Madura — Madura 1971 (USA, Psychedelic/Jazz Rock)

A two-album band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1970 by guitarist Alan DeCarlo and keyboardist David James "Hawk" Wolinski, former members of the Bangor Flying Circus. Signed to Columbia Records, they recorded two albums produced by James William Guercio (The Buckinghams and The Chicago Transit Authority). The name of the group was inspired by the Hindu temple of Meenakshi, located in the city of Madurai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Tracks:
(00:00) 01. Hawk Piano —
(01:21) 02. Drinking No Wine
(05:41) 03. Dreams
(10:05) 04. Plain As Day
(15:42) 05. My Love Is Free
(21:27) 06. Free From The Devil
(23:37) 07. My My What A World
(24:37) 08. Stimulation
(28:33) 09. Don’t Be Afraid
(30:34) 10. Damnation
(34:25) 11. See For Yourself
(40:25) 12. I Think I’m Dreaming
(44:45) 13. It’s A Good Time For Loving
(49:46) 14. Trapped
(57:33) 15. Johnny B. Goode
Reflections:
(01:03:37) 16. Realization
(01:06:54) 17. Man’s Rebirth Through Childbirth (Part 1)
(01:09:44) 18. Man’s Rebirth Through Childbirth (Part 2)
(01:10:58) 19. Joy In Old Age By Way Of Self Observation
(01:15:01) 20. Talking To Myself

Personnel:
David James «Hawk» Wolinski — keyboards, lead vocals
Alan DeCarlo — guitar, lead vocals
Ross Salomone — drums, backing vocals
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James William Guercio — producer