this is black velvet

Black Velvet was an obscure Swiss hard rock and psychedelic blues band active in the 1970s. Little is known about the group, but their sound was deeply rooted in heavy blues rock, drawing influences from bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream, and Free. Their music featured raw, fuzz-driven guitar work, soulful vocals, and powerful, groove-laden rhythms.

Their album, This Is Black Velvet, is a rare and sought-after release among collectors of underground European hard rock. The record delivers a mix of bluesy hard rock and psychedelic influences, with gritty guitar riffs, passionate vocal delivery, and a garage-like rawness that captures the era’s heavy rock spirit.

Due to its rarity, This Is Black Velvet has gained a cult following among fans of obscure '70s rock, standing as a hidden gem in the world of vintage heavy blues and psychedelic rock.

Track listing:

• A1 Thought I Had A Good Thing Going
• A2 Natural Grown Man
• A3 The Door You Closed To Me
• A4 Coal Mine
• A5 Love Makes The World Go Round
• B1 Peace And Love Is The Message
• B2 Clown
• B3 John Henry