Inspired by TRAFFIC, SANTANA and WEATHER REPORT, AYERS ROCK were a leading Australian jazz-rock band back in the 70's. The 5-piece set built their reputation on solid musicianship and complex arrangements and were the first Aussies to play to massive crowds on the US touring circuit, predating The LITTLE RIVER BAND, AC/DC, AIR SUPPLY, MEN AT WORK and INXS. They made two albums before splitting up in 1976, then the band's two vocalists and guitar players reformed again in the early 80's, with the help of new musicians, to record a third album.
Taped live in Melbourne over two nights in September 1974, their first album, "Big Red Rock", is made up of rather bluesy, rock-based songs with sax and flute that give it a slight jazzy feel.
Their second album, "Beyond" (1976), however, is a different kind of beast. Here, the band goes for a much more fusion feel, with great drumming and strong vocals.
Tracks
Big Red Rock
1. Lady Montego
2. Talkin` `bout You
3. Goin` Home
4. Crazy Boys
5. Nostalgic Blues
6. Big Red Rock
7. Boogie Woogie Waltz
8. Get Out To The Country
Beyond
1. Moondah (Beyond)
2. A Place To Go
3. Catchanemu
4. Song For Darwin
5. Angel In Disguise
6. Little Kings
LINKS:
Big Red Rock
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Beyond
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ReplyDeleteGreat site Blues Creation is some wild stuff!!! Keep up the good work. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBok! Hvala za svu tu divnu mjuzu. Napisao si da ćeš pustiti još od Keef Hartley Banda pa me zanima koje albume pošto prva 4 LP imam ali ostale ne mogu naći. Ja san ti se već javljao (mislio sam da ti je naslovnica slikana na Twin Horn Bikers Days). Bok
ReplyDeleteOvo imam od Hartleya - mislim da je to sve što je napravio u KHB i Dog Soldier.
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SEVENTY SECOND BRAVE
LITTLE BIG BAND
THE BATTLE OF NW6
LANCASHIRE HUSTLER
THE TIME IS NEAR
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rockanthology
I'm gonnna try Ayers Rock. It's completely unknown to me.
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Imao bih jedno pitanje : Zasto je koliko ja bar vidim nemoguce nac nista od Beatlesa ili od Stonesa ( studijski albumi ) - na ovim music blogovima !?? Ti si jedini stavio ovaj bijeli album , moze li se sta ocekivat u buducnosti ?
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Inace koliko ja pratim - ovaj tvoj prostor je za mene medju prvih 5 definitivno, imam 40 godina i gomilu ove muzike nisam nikad cuo iako sam citao o njoj , ne preferiram sve al dobar dio svakako da , by the way fin pogled na ( sa ) plaze .
be good !!!!
Thanks for the Ayers Rock. I'm from Melbourne and loved this band. I've got Big Red Rock on vinyl but it's much the worse for wear so this is very welcome.
ReplyDelete*Many* thanks for AYERS ROCK "Beyond" - I've long enjoyed "Big Red Rock" and am really looking forward to hearing another LP from this excellent group!
ReplyDeleteFor Yutopia: Bit ce i toga ali se racuna da to vec svi imaju. Od nedjelje na redu je 20 albuma ex yu scene iz 70setih.
ReplyDeleterockantologija
Another thanks from Australia for Ayers Rock. Great great stuff.
ReplyDeleteGreatings to Ausie friends!!!
ReplyDeleterockanthology
Not one but BOTH Ayers Rock albums?? You are too kind. Thanks a million.
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Cpt. Beyond
I had never heard of these guys but they are great. Really professional sounding recording aswell, its obvious these guys could play.
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Gordon
These Japanese group is fantastic. Very good guitar and amazing vocals. Thanks again!!
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