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| Creeps - Enjoy the Creeps
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(Tracks On Wax WAX-1001 Swe-86 VG+ 375:-)
This Swedish retro act from Älmhult, Småland, aims squarely at mid-’60s garage rock, aping the bands that aped the Yardbirds, but thanks to inspired playing and inventive arrangements, they succeed in adding to the tradition rather than just running in place.
Recorded with period-appropriate atmosphere (i.e. a thick, dirty echo), the Creeps bang out nine originals, delivered with power and precision.
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| Feta Heta Linjen - Med Kisa, Brass & Brudar
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(Polydor 2379.029 Swe-71 VG+ 350:-)
Heta Linjen first appeared on record as an un-named backing group for Doris' acclaimed 1970 album, "Did You Give the World Some Love Today, Baby?". The band was led by former Hansson & Karlsson drummer Janne "Loffe" Carlsson and jazz pianist Berndt Egerbladh.
Their first album contained progressive pop in the vein of Jason's Fleece, while the second was jazzier and also included a big dose of comedy. The line-up had by now expanded and included people like singer Kisa Magnusson and Göran Lagerberg (bass-player for Tages).
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| Hansson & Karlsson - Rex
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(Polydor LPHM-46264 Swe-68 VG 375:-)
This organ and drums-based duo released three instrumental albums of flowing psychedelic soundscapes with a sound all their own. Jimi Hendrix jammed with them while touring Sweden in 1968 and recorded his own version of "Tax Free", making it the duo's most famous song.
"Rex" was recorded live and includes the track "I Love, You Love" from Stig Björkman's film "Jag Älskar, Du Älskar", where Bo Hansson had a small part.
Original Swedish pressing. The vinyl plays with some occational background noise, but no skips.
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| Hellacopters - Supershitty to the Max
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(Universal 02547-80327 EU-16 EX 1200:-)
Flat-out, high-energy, no-holds-barred, no-quarter-given, balls-to-the-wall, dirty and dangerous rock and roll, the way it's SUPPOSED to be!
The Hellacopters blast off with the mission statement "(Gotta Get Some Action) Now!" and it is full-throttle from start to finish!
This monster classic was re-released as picture disc for the 2016 Record store day. There was 1000 pressed
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| Kaipa - Inget Nytt under Solen
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(Decca SKL-5260 Ger-76 VG+ 275:-)
Hailed by many as Sweden's leading progessive band, Kaipa was formed in Uppsala in 1973 by former San Michael's members Hans Lundin and Tomas Eriksson. Their eponymous debut album was the first notable symphonic rock album to come from Sweden.
The follow up, Inget nytt under solen, saw a move toward political lyrics and more musical complexity, with resplendent sound and lush orchestration. The standout track is the 21 minute "Skenet bedrar", which showcases Lundin's maturity as a songwriter.
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| Lindblom, Anita - Hej, Hej!
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(Fontana 687.401TL Swe-64 VG+ 500:-)
Anita Lindblom var en av Sveriges populäraste schlagerartister under 1960-talet. Hon var en mångsidig artist som passade i revysammanhang och spelade bland annat hos Hagge Geigert i Uddevalla och hos Kar de Mumma på Folkan. Lindblom drog sig tillbaka från rampljuset i början av 1980-talet och kände sig förföljd av media efter skriverier om skatteskulder, kärleksförhållanden och nervsammanbrott.
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| Maggio, Veronica - Handen i Fickan
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(Universal 02537-79912 Swe-14 VG+ 800:-)
Veronica Maggio har utvecklats till en av 2010-talets mest framgångsrika svenska popartister. 2011 års "Satan i Gatan" blev ett av årets svenska musikalbum. Även uppföljarna "Handen i Fickan fast jag bryr mig" och "Den första är alltid gratis" har nått stora listframgångar.
Limited RSD edition, 1000 copies on PURPLE and BLUE vinyl.
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| Peps & Blues Quality - Sweet Mary Jane
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(Spotlight SPO-130 Swe-75 VG+ 375:-)
Per-Åke "Peps" Persson began his long and illustrious career in the mid-60's with Hässleholm blues band Downbeat Crowd and got a solo deal as Linkin' Louisiana Peps in 1966.
Peps then joined Blues Quality, a band featuring Lasse Wellander and Bosse Skoglund that changed its name to Nature when Peps left in 1970. Their album together, "Sweet Mary Jane", immediately caused trouble as the sleeve featured the band standing among cannabis plants and was promptly withdrawn from the market.
This is the 1875 second pressing with new inoffensive artwork.
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| Shanes - Shanes VI
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(Columbia SSX-1030 Swe-67 VG+ 500:-)
The Shanes were active from 1963 to 1969 and played a variety of British- and American-influenced styles, including R&B, Merseybeat, psychedelia, and instrumental pop.
This release has the "Skandinaviska Grammophon Aktiebolaget" label.
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| Träd Gräs & Stenar - Djungelns Lag
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(Tall TALL-1 Swe-72 VG/VG+ 2750:-)
Previously known as Pärson Sound, International Harvester and Harvester, these Movement pioneers became Träd, Gräs Och Stenar in 1970. Much the same way that Grateful Dead would eventually return to their country roots, these Swedes did the same, discovering the value of their ancestor's folk music and Swedish landscapes. TGS combined this with a do-it-yourself attitude, that inspired a whole new generation of Swedish groups.
"Djungelns Lag" contains live recordings, which captures the band at its most open and transcendental peak, 1971/72.
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