BLOODROCK bloodrock 2 CP-80151
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Artist = BLOODROCK
Title = bloodrock 2
Label = CAPITOL
Catalog# = CP-80151
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year =
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
red wax vinyl
Hard Rock Foundation: Bloodrock's "Bloodrock 2"
Today, we're digging into the heavy, blues-drenched sound of early American hard rock with the second album from the Texan band, Bloodrock. We're featuring the Japanese pressing of "Bloodrock 2," released in 1970 on Capitol Records with the catalog number CP-80151.
Formed in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1969, Bloodrock was part of the first wave of American bands to take the heavy blues-rock sound of British bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath and give it a distinctly American flavor. They were known for their powerful organ-and-guitar-driven sound, dark lyrical themes, and the raw, powerful vocals of frontman Jim Rutledge.
"Bloodrock 2" is arguably the band's magnum opus and their most commercially successful album. It perfectly captures their unique sound, blending heavy, Sabbath-esque riffs with complex, almost progressive song structures. The album is a powerful journey, from the pounding opener "Lucky in the Morning" to the epic, multi-part closer "D.O.A. (Dead on Arrival)."
"D.O.A." became the band's most famous song, a chilling first-person account of a plane crash victim's final moments. With its haunting lyrics, stark musical passages, and wailing sirens, it was a controversial but unforgettable track that solidified Bloodrock's place in hard rock history.
This Japanese pressing is a fantastic find for collectors. Often featuring the iconic red "Ever Clean Records" vinyl that was common for Japanese pressings of the era, along with a high-quality gatefold sleeve and lyric insert, it's a superb way to experience this classic album.
For fans of early heavy metal, hard rock, and the darker side of the psychedelic era, "Bloodrock 2" is an essential listen. It's a powerful and uncompromising album from a band that helped lay the groundwork for heavy music in America. Come and grab this piece of rock history from our store or find it on our website!
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