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Skin Alley - Bad Words And Evil People: The Transatlantic Anthology 1972-73 (2006)

Posted By: gribovar
Skin Alley - Bad Words And Evil People: The Transatlantic Anthology 1972-73 (2006)

Skin Alley - Bad Words And Evil People: The Transatlantic Anthology 1972-73 (2006)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 633 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 224 MB | Covers - 374 MB
Genre: Progressive/Jazz Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Castle Music (CMDDD1257)

After a strong showing in the early '70s, Skin Alley drastically changed their lineup (and shifted their musical gears a bit) for their final two albums, 1972's Two Quid Deal and 1973's Skintight. There was still a strong prog rock base to their songwriting, but their folk and rock tendencies came to the fore on these two records more than ever before. Their deft instrumental technique screamed "prog," but never overshadowed the songs with unnecessary noodling or overt showings of musical dexterity. And that's the thing - there are "songs" here. With most of the tunes clocking in under the four-minute mark, there's no room for overindulgence. The arrangements are concise and even the instrumental numbers show a deliberately sophisticated restraint. Tales from Topographic Oceans, this is not. In packaging these two fine albums together (along with two bonus singles), Castle Music has one-bettered the bootleg "greatest-hits" collections…

Skin Alley - Big Brother Is Watching You: The CBS Recordings Anthology (2011) (Repost)

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Skin Alley - Big Brother Is Watching You: The CBS Recordings Anthology (2011) (Repost)

Skin Alley - Big Brother Is Watching You: The CBS Recordings Anthology (2011)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 775 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 310 MB | Covers - 39 MB
Genre: Progressive/Jazz Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Esoteric Recordings (ECLEC 22243)

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to release a two CD anthology by legendary Ladbroke Grove underground act Skin Alley. Formed in 1969, Skin Alley were part of the infamous CLearwater stable that included fellow acts such as Hawkwind, High TIde and Trees. Skin alley’s infectious fusion of jazz and rock was suited to the time and the band became a regular attraction on the underground festival and concert circuit. Signing to CBS records in the autumn of 1969, the band recorded their debut album with producer Dick Taylor (former guitarist with the Pretty Things).
A wonderful set of music & songs, the album was shelved in favour of a new set of recordings that was released as the album to Pagham & Beyond…