Growers of Mushroom

growers of mushroom

Track Listings

1. Freelance Fiend

2. Sad Road To The Sea

3. Drowned My Life In Fear

4. Work My Body

5. Stray

6. With A Minute To Go

7. Growers Of Mushroom

8. Stagnant Pool

9. Sawdust Caesar

10. It's Gonna Get Better (Bonus Track)

11. Hipshaker (Bonus Track)

12. Too Many Rock 'N' Roll Times (Bonus Track)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Features Extensive Liner Notes by Chris Welch Including an in Depth Interview with Vocalist Peter French.

Growers of Mushroom,Leaf Hound,Repertoire,Blues-Rock,Boogie Rock,British Blues,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Growers of Mushroom

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Ever expanding mushroom head
hard rockin' party
Peter French + heavy riffs = great album

Growers of Mushroom
Leaf Hound
Manufacturer: Repertoire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AQBAUI
Release Date: 2005-11-07

Tracks:

Freelance Fiend
Sad Road to the Sea
Drowned My Life in Fear
Work My Body
Stray
With a Minute to Go
Growers of Mushroom
Stagnant Pool
Sawdust Caesar
It's Gonna Get Better [*]
Hipshaker [*]
Too Many Rock 'N' Roll Times

Album Details

Features Extensive Liner Notes by Chris Welch Including an in Depth Interview with Vocalist Peter French.

Customer Reviews:

Ever expanding mushroom head.......2007-03-22

This album is great, a lost treasure to be sure. I can kinda hear the Led Zep influence some here have cited, I think they sound more like Trapeze during the Medusa era. Early 70's rock, with tasty licks and strong vocals. Great package with extensive liner notes, and history of the band. Recomended

hard rockin' party.......2006-04-06

I recently purchased this cd (not for $24, thank God!). I really like it alot! First off, let's get the Zeppelin comparisons out of the way. Yea, there's a couple of songs here that sound alot like LZ. That being said, if you like Zep 1 and 2, I see no reason you won't enjoy this. One guy said they sound so much like Zep he could fool his friends. His friends aren't too bright! Black Sabbath and Rush (among others) have songs on their first couple of albums that sound alot like early Zep but it's all good. Surely no one could take offense. Zep ripped old blues artists for most of their early material, and Stairway To Heaven is so close to Taurus on Spirit's first album that Randy California could've sued if he were that kind of person. With all that out of the way, this is a really good rock'n'roll album! It's jamming party rock, and alot of fun to listen to. There are times the lead guitar reminds me more of Jorma from Jeff Airplane than Jimmy Page (Sad Road To The Sea). I think if things had been different, this group could've really made something of their selves. I wish a live recording would turn up. For the most part, this is hard driving rock that reminds me as much of Free and Mountain as Zep. The title cut sounds 60ish, but that's not a bad thing in my book. There isn't anything here new and different. It's just good hard rock, plain and simple. If you like any of the bands I mentioned and want something else in that vein, give it a try. Peter french is an excellent vocalist for this kind of music and the band is tight. Roll one up, grab a cold one, and turn up the volume!

Peter French + heavy riffs = great album.......2005-11-14

This is a very solid release if you are looking for the heavier side of early 70's hardrock albums. Yes, it sounds very much like Led Zeppelin, especially the first track, but this album still has so much orginality that it surely can stand on its own. I bought this album after having heard "In hearing of" by Atomic Rooster on which Peter French does the vocals. He really has a great rock'n'roll voice that fits so well with this kind of raw and bluesy hardrock. Extensive liner notes in the booklet, provides new info on this lost classic. And the icing of the cake, separating this even more from earlier editions is the addition of the last track, from the NEW forthcoming Leaf Hound album. And yes, its a good track, clearly vintage sounding, no need to change a winning forumla. And Pete's voice is in good shape. In my opinion this is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars though, since the songs in the end, can sound a bit meandering and repetitious. Especially some guitarsolos should have been shortened. Some more variety in the "in-your-face tracks" would have greatly improved this album also. Thus, needless to say probably, I enjoy "In hearing of" by Atomic Rooster even more than this album.

