The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost

I have no idea where to even begin in classifying this group. I hear psychedelic influences, Beatles influences, stoner influences, indie influences, rock and dessert...and I'm not exactly sure where they fit in. You definitely cannot pigeon hole this band into any one category.

Interestingly enough, it all fits spectacularly well together. The Black Angels have created an album which I can see myself spinning rather often. They do have other material out that I haven't gotten to hear yet, but if it's anything like "Directions to See a Ghost", I know I'll dig it.

This is a definite recommendation to any psychedelic and stoner fans. Spin this record and just chill out in its ambiance.

Track listing:

01. You On The Run

02. Doves

03. Science Killer

04. Mission District

05. 18 Years

06. Deer-Ree-Shee

07. Never/Ever

08. Vikings

09. You In Color

10. The Return

11. Snake in the Grass

DL

"Buried Together" - Antrobus/Flying Hat Band split

In 1973, the Flying Hat Band was signed to Vertigo records and recorded a full length album. The label decided not to release the album and the trio disbanded in '74 after the departure of guitarist Glen Tipton. Yes, the same Glen Tipton in Judas Priest. He left the Flying Hat Band to join up with the rest of the metal gods.

Glen posseses the master tapes to the full length recording, but who knows if they will ever see the light of day. It's a shame, because the four tracks by the FHB on this split are excellent and showcase a much more bluesy side of Tipton's guitar capabilities. These guys rank up there with Deep Purple and even opened for them on one of Deep Purple's tours.

The remaining nine tracks come from prog-rock band Antrobus. I'm not playing Antrobus down at all. These tracks are some quality prog-rock sounds. Fans of King Crimson and earlier prog-rock and psychedelic rock bands will enjoy this stuff.

If for nothing else, at least download this to check out Tipton's work prior to Judas Priest.

Tracklist:

01. Antrobus - Loving You

02. Antrobus - All I Really Need

03. Antrobus - Take Me Back

04. Antrobus - Pavement Artist

05. Antrobus - Straight Jacket

06. Antrobus - Winter

07. Antrobus - Rock Band Blues

08. Antrobus - Gonna Be Free

09. Antrobus - Lightning

10. The Flying Hat Band - Seventh Plain

11. The Flying Hat Band - Reaching For The Stars

12. The Flying Hat Band - Lost Time

13. The Flying Hat Band - Coming of the Lord

DL pt.1 (Antrobus tracks)

DL pt.2 (FHB tracks)