SA blues trio Lazy Eye new release "Pocket The Black"..soul drenched blues

Soul drenched blues. Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight. 

Lazy Eye kicked off 2016 off with a whirlwind trip across the South Pacific to the land where the Blues began. Upon reaching the quarter finals, the Hammond Organ Trio became the inaugural band to represent South Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Following the competition, the band played one show only at the legendary B.B. King’s Blues Club on Beale Street, a highlight of the trip, before heading home thoroughly grounded in the blues.

Having clocked up a multitude of miles in their tour van, the 2015 Group Of The Year (Australian Blues Music Awards) has not only developed a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in their home country but has also picked up a swag of accolades along the way including Best Blues Album for their debut release Move Me (2013 SA Blues & Roots), Best Blues Artist (2014 South Australian Music Awards) and nominations for Song Of The Year (Hole In My Pocket, 2015 Australian Blues Music Awards) and Most Popular Blues/Roots Artist (2016 South Australian Music Awards). 

On release, their brand new offering Pocket The Black has been judged the 2016 Blues Album Of The Year (Adelaide Roots & Blues Association) and has been nominated for Album Of The Year at the 2017 Australian Blues Music Awards.

Marty's review: Pocket the Black is Lazy Eye in a live studio setting that captures the true essence of their rootsy blues with soul and delivers it in a straight forward and down to earth way. Keeping the production to as close to their live show as they can, with minimal overdubs and being able to do extra takes, the album is a collection of all original soul-blues numbers with punch and vigor that showcases the professional talents of each member. 

Stream and download the album HERE:

https://lazyeyeblues.bandcamp.com/album/pocket-the-black

Official website: https://www.lazyeyeband.com/

                            

“Pocket the black is an album firmly planted in the past, present and future of the blues, a brilliant
collusion of old and new” Made In The Shade

“It’s easy to see why Lazy Eye have been getting the plaudits they easily deserve. It’s the blues done well with soul and passion.” Music SA 

“Whetter’s vocals are gritty with a velvety smack of soul” Sydney Morning Herald 

“It’s a pleasure to see a weather-beaten Hammond fronting a band and even more so when it’s wielded with style. Such is the case with Adelaide blues outfit Lazy Eye” The Australian 

“The universal recognition is testament to the hard work and drive the three piece have applied since their formation just three years ago. Their throwback blend of electric blues and old school rock ‘n’ roll has earnt them festival spots all over the country”  Rip It Up

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Chain...Two of A Kind...1973 album

During May 1973, Chain toured the country as support to the Muddy Waters Band and soon after teamed with that band's James "Peewee" Madison (guitar, vocals) and George "Mojo" Beauford (vocals, harmonica) for recordings that would form part of Chain's next LP, Two Of A Kind.

Critics saw Two Of A Kind as a comparatively low-key affair by Chain's standards. Of the four cuts featuring Madison and Beauford from Muddy's band, only the title track (written by Madison) and Little Walter's "Blues With A Feeling" provide any real excitement, despite the typically robust backing that Chain supplies. Some observers also found "Elephant" tediously self-indulgent. The album sold in only moderate numbers and by the time of its release in December'73, Chain had undergone further personnel shifts.The album is still worth a listen, especially for die-hard Chain fans.


Tracks:
"Blues With A Feeling" (Little Walter Jacobs) 
"Everybody Has To Lose Sometime" (Traditional) 
"How To Set Fire To An Elephant" (Ian Clyne) 
"Reconsider Baby" (Lowell Fulsom) 
"Two Of A Kind" (James Madison)

Chain...Two of A Kind

The Loved Ones...Magic Box 1967

The Loved Ones were an Australian rock band formed in 1965 in Melbourne following the British Invasion. The line-up of Gavin Anderson on drums, Ian Clyne on organ and piano, Gerry Humphrys on vocals and harmonica, Rob Lovett on guitar, and Kim Lynch on bass guitar recorded their early hits. Their signature song, "The Loved One" reached number two on Australian singles charts, and was later covered by INXS. In 2001 it was selected as number six on the APRA's list of Top 30 Australian songs of all time.

Their debut album, The Loved Ones' Magic Box was released late in 1967, which included other hit singles, "Ever Lovin' Man" and "Sad Dark Eyes". They disbanded in October and, although the band's main career lasted only two years, they are regarded as one of the most significant Australian bands of the 1960s. They reformed for a short tour in 1987 which provided the album, Live on Blueberry Hill. Humphrys lived in London from the mid-1970s until his death on 4 December 2005. On 27 October 2010, The Loved Ones were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame.

