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The second volume of this (already) cult series of British proto-metal compilation albums. Every artist on here was a regional band in their local underground scene of the late 1960s/early 1970s.
The main thing that differentiates this series to any other, is the fact that none of the artists included had any kind of commercial release during their existence (apart from Fusion Farm, who self-released an extremely rare private press LP titled ‘Rush Job’ in 1971). All of the artists were discovered after extremely lengthy searches of old music magazines, local newspapers, concert posters, government agencies…. By any means possible! it was a lot of work but the results speak for themselves.
The one thing that joins all of these bands together (apart from being exclusively British), was their desire to play as loud and heavy as possible. This was a magical era in rock music, where Black Sabbath were the undisputed kings but the industry simply didn’t want to recognise the countless other bands that existed in their gloomy wake.
All of the recordings on Yeah Man, It’s Bloody Heavy! are taken from demos, whether originating from crusty old 1/4 inch tapes, dusty acetate discs or third generation cassette tapes. Basically, whatever format was available. As a result, sound quality varies, though we did our utmost to get these precious artefacts sounding as killer as possible.
For instance, Bonehead were close friends of Led Zeppelin. Their guitarist/vocalist Paul Lockey had previously played with Robert Plant and John Bonham in the Band Of Joy. Their track, ‘Free To Escape’, was actually an audition tape for Atlantic Records, which had been instigated by Robert himself. Unfortunately, the band broke up not long after the recording. So their recording is top notch, whereas others were taken from rehearsal tapes (such as Fusion Farm’s – Keys To Hell). But, the main thing is, there’s a spirit that unites them all.
Sit back, roll up a fat one and let your mind be blown by the obnoxious sounds and sheer weight of vintage gravity that is: ‘Yeah Man, It’s Bloody Heavy! Vol 2’.
Physical format options:
Diehard LP: 100 copies clear vinyl, gatefold sleeve. Contains bonus 7″ by Ergot in picture sleeve. Facsimile of original acetate only single. Plus 8-page booklet.
Regular black vinyl LP. 300 copies in gatefold sleeve with 8-page booklet.
CD first edition. Comes in slipcase with detailed 40-page booklet.
Side One
Mind Exchange – Vale Of Time
B.O.M.B. – Like A Dreamer
Grind – Revenge
Wicked Nun – Love So Bad
Fusion Farm – Keys To Hell
Side Two
Bonehead – Free To Escape
Peaceful Persuasion – Hoping To Be Someone Totally Different Tomorrow
Good Knight – Loving Scream
Joy – Evil Woman
Cat Iron – You Know You’ve Been Wrong
Bonus 7″ by Ergot (Diehard edition only).
Side A
Broken Picture
Side B
Frustration
