June 14, 2016 Playlist

PLEDGE DRIVE
"Madura" by Madura (1971)
CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK
Madura "Madura"  1971 (USA)
This obscure, short-lived group was the "baby brother band" to the super-popular group Chicago: both were from the city of Chicago, were on the same label (Columbia), shared a producer (J.W. Guercio whose hand-written liner notes grace albums by both), and both debuted with a double album (same marketing strategy). In fact, Madura does sound a lot like Chicago (being also a progressive jazz-influenced band), with the notable difference that Madura has NO HORNS, in fact the group is essentially a keyboard-driven power trio. The leader was Hawk Wolinski, formerly of The Shadows of Knight (he played on the American hit version of "Gloria"!), and later the keyboardist for Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. The drummer went on to lucrative session work, including playing on Air Supply's hits! So Madura is unlikely to be recalled as a highlight even for the members of the band, but if you're interested in ambitious jazz/rock hybrids of the late 20th century, this record is a forgotten classic that is at least as good as most albums by their much more famous "big brothers" from Chicago (the band, that is).
(N) = New Release
 
Artist Song Album Year Country
The Rolling Stones2000 Light Years From HomeTheir Satanic Majesties Request1967UK
The FallPledgeSub-Lingual Tablet2015UK
The Claypool Lennon Delirium Ohmerica
Monolith Of Phobos (N)2016 (ATO)USA
 
 
The Luck Of Eden Hall The Happine$$ Vending Machine
The Acceleration Of Time (N)2016 (self release)USA
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Mr. BeatNonagon Infinity (N)2016 (ATO)Australia
Adam Green Interested In Music
Aladdin (N)2016 (Totally Gross National Product)USA
The Monkees The Birth Of An Accidental Hipster
Good Times! (N)2016 (Rhino)USA/UK
The Jayhawks Ace
Paging Mr. Proust (N)2016 (Thirty Tigers)USA
   
 
Prince & The RevolutionErotic CityB-side 7" single1984USA
Emerson Lake & PalmerTaste Of My LoveLove Beach1978
UK
Jefferson AirplaneHave You Seen The Saucers?A-side 7" single1970
USA
   
 
MaduraDrinking No WineMadura
 CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK 		1971
USA
MaduraTrappedMadura
 CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK 		1971
USA
MaduraMy Love Is FreeMadura
 CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE WEEK 		1971
USA
ChicagoDoes Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?Chicago Transit Authority1969
USA
   
 
Captain BeefheartClick ClackSpotlight Kid1972
USA
Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of InventionMagic Fingers200 Motels1971
USA
The Guess WhoHang On To Your LifeShare The Land1970
Canada
The BeatlesYou Know My Name (Look Up The Number)B-side 7" singlerec. 1967, rel. 1970
UK
 
  
ChromeTV As Eyes
   / Zombie Warfare		Half Machine Lip Moves1979
USA
DeathFreakin' Out...For The Whole World To Seerec. 1974, rel. 2009
USA
MegadethPeace SellsPeace Sells...But Who's Buying?1986
USA
Metallica The Four Horsemen
Kill 'em All (N)1983 (2016 Blackened)USA
 
  
SilberbartGod4 Times Sound Razing1971
Germany
The ScorpionsLeave MeLonesome Crow1972
Germany
Blues ControlLove Is A RondoValley Tangeants2012
USA
 
  
Bobby ConnNever Get AheadBobby Conn1997
USA
      
   
   
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