The Loved Ones

                                         

                                            

Sixties Downunder Vol.4..28 Oz Rock Classics..Various Australian Artists..Essential Collection

The final installment in this Raven Records series, Vol. 4, focuses on the beat and pop ends of the musical spectrum, with choice cuts ranging from Johnny Young and Kompany’s ‘Step Back’, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs’ ‘Over The Rainbow’ and The Cherokees’ ‘Minnie The Moocher’ to The Iguana’s ‘California, My Way’, Pastoral Symphony’s ‘Love Machine’ and The Flying Circus’ ‘Hayride’. Once again, this fine collection ends with several of the finest pop productions of the era in The Easybeats’ ‘St Louis’, Axiom’s ‘Arkansas Grass’ and King Fox’s ethereal ‘Unforgotten Dreams’. 

1 Dinah Lee– Don’t You Know Yokomo

2 Merv Benton & The Tamlas*– Yield Not To Temptation

3 M.P.D. Limited– Lonely Boy

4 Grantley Dee– Let The Little Girl Dance

5 Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs– Over The Rainbow

6 Bev Harrell– What Am I Doing Here With You?

7 Johnny Young & Kompany– Step Back

8 The Easybeats– Come And See Her

9 Bobby And Laurie– Hitchhiker

10 Glen Ingram & The Hi Five*– Skye Boat Song

11 Normie Rowe– Ooh La La

12 The Executives – My Aim Is To Please You

13 The Cherokees – Minnie The Moocher

14 The Loved Ones – Sad Dark Eyes

15 The Groove – Simon Says

16 The Iguana– California, My Way

17 The Virgil Brothers– Temptation’s ‘Bout To Get Me

18 Pastoral Symphony– Love Machine

19 The Strangers – Happy Without You

20 Ronnie Burns– Age Of Consent

21 Zoot – 1x2x3x4

22 The New Dream– Groupie

23 The Flying Circus– Hayride

24 Russell Morris– The Girl That I Love

25 Ronnie Charles– Katy Jane

26 The Easybeats– St. Louis

27 Axiom – Arkansas Grass

28 King Fox– Unforgotten Dreams

Sixties Downunder Vol.4..28 Oz Rock Classics

Sixties Downunder Vol.3...28 Oz Rock Classics..Various Australian Artists..Essential Collection

Volume 3 of Raven Records' essential Sixties Downunder series examines the R'n'B and psychedelic ends of the pop spectrum, with choice cuts ranging from The Easybeats’ ‘Wedding Ring’, The Throb’s ‘Black’ and M.P.D. Limited’s ‘Little Boy Sad’ to The Playboys’ ‘Sad’, The Wild Cherries’ ‘Krome Plated Yabby’ and Running Jumping Standing Still’s ‘Diddy Wah Diddy’. This fine collection ends with several of the finest pop productions of the era in Doug Parkinson In Focus’ version of The Beatles’ ‘Dear Prudence’, the Dave Miller Set’s soaring ‘Mr Guy Fawkes’ and Russell Morris’ reverberating psychedelic classic ‘The Real Thing’. 

1 The Easybeats– She's So Fine

2 Bobby & Laurie*– Someone

3 Peter Doyle & The Phantoms– Stupidity

4 M.P.D. Limited– Little Boy Sad

5 The Cicadas– That's What I Want

6 The Changing Times – Mary Lou

7 Bobby & Laurie*– Judy Green

8 The Easybeats– Wedding Ring

9 Normie Rowe– The Breaking Point

10 Ray Brown & The Whispers– Ain't It Strange

11 The Allusions– Gypsy Woman

12 The Purple Hearts– I'm Gonna Try

13 The Throb – Black

14 The Running Jumping Standing Still– Diddy Wah Diddy

15 Phil Jones & The Unknown Blues*– If I Had A Ticket

16 The La De Das– Hey Baby

17 The Twilights – What's Wrong With The Way I Live?

18 Larry's Rebels– Painter Man

19 The Wild Cherries– Krome Plated Yabby

20 James Taylor Move– Magic Eyes

21 The Playboys – Sad

22 Procession – Listen

23 Somebody's Image– Hide And Seek

24 Terry Britten– 2,000 Weeks

25 Doug Parkinson In Focus– Dear Prudence

26 The Master's Apprentices– 5.10 Man

27 The Dave Miller Set– Mr Guy Fawkes

28 Russell Morris– The Real Thing

Sixties Downunder Vol.3...28 Oz Rock Classics

Sixties Downunder Vol.2...29 Oz Rock Classics..Various Australian Artists..Essential Collection

Volume 2 of Raven Records’comprehensive chronicling of the very best Oz 1960's pop. The hits that mattered from 1965 to 1970, plus a few gems that somehow escaped attention – 29 tracks in all. 

