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Bedlam Anthology
Bedlam
Bedlam Anthology
Bedlam
6CD anthology of Brit hard rock pioneers Bedlam, an early Cozy Powell venture that ended when he left in 1974 for a solo career. Includes original and new mixes of their highly-regarded 1973 album for the Chrysalis label as well as live recordings and studio out-takes. Issued in the summer of 1973, the self-titled debut album by Bedlam is regarded by admirers as a cornerstone of early 70s British hard rock, described by collector guide book Galactic Ramble as "buried treasure" for metal fans. A later incarnation of West Midlands turn-of-the decade rockers Big Bertha (actually The Ace Kefford Stand minus ex-Move man Ace), Bedlam comprised brothers Dave and Denny Ball, former Jeff Beck drummer Cozy Powell and singer Frank Aiello, previously half of mid-60s mod duo The Truth. Unfortunately the band collapsed in 1974 when Powell and Aiello opted to sign with Mickie Most after Cozy scored a Top Three single with 'Dance With The Devil'. A hugely expanded 50th anniversary edition of their sole LP, 'The Bedlam Anthology' is a six- CD celebration of the band. The first four CDs feature the original album mix, a new 2023 remix prepared by Denny Ball from the original multi-tracks and a pair of thunderous live shows from late 1973 and early 1974, the latter recorded at the end of their American tour with Black Sabbath. Disc Five is a 1970 Big Bertha live set taped during a brief tour of Germany, while Disc Six comprises a stack of 1968-1970 demos and singles, tracking the Ball/Ball/Powell triumvirate from their early days as Cream-inspired trio Ideal Milk through to associations with Ace Kefford and former Tintern Abbey frontman David MacTavish.
Media | Music CD (Compact Disc) |
Number of discs | 6 |
Released | June 30, 2023 |
EAN/UPC | 5013929192904 |
Label | WARNER MUSIC CRSEGBOX129 |
Genre | Rock Rock / Pop |
Dimensions | 130 × 134 × 21 mm · 392 g |
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- 1812 Thrashed (Ideal Milk)
- Nsu (Ideal Milk)
- Hideaway (Ideal Milk)
- Steppin' out (Ideal Milk)
- For Your Love (Demo Version) (The Ace Kefford Stand)
- Born to Be Wild (The Ace Kefford Stand)
- Daughter of the Sun (The Ace Kefford Stand)
- For Your Love (Single Version) the Ace Kefford Stand
- Gravy Booby Jamm (The Ace Kefford Stand)
- This World's an Apple (Big Bertha Featuring Ace Kefford)
- Munich City (Big Bertha)
- Funky Woman (Big Bertha)
- Ring of Fire (Big Bertha)
- Time of the Season (Big Bertha)
- At the Gateway (Bedlam)
- Candy (Rainbow over New York) (Bedlam)