Kingdom Come,' is fat, dirty, and very, very heavy. All the guitar, uh, sounds, I guess, are fuzzy and blunt, vocals are hollered with startling urgency and even the slower songs move like a staggering giant. Impressive considering it was 1970! Followed by an eponymous 1971 release that brought in a 2nd guitar and was almost equally as thunderous. Both are on this double-disc release.

Sir Lord Baltimore was a trio from Brooklyn that left one big scorching mark on the early metal scene that was developing during the late 1960's and early 1970's. This band is often grouped in with many English bands of the era, like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. While these bands reached a higher level in the industry than Sir Lord Baltimore, it must be said that the band from Brooklyn encompassed a sound so pure and raw that it simply will knock you over the first time you hear them.
With the help of the internet and die-hard metal fans; bands like Sir Lord Baltimore and Blue Cheer are finally getting the respect they deserve.
This CD contains both Sir Lord Baltimore albums and is simply mind blowing! The lyrics alone are just incredible, and when you think that the drummer is also the lead singer it's all the more mind-numbing. The guitar and bass work are intense, and when put all together, is like being caught in a heavy metal thunderstorm.
The song "Lake Isle of Innersfree" deserves special note, I feel, as possibly the earliest heavy metal ballad. The harpsicord work is incredibly beautiful.
Ultimately, no metal archivist should go without this collection. This is a must-have for anyone exploring metal's early days and deserves proper respect among even todays metal fans. These guys have a sound like no one else on the planet, then or now. I highly recommend this album to all metal fans!

I totally agree with all the positive reviews , this cd is essential for true rock fans !

By the end of 1969, everybody knew the hippie dream was over. Nixon had taken the helm, and soon, you had Altamont. Some-James Taylor and Bread-turned inward, writting about the personal when the political was a lost cost. Other's just rocked. Take Sir Lord Baltimore.

This is speed freak boogie for the post-hippie set. The songs are simple, blues based structures with high octane guitatrs and a falsetto voice to match. There is no subtlety, and a lot of really funny lyrics about kings and queens and ghosts and goblins.

But the music has fantastic punch and rocks without pretense. The riffs are great hooks. Both albums are fantastic party music-pure energy. This is arena rock played in a garage.

Absolutely great work, and a great counterpoint for early 70s rock pretenence. Essential for rockers and music collectors.

Scoop this up.

My second concert (1st was Zeppelin) I saw SLB at Massapequa High School on Long Island. They opened for Ten Wheel Drive, and yes, they blew them away! They were so incredibly heavy everyone was freaking out. Definitely ahead of their time. Complete with a singing drummer who sings on 3 of The Lizards CD's. But alas the second album was a disapointment and the band seemed to lack direction. (Not unlike Captain Beyond and Montrose) The first album is a classic. Listen to the sound clips and you'll see what I mean. This is raw, down and dirty metal. If you are lookin' for a clean, polished sound don't but this. This is the real deal!