​When Van Morrison said goodbye, two different line-ups were ready to continue as Them – but legal action meant that the group’s name could only be used outside the UK. To cut a long story short: the line-up with the McAuley brothers teamed up with producer Kim Fowley who called them The Belfast Gypsies and recorded an entire LP that would only be released in Holland and Scandinavia in 1967.  It sank like a stone. Regretfully so, because even if Jackie McAauley imitates Van’s vocals and ‘Gloria’s Dream’ is just a remake of ‘Gloria’, this is a nice set of hard, uncompromising beat music (now labelled ‘garage’).  The 2cd reissue by Cherry Red boasts nine interesting extras, such as three single mixes, the entire French EP (boasting one song exclusive to that format), and a demo that never made it the original album.  Seven of the twelve LP tracks are taken from the recently discovered master tapes.
This 2Cd comes with a great booklet, including a new essay of no less than 6,000 words. Radio 68 www.radio68.be  plays choice tracks on Sunday 21, Tuesday 23, Sunday 28 and Tuesday 30 June. 

​Tight drum and bass lines, a muddy harmonica player that sometimes does not color within the pragmatic lines and a guitarist who inhumane lets authenticity reign supreme, and sounds just a bit louder than on the previous records. Great blues record that borders on some garage rock!

Elvis had a great love and admiration for the black blues and rhythm and blues artists. Their songs were often the reason for Presley to completely customize them in his version. But his vocal performance has also been greatly influenced by them. The 30 songs by black artists brought together here also prove that the originals should not be inferior to Elvis' versions. Recommended!

​Vibrant folk music with a touch of classic or jazz makes the Bragr quartet a true representative of the sound of Scandinavia.

​This sophomore album by Nick D’Virgilio must be listened to as a concept album. And in that he succeeded very well. 

​Four masters of (frame) drums show their sophisticated techniques inspired by their culture background and the four elements.  Very educational.

​Not only as a memory, but also to enjoy an exceptional three-day psychedelic festival.  Great live compilation on … Fruits de Mer Records, of course!

​No more words, only deeds.  Listen to John’s emotional and well balanced songs. We definitely gonna miss him.  Recommended!

​Tears came to my eyes by listening to this beautiful, almost autobiographical album.  Maybe John taught the time was right, his passing is too early for his fans.  Thank you John for these twelve sensitive songs, we also “…could use A Little Bit More”.

​Jim incorporates different musical influences in his tracks. Very nice!

​David knows how to bring different musical styles. An interesting debut!

​Sometimes heavy, sometimes jazzy, but always progressive.  The Finnish prog by Rantama has complex structures, difficult to find melodies,  but above all a lot of potential.

​This album for me is a nice introduction to Walter Ricci. Jazzy pop tunes. 

​Again Papik brings us songs by Battisti in a new jacket of pop and nu jazz. Recommended for lovers of smooth & nu jazz!

​Forget the standard coverband they were once.  MB Mannish Boy succeed in a real career switch with powerful own songs.  Seventies bluesrock to cherish.

Nine poetic songs swirl through nature to your mind.  Artistic beauty in a musical canvas.

​The in Europe unknown Joel Siegel was in the seventies a  discovery by David Crosby.  You can hear the influence of the legendary CSN&Y in the harmony vocals, but Joel Siegel has a more classic funky style. After a few songs you can’t stop listening.  Just great!

​Keep On Running,( please!) Joe Edwards first attempt to give a new twist on folk-blues.  Why do I think J.J. Cale would be very happen to hear this debut?

​Extremely strong  album from Haïtian voodoo diva Moonlight Benjamin and guitarist Matthias Pascaud.  Ten funky bluesrock songs to dance, to sing, to enjoy.  Recommended!

​About 6 decades later, Bear Family surprises us with all the songs Dennis Herrold recorded at his ‘Hip Hip Baby’ session in the fifties. During the same session, Dickerson, who was under contract with Imperial, also recorded ‘Boppin’ In The Dark’, which can also be found on these 10". And if this is not impressive enough, on the enclosed CD you get all the songs of the vinyl, supplemented with 5 tracks. These are ‘Stood Up’ in the versions of Ricky Nelson and Tony Wilson, ‘Precious’ by Bob Luman, ‘Falling In Love’ by Warner Mack and ‘Sugar Lips’ by Justin Tubb. Dub Dickerson and / or Emma Lee Herrold are involved in all of these songs as songwriters. In addition, on the four-page supplement, you will receive for the first time a very complete biography of Dennis, Emma Lee and Dub, by Alexander Petrauskas. Need it be said that this release is not to be missed?

​Again it’s clear that Ella was alone in her class, and is still the greatest jazz singer there ever was!

​This compilation in Bear Family’s 'Rock' series contains all the uptempo tracks that The Coasters recorded for Atco Records between 1957 and 1962. Very high quality doowop and rock 'n' roll. A must have!

​Their latest release "Higher Up" dates back to 2002. High Time to unleash a seventh release to their fanbase. ‘One Of These Days’ is a brilliant release! Highly recommended…