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Authentic 1971 Chug
A Lost Classic
this band was forming known as blackcat bones
EARLY LED ZEPPELIN CLONE

Growers of Mushroom...Plus
Leaf Hound
Manufacturer: See for Miles
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000011AP
Release Date: 1994-12-16

Tracks:

Freelance Fiend
Sad Road To The Sea
Drowned My Life In Fear
Work My Body
Stray
With A Minute To Go
Growers Of Mushroom
Stagnant Pool
Sawdust Caesar
It's Gonna Get Better

Customer Reviews:

Authentic 1971 Chug.......2001-08-28

Don't know if the stoner/retro-heavy bands trying to recapture early-70s riffs 'n' spliffs qualifies as the 'next big thing' these days or not, but if you like that sort of squawk, Leaf Hound - an authentic 1971 slab o' granite - is mandatory listening. Five ugly, hairy, red-eyed Picts, standing in a field of psilocybin, glare at you from the cover, looking for elves and sprites to beat unconscious. Not only did Leaf Hound come from (and return to) nowhere, they were barely here at all: this, their only album, was recorded in eleven grueling hours (shades of BLACK SABBATH, recorded in six!) The resulting cd combines early Sabbath waltzing-brontosaurus tempos with banshee-wail blues chug a la Zeppelin's first two longplayers. And truthfully, GROWERS OF MUSHROOM ain't bad at all. Frontman Pete French (later of Atomic Rooster & Randy Pie) nails the sweat-soaked grittiness of Plant without the peacock feathers; his rock-solid wailing vox really deliver, especially on 'Drowned My Life In Fear'. In fact, Leaf Hound might surprise you as a very credible working-class Zep, though the guitars of Mick Halls & Derek Brooks veer closer to Iommi than Page throughout. Wish I could rhapsodize about the legato work and soaring twin leads, but there aren't any. Leaf Hound just want to bludgeon you, lift your wallet and go drinking: there are worse ways to take a pummelling. 'Freelance Fiend', 'Sawdust Caesar', 'Stray' and the other original tracks (plus two bonus) are crisp, to the point, and devoid of the eccentricities a title like GROWERS OF MUSHROOM would indicate, but despite what seems like a lotta potential negatives, this was, for me, a highly satisfying trip into the Time Tunnel. Meat and potatoes hard rock like it used to be.

A Lost Classic.......2000-02-25

This album is killer! Seriously, this is one of the true lost classics of the 70s. If it does sound derivative at times, at least it's derivative of all the right bands. If you're a fan of Zeppelin, the Faces, or Free, you will find yourself mightily impressed by the strength of this album and be left to wonder why in the hell you haven't heard it before now. Viva Leafhound!

this band was forming known as blackcat bones.......1999-11-13

the guitarist is great I had the chance to meet him he is the best guitarist I ever heard so many people mistake him for eric clapton.This english guy is a knock out I can't wait to see him play again.He even played in many popular bands and here in the states.

EARLY LED ZEPPELIN CLONE.......1999-04-16

Ok, so they're a Led Zeppelin sound alike. But a very GOOD Zeppelin sound alike! Even though vocalist Peter French (ex Atomic Rooster) sounds more like Rod Stewart in places then Robert Plant it in no way detracts from the music. In fact I personally believe his raspy bluesy voice enhances the songs. Some of the riffs at a few places seem to have been lifted right off of one of the first three Zeppelin albums, but LEAFHOUND has added their own creative interpretation to the songs so they can easily be considered origonal. If you wish Led Zeppelin had put out just one more album in the vein of their earlier stuff, then I heartily reccommend this album for your collection!

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mushroom growers indeed!
An Honest to Gawd Lost Rock Classic
Another Unique Slice of Rock
Psychedelic/Stoned Out Classic
GOOD FOR ITS TIME....

