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Landslide - Two Sided Fantasy 1972 (USA, Hard Blues Rock) Landslide - a group of Long Island, New York. Was established (under the name Hot Waks) former members Trax - Bobby Sallustio and brothers Joseph and Tommy Caglioti, and former band members Gullotos - Ed Cass and Billy Savoca (all of Italian origin). The album was released on Capitol Records, was produced by the band album seems to be the extent of their recording career ...Green label first #ST-11006 anyone got more info on these guys? In terms of bibliographical information, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of stuff readily available on this New York quartet. Released in 1972, their sole album “Two Sided Fantasy“ was apparently a self-produced effort (credited to Proud Productions, Inc.). With four of the five members contributing material the album offered up an enjoyable mix of blues-rock ('Everybody Knows (Slippin')'), Manassas-styled Latin-flavored rock ('Doin' What I Want') and conventional hard rock ('Happy'). Exemplified by tracks such as the leadoff rocker 'Doin' What I Want' ' the album offered up strong melodies, taunt vocals and Savoca's always tasty guitar. While the entire album is good, highlights include 'Dream Traveler' (be sure to check out Savoca's lead guitar) and the closer 'Happy'. When Landslide cut their album Two Sided Fantasy (1972) on Capitol Records, the band and the label probably had no clue that everything would end so fast. The album became a rare collector's item because of their lack of success. I am sure the album disappeared from LP racks in stores very quickly giving it the “hard to find“ tag that turned it into a valued and sought after piece. We have evidence of their efforts and one that has survived many years on this reissue. The fact that this LP resurfaced is a nod to their legacy. It does not matter how short their stay in the music world was or the importance to the history of music, they were a part of the early '70's rock that would become the classic rock that you now hear on top rock radio stations to this day. I read a review that considered their labors as inconsequential, I do not agree. If in fact what they recorded did not matter, this album would not have become a collector's item nor would music fans have the opportunity to hear it again today. Indeed this is not a great memorable album that ranks amongst the all-time classics; it is however, a solid and enjoyable listen. Possibly, with more time to develop as a group and a campaign to spread the word about their music, it may have changed the outcome of their fate. Tracks: 01. Doin 'What I Want (Billy Savoca / Ed Cass) - 0:00 02. Creepy Feelin '(Billy Savoca) - 5:20 03. Everybody Knows (Slippin ') (Tommy Caglioti / Billy Savoca) - 9:38 04. Dream Traveler (Ed Cass / Joseph Caglioti) - 16:58 05. Susan (Billy Savoca / Ed Cass) - 21:40 06. Sad And Lonely (Joseph Caglioti / Ed Cass) - 27:39 07. Little Bird (Billy Savoca / Ed Cass) - 30:44 08. Happy (Billy Savoca / Ed Cass) - 34:46 Personnel: - Ed Cass - lead vocals, drums, percussion - Billy Savoca - lead guitar, vocals, slide guitar - Joseph “Joey“ Caglioti - guitar - Bobby Sallustio - bass - Tommy Caglioti - drums, percussion, sitar
