Zeppelin, sabbath, purple, heep, king crimson, gentle giant and camel could easily have been regarded as peers. Blackfeather were one of the most popular and successful groups of the early 70s, and produced one of the landmark aussie progressive rock albums, but a major split early in the groups history disabled what should have been a promising career for founder john robinson. Blackfeatherat the mountains of madnessprogressive. Black feather at the mountains of madness 1971 youtube. At the mountains of madness blackfeather releases allmusic. The album at the mountains of madness was released in 1971 and got to number 14. An epic underground progressive aussie record of the 70s.
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Aug 03, 2011 blackfeather mangos theme part 2 duration. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness limited collectors edition, import. Watch the video for at the mountains of madness from blackfeather s at the mountains of madness for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The music certainly holds its own against similar bands from that glorious era. An early heavy rock version recorded their debut album, at the mountains of madness april 1971, which peaked at number seven on the goset top 20 albums chart. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness for sale online ebay. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness 1971 blkftr71. Blackfeather listen and stream free music, albums, new. Zeppelin, sabbath, purple, heep, king crimson, gentle giant and camel. At the mountains of madness by blackfeather album, psychedelic. Originally released in 1971 on the australian infinity label, this debut album is undoubtedly one of the best heavy progressive records ever.
Massive and inventive guitar riffs, powerful and fluid solos, very solid rhythm section, catchy and adventurous melodies and clean and very dynamic production. Blackfeathers profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness 1971 aussie. At the mountains of madness 1971 the australian blackfeather began playing their unique style of guitarpowered psychedelic bluesrock in the sydney area in 1970 and their energetic live performances soon catapaulted them into the national spotlight. At the mountains of madness import blackfeather format. Blackfeather was an australian band founded in 1970 and led for most of its tenyear existence by singer neale johns. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness full album youtube. Features song lyrics for blackfeather s at the mountains of madness album. This incarnation of blackfeather were soon to split after the albums release. Blackfeather are an australian rock group which formed in april 1970. The australian blackfeather began playing their unique style of guitarpowered psychedelic bluesrock in the sydney area in 1970 and their energetic live. It provided the single, seasons of change may 1971, which was co. Find album release information for at the mountains of madness blackfeather on allmusic. There was a bewildering series of lineup changes, with blackfeather going through at least six major incarnations.
Blackfeather blackfeather at the mountains of madness music. This incarnation of blackfeather were soon to split after the. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness 2002, karmapack. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness vinyl amazon. The groups personnel was fluid in the second half of the. It was a strong national seller back in the day and remains one of the most highly regarded heavy psych releases. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness 1971, vinyl. The single slippin and slidin bw fly on my nose was released in 1973 and got to number 85.
The list is a veritable whos who of the 70s rock scene. Aztec records presents this fully remastered cd edition of the legendary blackfeather album at the mountains of madness. The album starts with the selftitled song in which neale johns vocalist by having a gloomy atmosphere in the background tries to portray the scenery of the mountain of madness. The australian blackfeather began playing their unique style of guitarpowered psychedelic bluesrock in the sydney area in 1970 and their energetic live performances soon catapaulted them into the national spotlight. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness 2002, vinyl discogs. Blackfeatherat the mountains of madnessprogressive rock. At the mountains of madness, an album by blackfeather. Festival d 34159 blackfeather at the mountains of madness 1971 recordings, australia 163630639423. An early heavy rock version recorded their debut album, at the mountains of madness april 1971, which peaked at number seven on. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness full album free. There were a bewildering series of lineup changes, with blackfeather going through at least six major incarnations between 1970 and 1983. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness for sale online.
Blackfeather at the mountains of madness 1971, vinyl discogs. Features song lyrics for blackfeathers at the mountains of madness album. Aug 21, 2012 blackfeather was an australian band founded in 1970 and led for most of its tenyear existence by singer neale johns. Blackfeather at the mountains of madness vinyl discogs. Originally issued on festivals newly inaugurated progressive label infinity in april 1971, the record has had an extraordinary lifespan. Their debut at the mountains of madness offers some material potentially worthy of that historical significance, but the album is otherwise marred by inconsistent songwriting and an execution that tempts being called halfbaked. In this album contributed also as a guest on recorder and percussion in seasons of change song the late bon scott acdc first singer, who was then in a band called fraternity. Blackfeather blackfeather at the mountains of madness.