1 Normie Rowe & The Playboys– Shakin' All Over 2:31

2 Tony Barber – Someday 2:30

3 Mike Furber & The Bowery Boys– Just A Poor Boy 2:25

4 Normie Rowe & The Playboys– Que Sera Sera 2:35

5 Ray Brown & The Whispers– Fool Fool Fool 2:39

6 Ray Columbus & The Invaders– She's A Mod 2:08

7 Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs– Sick And Tired 2:27

8 The Twilights – Bad Boy 2:08

9 The Allusions– The Dancer 1:58

10 Johnny Young & Kompany– Caralyn 2:32

11 Ronnie Burns– Coalman 2:53

12 Lynne Randell– I'll Come Running Over 2:42

13 Normie Rowe & The Playboys– Tell Him I'm Not Home 2:14

14 The Throb – Fortune Teller 2:20

15 The Easybeats– I'll Make You Happy 3:07

16 Ronnie Burns– Exit Stage Right 2:33

17 The Purple Hearts– Early In The Morning 2:08

18 The Loved Ones – The Loved One 2:45

19 The Master's Apprentices– Undecided 2:22

20 The Groop – Sorry 2:20

21 The Vibrants – Something About You 2:32

22 Jeff St. John & The Id – Big Time Operator 2:29

23 Ray Hoff & The Offbeats*– Tossin' & Turnin' 2:42

24 Max Merritt And The Meteors– Shake 2:47

25 Python Lee Jackson– Um Um Um Um 2:56

26 The Easybeats– Friday On My Mind 2:46

27 The Master's Apprentices– Elevator Driver 2:21

28 The Twilights – Cathy Come Home 2:00

29 The Groop – Such A Lovely Way 3:17

Sixties Downunder Vol.2

Sixties Downunder Vol.1 ... 27 Oz Rock Classics..Various Australian Artists..Essential Collection

The first of Raven Records' essential SIXTIES DOWNUNDER collections – a compilation of the absolute creme de la creme of Australian 1960's pop/rock. A 72-minute collection, in vibrant sound quality, featuring all this country’s 1960's legends. Raven Records includes booklet with rare pics and informative notes.

1 Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs– Poison Ivy 3:00

2 Bobby & Laurie*– I Belong With You 2:07

3 Normie Rowe & The Playboys– It Ain't Necessarily So 3:16

4 Ray Brown & The Whispers– Pride 2:12

5 Mike Furber & The Bowery Boys– You Stole My Love 2:44

6 Tony Worsley & The Blue Jays– Just A Little Bit 2:33

7 The Pink Finks– Louie, Louie 3:12

8 The Easybeats– Sorry 2:30

9 The Twilights – Needle In A Haystack 2:09

10 Steve & The Board*– The Giggle Eyed Goo! 2:15

11 The Librettos– Kicks 2:26

12 The Purple Hearts– Of Hopes And Dreams And Tombstones 2:26

13 The Master's Apprentices– Buried And Dead 2:34

14 The Black Diamonds– I Want, Need, Love You 2:59

15 The Easybeats– Women 2:30

16 Max Merritt And The Meteors– Fannie Mae 2:38

17 Bee Gees– Spicks And Specks 2:49

18 The Groop – Woman You're Breaking Me 2:11

19 The Loved Ones – Ever Lovin' Man 2:08

20 The Wild Cherries– That's Life 3:17

21 The Twilights – 9.50 2:29

22 The Master's Apprentices– Living In A Child's Dream 2:28

23 The Groove – Soothe Me 2:44

24 Normie Rowe– It's Not Easy 3:05

25 The Town Criers – Everlasting Love 2:45

26 Lynne Randell– Ciao Baby 2:23

27 Somebody's Image– Hush 2:24

Sixties Downunder Vol.1