Timewarp - EMPTY MONKEY

Product:

EMPTY MONKEY

Code:

CD21736

Price:

$29.95

Description:

[ERA : 60s, 70s / R&B, Rock ] Barrie McAskill was the lead singer, band leader and driving force of one of the greatest progressive soul / R&B institutions in the annals of Australian rock and pop history : Levi Smith's Clefs. Their sole LP, the pioneering heavy soul classic 'Empty Monkey', is not only very collectable, it is a bona-fide Aussie classic (possibly the best Aussie 70’s LP you’ve never heard). McAskill encouraged his band members to improve as musicians, and for them to move on as the urge arose (not unlike an antipodean John Mayall). Accordingly, up to 60 musicians passed through the band including former and future members of : Tully, Aztecs, Fraternity, SCRA, The Groove, Jeff St. John & the Id and La De Das. Between 1966 and 1971 (first as The Clefs, then Levi Smith’s Clefs and later, McAskill’s Marauders), the band released one LP, a handful of singles and an EP, all collected here, along with some live-in-the-studio rarities.
Whilst searching for the masters, Aztec lucked upon the master tapes of, not only 'Empty Monkey', but many of their singles and EP tracks PLUS the master tapes of 'Empty Monkey : The First Sessions' from late 1969. This live run-through, recorded in the early hours of the morning – straight after a gig – was originally thought “too loose” to release, so the band were allowed to record it again. Listening to it today, it is an unexpected delight, a testament to the live power of the band. The only known copy was a warped and scratched acetate, so the remastered version from the original masters is a revelation. It is, in fact, different enough and, more importantly, so magnificent, that they had no choice but to expand the release from one to two CDs. Digitally remastered by (one-time member of The Clefs : Gil Matthews). Deluxe 8 panel digi-pak, double CD, with a 24 page booklet with many rare photos and liner notes by Ian McFarlane. /
DISC ONE : Relief From a Lighted Doorway * Shotgun * You Can't Do That * Lisa * The Hunter * Shake and Finger Pop * Who is it that Shall Come * Empty Monkey * BONUS TRACKS : The Clefs singles - I Can Only Give You Everything * Roberta * A Boy like Me * Bring it to Jerome * Levi Smith's Clefs Live-in-the-Studio, 1969 - Hey Jude * McAskill's Marauders Live-in-the-Studio, November 1971 - Bye Bye Blackbird *
DISC TWO : The First Session, late 1969 - Shake and Finger Pop * Road Runner * Empty Monkey * Cool Spot * The Hunter * You Can't Do That * The Weight * Lisa * Relief From a Lighted Doorway * BONUS TRACKS : Levi Smith Clefs singles - Down in the Valley * Lawdy Miss Clawdy * Love like a Man * Piece of My Heart * Dancing and Drinking * Gonna get a Seizure * McAskill's Marauders Live-in-the-Studio, November 1971 - Lawdy Miss Clawdy

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LEVI SMITH'S CLEFS (AU)

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NEW

Price $AU:

29.95