Growers of Mushroom
Leaf Hound
Manufacturer: Repertoire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006V31
Release Date: 2002-11-18

Tracks:

Freelance Fiend
Sad Road to the Sea
Drowned My Life in Fear
Work My Body
Stray
With a Minute to Go
Growers of Mushroom
Stagnant Pool
Sawdust Ceasar - Leaf Hound
It's Going to Get Better (Single B-Side) [*] - Leaf Hound
Hip Shaker [#][*] - Leaf Hound

Album Description

German reissue of one of rock's most sought after & collectable LPs. Originally released in 1971 it includes two rare bonus tracks, 'It's Going To Get Better' (Single b-side Telefunken U) & the previously unreleased, 'Hip Shaker'. Repertoire.

Customer Reviews:

mushroom growers indeed!.......2006-11-10

I read somewhere that this was a very sought after vinyl recording from the early 70's. I am a vinyl collector so it peaked my interest. Newly released on CD, this was a very satisfying purchase! Considering it was recorded about the same time as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath were rising to the top, it makes for an interesting listen. The Leaf Hound were in that same English, blues meets psycedellic, hard rock. They may not sound as polished or professional as the mighty Zep, but still very cool. The album art work is worth the price of admission, but the late 60's, early 70's rock on this disc is also worth it! It even evokes the sound of an American hard rock pioneer, Blue Cheer.

An Honest to Gawd Lost Rock Classic.......2006-05-05

Gotta say, i've lately been mining the early 70's heavy material via Poppoff's Collectors Guide to Heavy Metal, the 70s ed., and only happened to notice this one cuz it came right before Led Zep. The description intrigued me, and I was familiar with Peter French from Cactus (which I like) so I gave it a shot. Usually, when you hope for the great lost rock classic it just doesn't live up; Leafhound truly does. Shades of Zep I and II, a touch of "Smokin" era Humble Pie, maybe a little Free as well; good solid riff based guitar playing, great vocals. I was very very pleased when I put it on and pretty much the Whole Thing is consistent from the first track on. If you like the early 70s stuff that's half riffy boogie rock and half proto-metal then this is a truly good buy.

Another Unique Slice of Rock.......2005-10-20

A friend turned me on to this band and when I listened to it the first time through, the singer reminded me of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden. Not a big fan of Alternative, I was not sure I liked Leaf Hound.

However, upon second listen, I got used to the singer and though a bit much a times, he fits the music perfectly! To my ears they are definitely in the stoner rock mold. At times they remind me of Lucifer's Friend, except the keyboards are not really there. There is also the vague Black Sabbath flavor to it. The riffing is good, and the general guitar work is a real kick!

Highly recommended.

Psychedelic/Stoned Out Classic.......2005-10-03

As a 40 yr. old African American who listens to everything from classical to neo-soul, Let me say that this rare stoner is one of the better obscure releases that I have ever had the pleasure to absorb. Tripped out rhythm and lyricism, psychedelic arrangements and soul-searing guitar licks make this one a great find for those searching for hard hippie/stoner styled rock.

Upon listening for the first time, I was blown away by the bands ability. I don't like to make comparisons, But this group reminds me a lot of Led Zepplin (vocals) and Black Sabbath (arrangements and guitar leads). This is very evident on the tracks "Stray" & "Stagnant Pool". Instantly, I was reminded of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid"...Much in the same vein as "Fairies Wear Boots" & "War Pigs".

Very good piece for its time...Get it, Get stoned and Get educated.

GOOD FOR ITS TIME...........2005-07-07

this release has been highly lauded by the "stoner" rock crowd,but is it any good??
keeping in mind when it was recorded,production techniques being what they where in the early 70's,this isnt at all bad!
not a "clasic" or "essental" in my book,but well worth a listen and worthy of a place on the collectors shelf.
as other reviewers have stated,this is along the lines of Led Zepp and Deep Purple,not so much Black Sabbath (which is what i was after).
a solid 3.5 star release

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Growers of Mushroom
Leaf Hound
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000JLSWZA
Release Date: 2006-12-13

Tracks:

Freelance Fiend
Sad Road to the Sea
Drowned My Life in Fear
Work My Body
Stray
With a Minute to Go
Growers of Mushroom
Stagnant Pool
Sawdust Ceasar - Leaf Hound
It's Going to Get Better (Single B-Side) [*] - Leaf Hound
Hip Shaker [#][*] - Leaf Hound

Album Description

Limited edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. Decca. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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