Ning - Machine / More Ning. 1971 England

Someone must've thought Ning was going to be the next big thing. It does rhyme, have to give them that foresight. Discogs shows no less than ten pressings around Europe, US, and Turkey. 

The a) side is fairly heavy in sound though musically it's pretty simplistic with somewhat annoying vocals. Cowbell opens the b) side ('Morning' yuk yuk) which leads to a laid back, almost Allman Brothers like instrumental jammer. Features a nice mid song riff and good soloing. Organ also plays a major role. I like this 45, though I didn't hear any commercial potential myself.

Pic sleeve shown is the German version. I haven't run into this title yet, but since there are three domestic pressings (no pic sleeve for the US versions), I'll probably find it (and keep it).

1/4/26 (new entry)

Energy - Nowhere to Hide / Fight For Your Freedom. 1983 England

Though labeled as part of the NWOBHM scene, you'll be looking for the data on supporting the metal claim. More like a punky hard rock, though the B) side does feature some thoughtful instrumental work.

Found this for a buck at a local vintage shop. Tempting to keep this because I'm a fan of the movement. But this one is just too blase for me. It does not appear that the album listed ever came out.

2/2/25

Ground Attack - Red Lion / Every Mother's Son. 1981 England

Though associated with the NWOBHM movement. Ground Attack sound more like a standard issue early 80s hard rock band. Not very heavy or original, the two tunes here blow by without much notice. A little AC/DC can be heard on the B side. 

11/25/24