(West Coast/Folk-rock/Psych) Anonymous - Inside the Shadow (1976); J. Rider - No Longer Anonymous (1977) - 2000, APE (image+.cue), lossless

After the demise of Sixties garage psych legends SIR WINSTON & THE COMMONS, writer/vocalist/guitarist Ron Matelic reformed the band into a jangly swirling blend of THE BYRDS, JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD with male and female vocals, electric 12-string guitar, lead guitar, bass, driving percussion and outstanding original songwriting.

ANONYMOUS' sole LP "Inside the Shadow" was released in 1976 in a small pressing of 300 copies. Original copies now sell in collector circles for $600-plus. A second album of original material was recorded in 1977 after the band's name changed to J. RIDER but remained unreleased until a vinyl issue of 375 copies was issued in the mid-90's (long sold out). BOTH excellent LPs are now available on ONE COMPACT DISC. Liner notes, band history by Ron Matelic. Outstanding stuff!

Both albums on one CD by this superb US band. Anonymous released their only album in 1976 as a private pressing. It's a startling West Coast styled album with male/female vocals and jangling, ringing guitar work. Imagine Jefferson Airplane jamming with The Trees and Rumours era Fleetwood Mac and you are some where close to the folk/acid rock majesty of this record.