They played inventive progressive rock, which was full of great guitar work and complex arrangements, and were the first band to be signed to a mushroom records contract. Still point zen buddhist temple in detroit, michigan. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from madder lake. Madder lake its all in your head live in studio 620 abc perth. Madder lake 12 lb toothbrush 1973 live on tv youtube. Madder lake were backup band to the rolling stones on february 17th and. None of madder lake s recordings are currently available following the closure of the festival mushroom group in 2005. A beginners guide to zen meditation, a book by zen buddhist author john daido loori. Madder lake stillpoint reissue, remastered 19732008. Even though he has health issues he played a great gig. As of may 2009, madder lake are andy burns on keyboards, fettes, kreemers, mason and mckenna. Like sebastian hardie in sydney madder lake have remained a secret known only to those who remembered swaying close eyed as their music. Recorded in just six days, stillpoint highlights madder lake s distinctive sound. Recorded in just six days, stillpoint highlights madder lakes distinctive sound.
Madder lake evolved a distinctive sound very early on. This contained their most recognisable single, 12lb toothbrush. The still point a 2010 novel by british author amy sackville. Title on spine is still point title on label is stillpoint.
The band headlined the queenscliff music festival in november 2008. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. We were delighted to surprise jac and the audience at his benefit show in ballarat when we got up to play 12 pound toothbrush. Music and culture had reflected on the initial rocknroll explosion, and all sorts of new avenues were. I gotta be honest and say that madder lake was the one band i really wanted to see the most. Madder lake hit the saucer stage this august, performing the hit album stillpoint in its entirety as well as tracks from their previous albums. Madder lake s two studio albums have been reissued by aztec music with bonus tracks added, stillpoint on 10 october 20086 and butterfly farm on 24 march 2009. Madder lake is an australian progressive rock band formed in melbourne in 1971. Stillpoint is the cd most madder lake fans remember. One massacred recording on this majestic release is madder lake s 12 lb toothbrush.
Madder lake s two studio albums have been reissued by aztec music with bonus tracks added, stillpoint on 10 october 2008 and butterfly farm on 24 march 2009. They were one of the first bands signed to the michael gudinski coowned mushroom records which released their debut single, goodbye lollipop in february 1973, followed by the album stillpoint in august. Included in this deluxe package are 7 bonus tracks, including rare bsides and live performances from sunbury 1973 and garrison. It was released on the mushroom records in 1973 and has the. And while influences can be identified english progressive groups like king crimson, family, traffic one listen to the stillpoint album should convince you that they were very much their own band. Iconic australian rock band madder lake are back with their new album world. Read madder lakes bio and find out more about madder lakes songs, albums. Having not had the chance to see them play back in the 70s and stillpoint is my favourite album, i really thought i had missed the boat. Alternative mushroom records vinyl label gatefold picture sleeve side a tracks. The music is as original, as the artist named drak, who designed and created the cover art,insane man. Stillpoint has just been rereleased in oz by aztec music. Stillpointbutterfly farm madder lake releases allmusic. Madder lake are an australian progressive rock band formed in melbourne in 1968 as san sebastian. Madder lake formed in 1971 in melbourne and lasted until 1978.
Every time i hear the raw version on this rock explosion release, i cringe and squirm. Heyo, it seems like the download pages still point to the hacked isos. They were one of the first bands signed to the michael gudinski coowned mushroom records which released their debut single, goodbye lollipop in february 1973, followed by the album stillpoint in august this contained their most recognisable single, 12lb toothbrush. Stillpoint, the 1973 debut album by the australian progressive rock band madder lake. But briefly, madder lake had two albums stillpoint and butterfly farm, the first released in 1973. Both stillpoint and the best of madder lake were reissued on cd by mushroom in the 1990s and it is believed that butterfly farm was also given a limited release. Anything from the oz standard of boogieshuffle on my way to heaven to catchy folk rock pop goodbye lollipop onto santana influenced jazz rock it all can heard on stillpoint. Find album release information for stillpointbutterfly farm madder lake on allmusic. Butterfly farm is said to be the best but stillpoint is the one with the big hits 12lb toothbrush and goodbye lollipop. In august another track from stillpoint was released, and it showed the group had lost non of their. Its unfortunate that theyre only known for their extant recordings their two excellent 1970s albums still point and butterfly farm and a best of compilation.
Best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Beware of hacked isos if you downloaded linux mint on february. They were one of the first bands signed to the michael gudinski co. A third madder lake album world without fettes was released in september 20. Aussie rock band madder lake with salmon song, the opening track from their album stillpoint. Madder lake to perform stillpoint at the flying saucer. Madder lake stillpoint 1973 aussie, inventive progressive rock, 2008 aztec reissue it all seems so long ago, but in the early seventies australia hosted a burgeoning music scene that built on the garage pop explosion of the sixties. According to mick, the groups sound was very much in place by 1971. Wel l, this sunbury reveler stood gob smacked for the whole hour they played, it was like a dream come true.
Madder lake stillpoint cd aztec music for sale online ebay. Very similar to madder lake stillpoint but with slight label layout differences. Still point was recorded in melbourne australia in 1973 to be precise. We have combined madder lake s two classic seventies albums. No matter which of the cds you buy, youll wind up with a great look into early70s australian music. Madder lake remastered abc newcastle nsw australian. The band really began to take off after an appearance at the legendary sunbury 72 pop festival on the outskirts of melbourne. Recorded in just six days, stillpoint highlights madder lake s distinctive sound which was mostly due to the combination of fettes unique often effects laden vocals, masons understated bluestinged guitar playing, the sparse yet effective use of mckinnons keyboards and the agile drive of the rhythm section. It was released on the mushroom records in 1973 and has the identifying code of mrl 34915. Madder lake stillpoint 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Title on spine is still point title on label is stillpoint on labels.
The group is madder lake and this is a vinyl album and is titled stillpoint. Stillpoint and butterfly farm into a deluxe 2cd set with 11 bonus tracks. Stillpoint, an album by madder lake on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Still point by madder lake album, progressive rock. Madder lake formed in melbourne in 1968, they were one of the first bands signed to the michael gudinski coowned mushroom records which released their debut single, goodbye lollipop in february 1973, followed by the album stillpoint in august, featuring their. Following the single was the release of stillpoint, an album that original was. Join famed guitarist brenden mason of madder lake who discusses the history of the band which is. Andy burns on keyboards, fettes, kreemers, mason and mckenna. I know this record well as i am the youngest brother of mckinnon, the original key board player in madder lake. At the same festival the following year, they all but stole the show, taking three encores from an ecstatic crowd. Still point may refer to the still point, a 1986 australian film. Madder lake s debut is a varied work, that references many of the influences of its day. Madder lake were one of the first acts signed to the then infant mushroom records and had a hit with 12lb toothbrush from their still point album which has just been completely remastered. Madder lake 1973 stillpoint australia heavy prog progressive rock s.
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