Any love for Brian Auger's Oblivion Express?

[Theo]

I've come pretty late to Oblivion Express. I've mainly know Auger through Julie Driscoll & Trinity: I have some of their albums on the Marmalade imprint, and a copy of their 'reunion' album "Encore".

However, having a blast catching up with his OE stuff via streaming channels. "Closer To It" is a favourite so far. Any other recommendations? There's not that much of it on Spotify...

 

[Snufkin]

I do remember seeing him play back in about 1971/2 and he was pretty good. I love his work with Julie Driscoll but haven’t heard much else. As far as love is concerned, this Andorran label clearly does as they have rereleased just about everything he has ever done.

Disconforme SL - https://www.discogs.com/label/46036-Disconforme-SL

 

[Theo]

Thanks for that. I've picked up a copy of "Closer To It" on original US vinyl, and might rely on a decent compilation to fill in the other gaps.

 

[MARKY758]

Live Oblivion Express Vol 1 & 2 from 1974 is excellent especially Bumpin on Sunset

 

[Seeker_UK]

I got into them after watching the re-broadcast Belgian Pop Shop set broadcast in '87 as "Rock of the 70s" (also introduced me to Curved Air, Genesis, VdGG, Family).

Off the back of that I got "Befour" but in the late 80s, Oblivion Express Lps were only available second-hand and were expensive so that's all I got. If you want to dip your toe, you can't wrong with this set:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G7OK7UA/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

 

[Theo]

Loving 'Closer to it'! Hammond B3 and bongo frenzy:

 

[Seeker_UK]

Not the Popshop performance from 1970 but pretty good nevertheless

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=796556507715383

Enjoy