Biff Bang Powder

Powder | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 3, 1996)
• Label: Distortions
• ASIN: B00004787D
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #603,688 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Turn Another Page

2. Gladly

3. Do I Love You

4. Magical Jack

5. I Try

6. Ruby Red Lips

7. Rodeo

8. Grimbley Leitch

9. Hate to See Her Go

10. What the People Said

11. Flowers

12. Let's Look at the Mood

13. Too Many Miles

14. Turn Another Page [Gold Star Version]

15. Grimbley Leitch [Alternate Vocal]

16. Magical Jack [Instrumental]

17. Kick Me

18. Snap Crackle & Pop

19. I Go to School

20. So Sad About Us

See all 27 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars American mod at its best, August 11, 2009

By 

Kevin D. Rathert (Carbondale, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biff Bang Powder (Audio CD)

Powder, led by guitarist/vocalist Rich Martin and bassist/vocalist brother Tom Martin, were a fiery Who/Small Faces influenced mod band hailing from CA. Unlike many of their contemporaries, Powder didn't play the typical jangly guitar pop psych of the day, 1967-69, but rather a power chord style rock. The first 16 tracks on this 77 minute disc are the complete recordings of Powder proper. Obviously influenced by the fiery style of the Who, Powder rock hard. Even the song titles, especially "Magical Jack" are reminiscent of the Who (Happy Jack). These tracks are followed by a single released by vocalist Ray Columbus & The Art Collection (Powder) with "Kick Me" paired with "Snap Crackle & Pop). Can we say Biff, Bang, Pow! Then come five tracks recorded by Powder under the moniker The Art Collection sans Mr. Columbus. Among these tracks is a great cover of The Who's "So Sad About Us." The disc ends with four tracks recorded by the Brothers Martin under the pseudonym Thomas & Richard Frost. In total, 27 tracks, 77 minutes, of mod style power pop. If you enjoy British mod rock, you'll love the music on this disc. Released on the wonderful Distortions Records label which recently announced it was discontinuing cd production, this cd may soon become extinct. Don't miss out on a real treat. This is heavy mod rock American style. At its best. Act now, don't delay lest you miss the boat. This disc was compiled by none other than 60s rock expert Alec Palao, compiler of many fine Ace Records' Big Beat releases. In other words, big time 60s hard-edged mod rock compiled by the master himself. Buy this cd. It is essential for fans of mod rock, and an absolute necessity for fans of The Who and The Small Faces. Limited to 1000 pieces, get yours before its too late.

4.0 out of 5 stars 60's Power Pop Explosion!!, July 25, 2009

By 

6 String Guy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biff Bang Powder (Audio CD)

Artist: Powder Title: Biff! Bang! Powder

How did this great music escape the notice of so many people for 40 years? Released in 1996, this is music from the 1967 - 1969 era and the band was from the San Francisco area. This ain't your average San Francisco band from the late 60's folks! This is the American version of The Who.

Led by brothers Tom and Rich Martin, these guys were hip to the sounds of The Who and The Small Faces and played in a similar style. There are several versions of the band on this disc which does provide some variety in styles but the core of the CD is from a session recorded at Gold Star Hollywood that will make you think Pete Townshend must have snuck in the building. This is terrific power pop music and if you like early Who, you will like this as well. This band fell apart apparently from lack of support from record labels and one can only ask what could have been. Much of the music presented here was apparently not satisfactory to the band when recorded but if nothing else hints at great talent that was not fulfilled. If this is all that will ever be released from Powder, we are lucky to get this much and this CD is highly recommended to lovers of mid 60's British power pop with a strong emphasis on Who style tunes. Get it!