{"title":"Coloured Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColoured Balls is a blues\/hard rock band from Australia that was formed in 1972. With their unique sound and energetic performances, they quickly gained popularity in the music scene. Influenced by artists such as Kahvas Jute, Josefus, and Buffalo, Coloured Balls has created a distinct style that sets them apart from other bands of their time. Their music resonates with fans who appreciate raw and powerful rock tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, Coloured Balls has released several albums that have received critical acclaim. Their discography includes hits like \"Heavy Metal Kid\" and \"G.O.D.\" These songs showcase the band's talent for crafting catchy melodies combined with hard-hitting guitar riffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColoured Balls' influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary artists such as The Pink Fairies and Sir Lord Baltimore. Their impact on the Australian music scene cannot be overstated, as they paved the way for future generations of rock musicians. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, experiencing *Coloured Balls* live is an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rock-your-arse-off-live-at-festival-hall-1972","title":"Rock Your Arse Off! Live At Festival Hall 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning quality live recording documenting Coloured Balls tearing the roof off Melbourne's venerable Festival Hall - available on vinyl for the first time! This gig was recorded by Armstrong's Studio and engineered by John Sayers, who also did their\u003ci\u003e Ball Power \u003c\/i\u003eLP. This album has the entire 3-song, 30 minute set they played that night, including the only known recording of \u003ci\u003eGod\u003c\/i\u003e. with vocals!!! Their set was shortened due to them playing last on the bill and Festival Hall not exactly being a late-night sort of place. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Add Water","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP.","offer_id":50403278946635,"sku":"1094299","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/519da253-4a18-44ee-9151-0017345527a5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726559361"},{"product_id":"won-t-you-make-up-you-mind-devil-s-disciple","title":"Won't You Make Up You Mind \/ Devil's Disciple","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst-time-ever unique pairing of two of Coloured Balls' most savage bangers. Talk about being ahead of your time. This would have been right at home on Chiswick Records circa '76. If only EMI Australia would have had the *balls* to release \u003ci\u003eWon't You Make Up Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e as a single back in ‘73. Punk would have started three years earlier in Australia if that had been the case. It ended up as an album track on their godhead \u003ci\u003eBall Power\u003c\/i\u003e long player. Genuine good guy, rhythm guitarist Ian \"Bobsie\" Millar, is on lead vocals by the way. \u003ci\u003eDevil’s Disciple\u003c\/i\u003e, one of their greatest tunes, was originally relegated to the b-side of their September ‘73 single \u003ci\u003eMess Of The Blues. Won't You Make Up Your Mind\u003c\/i\u003e has never appeared on a 7\" before and this the first time \u003ci\u003eDevil's Disciple \u003c\/i\u003ehas been available on vinyl since it was originally released.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Add Water","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50465170882891,"sku":"1098674","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8d1af6a3-0002-4336-8634-44d04a92c3c9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727282352"},{"product_id":"flash-dave-the-rave","title":"Flash \/ Dave the Rave","description":"\u003cp\u003eColoured Balls' legendary and nearly impossible to find \u003ci\u003eFlash \/ Dave The Rave\u003c\/i\u003e single from November '73 is finally back in print for the first time ever. It was originally released on EMI Australia a month ahead of their essential \u003ci\u003eBall Power\u003c\/i\u003e LP. \u003ci\u003eFlash\u003c\/i\u003e is, of course, the cracking lead-off track on\u003ci\u003e Ball Power\u003c\/i\u003e and features a rare lead vocal from bassist Janis “John” Miglans. You can almost feel the air being pushed by Bobsie Millar's Strauss stacks as he rips into those opening chords right before Lobby Loyde tears into one of his trademark leads. Exclusive B-side \u003ci\u003eDave The Rave\u003c\/i\u003e has never been reissued on vinyl ever!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Add Water","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50483601834315,"sku":"1098673","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6dae001a-a08f-4c46-a589-ec973345375c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727570143"},{"product_id":"first-supper-last-or-scenes-we-didn-t-get-to-see","title":"First Supper Last or Scenes We Didn't Get To See","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheir first recordings! Before \"Ball Power\" (1973). Before \"Heavy Metal Kid\" (1974). \u003cbr\u003eProto Punk\/Boogie\/Blues\/Progressive\/Psych\/50s Rock 'n Roll\/Pop that still cannot be pigeonholed. Back in print for the first time in over 40 years. After LOBBY LOYDE had blazed a trail in THE PURPLE HEARTS, WILD CHERRIES, and THE AZTECS, he formed COLOURED BALLS and Australian rock 'n roll has never been the same. Recorded in late October\/early November ‘72, but not issued until May ‘76. Shortly after it was recorded in ‘72, their manager left their label, Havoc Records, and took COLOURED BALLS with him. He then secured them a deal with EMI Records who were offered the chance to release what became “The First Supper Last or Scenes We Didn't Get To See”. It was originally slated to be titled \"Rock Your Arse Off!\". EMI declined, saying the recordings were too raw and that there were too many different musical styles to market - which is, of course, two of COLOURED BALLS’ greatest strengths. The album was finally released in ‘76 when Lobby signed a new solo record deal with Rainbird Records to issue his \"Obsecration\" album, the tapes for \"First Supper Last\" were also dusted off for release. Sadly, Rainbird Records folded soon after it was issued, which is why original copies can fetch $400+. It’s been out of print ever since, until now. Includes detailed liners by Ian McFarlane with rare photos and flyers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Add Water","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50483602620747,"sku":"1098670","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/44d43a0d-8c9a-47b0-9afb-df494fe0e6f6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727570162"},{"product_id":"liberate-rock-singles-and-more-72-75","title":"Liberate Rock - Singles and More 72 -75","description":"\u003cp\u003eColoured Balls by the barrel-full, a double album with 16 tracks clocking in at 77 minutes. This collects all six of their singles released on the Havoc and EMI labels between '72 and '74, two live tracks recorded at their legendary Sunbury '73 festival appearance, and a cancelLed single from their final recording session in early '75, shortly before the group split. This set has everything that is not on their three studio albums. 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