Bobby & Laurie - Exposiac

The third and last album recorded in 1967.  After this they split - what a pity.  Great band but this album doesn't match up to their best ('Hitchhiker') nor their first self titled album.  Still, much better than most of the stuff out there.

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Pontiac Conspiracy - 'Cycles and Cut

Where was I when this was released in 1987?  Being on the Rampant-Musicland label, I would always have a second look when I stumbled across LP's like this in the el cheapo box.   Somehow, this slipped through the cracks.

Many thanks to Dave for lending this to me so I could do an MP3 convert then blog on this site.  He knows I'm a sucker for this stuff.

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Chris Freeman

Chris is an Aussie guitarist of considerable repute.  It's only when you realise that the top of his middle fret finger is missing that things take a step up.  Wow - if we're talking about guitarists disabilities, that's a biggie.  To get around this problem, he had a metal prosthetic limb specially made up - problem solved.  The image of this is best seen on the 'Silverfinger' cover.  My advice is to listen first to the album with John Shaw - talk about a psychedelic wigout.

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Bennelong Session - Various

Much sought after 1974 Australian Christian rock/folk compilation on the Heaven label (HRS2077).  This set was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House recording studio.  Featured artists are: Kristopher, Peter Campbell, Ian & Sue Smith, Ebenezer, Maranatha and Second Hand Blues (see track list in comments section).

The second side has some heavy progressive tracks with extra wow guitar.  Well worth a listen.  It will probably never be released on ceedee so this is as good as it will get.

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The Lonely Boys - Self Titled

Ever heard of these guys before? I certainly had not - until a follower sent this my way.  Now, I can't stop playing it. Something about this, can't put my finger on it - but it's great.  Maybe it's the sound of the vocals, or the rhythm section.  Dunno, it's simply infectious.

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The Secrets - Success Without College

Pure power pop is hard to do.  OK, The Beatles made it look easy - but who's been able to do that since?  Well, these guys get pretty close.  Superb album from 1980.

Like this, try the Secrets*.  They're not actually the same band (at first, I thought they were - my research skills are crap).  Very much sought after and ultra cultish.

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The Mexican Spitfires - Lupe Velez (Mini-Album)

Their only release!!  Jangly guitars with an acoustic twist.  After this mini LP they went into the studio but ground to a halt.  Enough tracks were collected for an EP which was to be titled 'Elephant' - but it's never been released.  Now, that may not be correct (officially) - maybe it snuck out.  Would love to hear from anyone who has this or any other output. 


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