Category Archives: (Australia)

January 12, 2012

SMITH’S COMFORT

Smith’s Comfort (Heaven  HRS 1003)  1975  Australia *     Smith’s Comfort (otherwise known as the Australian duo of Ian & Sue Smith) had previously appeared on the live album Bennelong Session, where they performed four songs in the acoustic … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2011

LARRY NORMAN

Larry Norman (Starstorm/Rhema S777-1) 1977 Australia*   Although it’s basically a sampler lp of OVTP and Garden tracks, this ten-song Australia-only self-titled release (usually referred to as Starstorm) remains just about the most sought after album for that particularly zealous … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2011

STILL WATERS

Flying High (Genesis GS-5005)  1978  Australia* Enjoyable jazz-rock outfit from Australia.  A mix of funky stuff, breezy upbeat songs, smooth grooves and dreamy moods, alternating male and female lead vocals, backed by acoustic and electric guitars, electric piano, flute, synthesizer, … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2010

FAMILY TREE, THE (Australia)

If We Abide (Lamb & Lion LL-1023) 1975 The Family Tree’s US release If We Abide is the same album as The Word Becomes Music under the name Family. Only the cover is different. (The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2010

FAMILY TREE, THE (Australia)

On Fire! (Lamb & Lion LL-1018) 1975 Three Australian guys with a lively poprock sound bulging with horns and power harmonies, coming across as a busier more commercial Malcolm and Alwyn. Some Beatlesque strings, fuzz, wah-wah – they even cash … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2009

GOD SQUAD

Jesus Christ Greatest Hits (Mowtown Label Stelo 9919) 1971 Australia* Tracks: 01 – Superstar 02 – My Sweet Lord 03 – Spirit In The Sky 04 – Bridge Over Troubled Water 05 – Let It Be 06 – Wade In … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2009

FISHES

The Fishes (Unison UEP 707) 1970? Australia * The Fishes – what a great name for a group! The Fishes are four college-age Australian girls doing simple but pleasant harmonized folk. Four songs: ‘He’s Everything To Me’, ‘Lord, When I … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2009

FAMILY (Australia)

The Key Of Love (Milk & Honey MH 1027) 1980 By this time a total mellowing out had occurred as the boys find themselves joining the light-rock/MOR ranks of Air Supply, Toto, The Bee Gees and Glad. Okay, so it … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2009

FISHES, THE

The Fishes (Unison UEP 707) 1970? Australia * The Fishes – what a great name for a group! The Fishes are four college-age Australian girls doing simple but pleasant harmonized folk. Four songs: ‘He’s Everything To Me’, ‘Lord, When I … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2009

BAKERY

Momento  (Astor Alps 1035) 1972 Australia Tracks: 01 – Holocast 02 – Pete For Jennie 03 – Living With A Memory 04 – Ss Bounce 05 – The Gift 06 – When Im Feeling 07 – Faith To Sing Song … Continue reading →

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