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Freaker’s Ball | #23 | 2015 October 13

Album art of "Rush" by "Rush"

Today we’re joined by the eminent Jimi Hendrix and his experienced cadre of musicians, alongside the noticably-lacking-Neil-Paert Rush, the well-keyed Stevie Wonder, and the perennial favorite, Yes. Also appearing: a quality Frank Zappa creation, lightning-struck Bowie, Judas Priest the Younger, and a murderous Neil Young.

Track List

  1. “Going for the One” by Yes on Going for the One released 1977
  2. “What You’re Doing” by Rush on Rush released 1974
  3. “Watch That Man” by David Bowie on Aladdin Sane released 1973
  4. “Tyrant” by Judas Priest on Sad Wings of Destiny released 1976
  5. “Voodoo Chile” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience on Electric Ladyland released 1968
  6. “Contusion” by Stevie Wonder on Songs in the Key of Life released 1976
  7. “Mr. Green Genes” by Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention on Uncle Meat released 1969
  8. “Down by the River” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse on Everybody Knows this is Nowhere released 1969

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Freaker’s Ball | #22 | 2015 October 6

yardbirds-rave-upIt’s another varied array of genres over at the Freaker’s Ball. We start off with some Uriah Heep prog-rock, get into some early southern rock with Wet Willie, and have a rave up with the yardbirds.

Track List

  1. Salisbury | Salisbury (1970) | Uriah Heep
  2. Red Hot Chicken | Wet Willie II (1972) | Wet Willie
  3. Song is Over | Who’s Next (1971) | The Who
  4. I’m a Man | Having a Rave Up with The Yardbirds (1965) | The Yardbirds
  5. Four Wheels | 38 Special (1977) | 38 Special
  6. I’m Waiting for the Man | Lou Reed Live (1975) | Lou Reed
  7. Watcher of the Skies | Foxtrot (1972) | Genesis

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Freaker’s Ball | #21 | 2015 September 29

Too_Hot_to_Handle

Mac’s back to save us from the Prog Rockpocalypse. We’re playing a nice mix of blues, psychedelic  funk, and rock, and even a dramatic recitation of the liner notes of “Too Hot to Handle” by Mac. 

Track List

  1. Walking in Space | Hair: The Original Broadway Cast Recording (1968) | Hair
  2. Me and Bobby McGee | Too Old to Change (1979) | Jerry Jeff Walker
  3. Shock Me | Love Gun (1977) | KISS
  4. No Place to Go | Fire on the Mountain (1974) | The Charlie Daniels Band
  5. Ain’t No Half Steppin’ | Too Hot to Handle (1977) | Heat Wave
  6. I Cheat The Hangman | Stampede (1975) | The Doobie Brothers
  7. Cool Change | First Under the Wire (1979) | Little River Band
  8. Standing in the Rain | Out of the Blue (1977) | Electric Light Orchestra

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Freaker’s Ball | #20 | 2015 September 22

octopus_by_gentle_giant_cropped

Once again, Mitchell’s at the reins. Today’s show starts off with some metal, courtesy of Sabbath and Uriah Heep, and then we transition into some progressive rock tracks, notably the Orwellian Dogs and two features from some of the more obscure prog rock bands, Happy the Man and Starcastle.

Track List

  1. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath | Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973) | Black Sabbath
  2. Shadows of Grief | Look at Yourself (1971) | Uriah Heep
  3. The Boys in the Band | Octopus (1969) | Gentle Giant
  4. Dogs | Animals (1977) | Pink Floyd
  5. Upon the Rainbow (Befrost) | Happy the Man (1977) | Happy the Man
  6. To the Fire Wind | Starcastle (1976) | Starcastle

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Freaker’s Ball | #19 | 2015 September 15

rising

Mitchell’s solo today, so we’re playing exorbitantly long progressive rock tracks, mixed with some heavy metal and swamp rock. You’re going to like the way this sounds; I guarantee it.

Track List

  1. A Light in the Black | Rising (1976) | Rainbow
  2. Who Are the Brain Police? | Freak Out! (1966) | The Mothers of Invention
  3. August | Four Sail (1969) | Love
  4. Keep on Chooglin’ | Bayou Country (1969) | Creedence Clearwater Revival
  5. Rivmic Melodies | Volume Two (1969) | Soft Machine
  6. The Court of the Crimson King | In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) | King Crimson

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