, authored, assembled and


served as curator of all the visuals in this 384 page coffee table book which features over 300 photos, many seen here for the first time in print. Along with over 200 original and deeply revealing photos by legendary folk musician and photographer Henry Diltz, providing previously unseen photographs and a firsthand photo-documented account of the scene in action. Featuring an introduction written by Ray Manzarek of The Doors and an


afterword by producer Lou Adler, through the book Kubernik traces the history of the community and its enduring legacy by following a deeply personal approach, drawing on multiple-voice narration based on exclusive interviews with the area’s musical elite. Highlights include the three surviving Doors members talking performances, recordings, band dynamics, and of course, Jim Morrison; Randy Meisner reminiscing about The Eagles first gig and the recording of One Of These Nights; Graham Nash discussing life with Joni Mitchell and describing the writing process of ‘Our House’ and Lou Adler discussing his legendary Sunset Strip venues—the Whisky a Go Go, Roxy Theater, Rainbow Bar & Grill, and Tapestry. Canyon Of Dreams: The Magic And The Music of Laurel Canyon is available now through Sterling Publishing


FLASH Flash (Esoteric) Excellent ’72 debut by former Yes men Peter Banks and Tony Kaye captures the vintage sound of the original Yes line-up. THE FLEUR DE LYS Two Sides Of (Acid Jazz) New 4 song EP by the ’60s UK legends, featuring two unreleased tracks with Sharon Tandy on lead vocals plus a blistering live version of ‘Circles’ circa-1966. FJ MCMAHON Spirit Of The Golden Juice (Rev-Ola) First time on CD for this highly sought after private press LP of loner folk, recorded by this introspective Vietnam vet upon his return to the US in ’69. MADE IN SWEDEN Made In England (Esoteric) Remastered 1970 album from the Swedish prog trio with a set that finds them sounding distinctly English… hence the title. MADNESS One Step Beyond: 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Salvo) The Nutty Boys’ classic debut gets the deluxe 2 CD treatment, featuring outtakes; live tracks, videos and more. MICHAELANGELO One Voice Many (Rev-Ola) Dreamy folk rock sounds from this late ’60s NYC aggregation, with Autoharp to the fore and guests like Wendy/Walter Carlos and Napoleon XIV. THE RAIN PARADE Crashing Dream (Cherry Red) First time on CD for this excellent 1985 album by the Paisley underground stalwarts. Finely crafted songs, chiming guitars and perfect performances by one of the great lost American bands of the ’80s. VARIOUS ARTISTS Charlie Gillette’s Radio Picks From Honky Tonk (Ace) 25 track CD of favourite tracks from the venerable London DJ’s eclectic radio show, including songs by Graham Parker, Dire Straits, Jesse Winchester and more. VARIOUS ARTISTS London Street Beats 1988-2009: 21 Years Of Acid Jazz Records (BGP) Prime trip-hop, big beat and more from Eddie Pillar’s pioneering label. VARIOUS ARTISTS Mr. Toytown Presents Volume 3 (ToyTown) Sensational 20 track comp of late ’60s/early ’70s worldwide psych sounds with tracks by Jigsaw, Timon, Soft Pillow, Peacock, Les Irresistibles and even dear old Kenny Everett. VARIOUS ARTISTS Rare Mod Volume 2 (Acid Jazz) Second set of obscure ’60s mod sounds by the likes of The Richard Kent Style, The Nocturnes, The Summer Set, The Fleur de Lys, The Gass Company and more. VARIOUS ARTISTS Saint Etienne Presents Songs For The Dog And Duck (Ace) Quirky comp from the St. Etienne duo, mixing Little Richard, Alex Chilton, Duffy Power & The Zombies with the likes of Bill Oddie & Sniff N The Tears.


DECEMBER


DEAR MR. TIME Grandfather (Wooden Hill) First time reissue of this 1970 private press concept album that falls somewhere between The Moody Blues and early King Crimson. Includes five bonus tracks not on the original LP. THE DOORS Live in New York (Rhino) Outrageous 6 CD boxset that captures the entire run of shows that the group performed at the Felt Forum in NYC, January 1970.


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Photographs courtesy of Henry Diltz


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