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Various Artists (June 1, 2013) Mojo Presents Heavy Nuggets Vol 2 CD

  • Jun 1, 2013
  • 2 min read

A 15-track compilation of hard rock gems from the British underground scene, given away with the June 2013 issue of Mojo magazine, featuring rare and influential tracks from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Various Artists

Title: Mojo Presents Heavy Nuggets Vol 2

Date: June 2013

Label: Mojo Magazine

Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: Not specified (magazine giveaway)





TRACK LIST

  1. Bullet – Jay Time

  2. Freedom [UK] – Nobody

  3. The Incredible Hog – Lame

  4. Blossom Toes – Listen To The Silence

  5. The Pretty Things – Cries From The Midnight Circus

  6. Possessed – Thunder And Lightning

  7. Mighty Baby – Same Way From The Sun

  8. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – Long Haired Music

  9. The Human Beast – Brush With The Midnight Butterfly

  10. Twink – Ten Thousand Words In A Cardboard Box

  11. The Open Mind – I Feel The Same Way Too

  12. Tractor – King Dick II

  13. Family – Strange Band

  14. Dragonfly [Colorado] – Enjoy Yourself

  15. Jerusalem – Frustration



THE STORY 

This Mojo magazine giveaway CD compiles 15 rare hard rock and underground gems from the British scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Compiled by Dave Henderson, it highlights lesser-known but influential tracks from bands like The Pretty Things, Family, and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.


CONTEXT & NOTES 

Issued as a free CD with the June 2013 issue of Mojo, Heavy Nuggets Vol 2 continues the magazine’s popular series of underground and rare rock compilations. The selection focuses on heavy, psychedelic, and proto-prog tracks from the British scene, offering a deep dive into the era’s more obscure but powerful sounds.

PERSONNEL 

Varies by artist — includes members of The Pretty Things, Family, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and many others.

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

  • Striking cover featuring a retro 1970s-style illustration of a musician

  • 2-way fold-out artwork

  • Standard CD jewel case with clear tray

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS 

The front cover displays a bold orange-and-black design with the title “Heavy Nuggets Vol 2” and a dramatic image of a musician in a striped shirt. The back and booklet include the full track listing and artist credits.

RELATED MATERIAL 

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SOURCES 

Discogs,

45 Worlds,

Wikipedia,

BBC Official Charts,

Mojo Magazine

All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.




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