Thanks to Tom for the rip, and this one's for Bigfootkit. And for me. And for you... I only knew about this Thunder because Bigfootkit pointed out the connection with John Nitzinger. Not a lot I could find about this album on the web, but Martin Popoff fills in the gaps.
Thunder was a duo, consisting of David Alley and Whitey Thomas. For this, their only release, they got a little help from some friends. Like Bloodrock's Randy Reeder, guitarist Bugs Henderson and, of course, John Nitzinger. John playing guitar, bass and writing about half the album.
Well, it's a fun record for sure. Very 70's, Southern funky boogie rock. I love the keyboards, funny sounds and all, and some fierce guitar picking. The vocals at times have a chipmunk quality to them, but that's alright. And the songs work just nicely for me. There's a song called King's X on the album, written by Nitzinger. Was that where the band King's X got their name from? Anyway, enjoy.
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Many thanks to you & Tom for finally allowing me to hear this one Harley. It's been a long fruitless search at my end for several years, another one scored off the never ending "wants" list. I take my hat off to you both.
bigfootkit
thanks for the thunder, glad you finally found it, will keep looking for the others on your list.
tyrone tieclip
Hi again, now i've had the chance to listen briefly to the album, i can tell you that the "chipmunk" vocals are probably caused by the playing speed of the vinyl being too fast. Three of the tracks here appeared as bonus tracks on the Nitzinger box set, and appear to be identical versions with the exception of the speed and pitch.
I think the original rippers turntable turns a little too quickly. It's only very slightly noticeable for the most part and was an interesting listen nonetheless.
All the best,
bigfootkit
While i remember, you can find that Kid Dynamite album at:
http://zosopat-zosopat.blogspot.com/
This version has the original black & white cover, but the musical content is identical,
enjoy,
bigfootkit
If you're looking for Kid Dynamite, be aware that there are 2 different album with the same name. The one with the cover you have was posted at Robots for Ronnie-blogspot.
I don't know if the link is still active.
eric
No, it's actually the same album, just two different issues on different labels with different artwork.
bigfootkit
to add a little fuel to the flame of a heated discussion? I had the Zosopat Kid Dynamite post. The link on Robotsforronnie is dead and he no longer has it on his HD. I did however find out the songtitles of that album, and they are different to the one on Zosopat's blog. also, in Martin popoff's book, he mentions tracks that are only on the Cream album.
songs on the Flighstream album are:
1 Music Man
2 Hoochie Coochie Man
3 Awakening
4 Mr. Nasty
5 Whole Lot Better
6 The Diddilla Song
7 Some People Tell Me
8 Bamboo Boogie
9 Saturday Night
songs on the Cream release are:
A1 Shotgun (2:39)
A2 Feel A Whole Lot Better (3:25) (which could be the same song as nr 5 on the Flightstream album)
A3 Uphill Peace Of Mind (4:10)
A4 Lovin' Don't Last Forever (3:25)
A5 Music Man (4:40) (nr 1 on the Flightstream album)
B1 Everything's Gonna Be Alright (3:50)
B2 Turn The World Upside Down (3:50)
B3 Mysterious Ways (3:25)
B4 Reach Out For Love (3:15)
B5 Keep On Movin' (3:15)
to be continued, for sure...
Hmmm, interesting.
I first saw the version that RFR posted on another blog years prior to the RFR post and they illustrated the post with the art from both versions saying that the musical content was the same on both issues. This info was what i was basing my assumption on, so my apoligies if i steered you wrong.
I'm pretty sure i d/led the album from RFR, so i'll have a look for it and see if there is a difference.
Bigfootkit
If they turn out to be different i'll hook you up Harley.
One quick check later, and i stand corrected, two totally different albums!
There are two songs repeated but they are totally different recordings.
Damn, how did i not pick up on this? I'm getting sloppy in my dotage.
I'll upload it for you tonight Harley.
My apoligies Eric, you were right on the money!
Bigfootkit
Thanks Bigfoot, got it!
Peach out,
Skydogg
My pleasure.
Sorry i steered you wrong in the first place though, i'm usually a thorough double-checker.
Hope u enjoy it anyway,
best wishes,
Bigfootkit
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