Showing posts with label Private Press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Private Press. Show all posts

Friday, July 4, 2025

GEKIDAN BURAIHA - Modern Bible (1975) (Private Press)


Not On Label - MN-1227

Country:Japan

Released:1975


Tracks Listing

01 - 黄昏の街角で 03:35

02 - シャドウ氏の歌 02:11

03 - 海と伝説 02:16

04 - 夢枕 02:16

05 - 爪跡の街 03:04

06 - 砂上の塔 02:10

07 - 炎の夜想曲 02:08

08 - 泳ぎきれない重い雨 03:05

09 - 旅愁哀歌 02:28

10 - ギヤマンの星 03:55

11 - 町のうわさ 01:51

12 - 魔性の軍団 01:33

13 - 朱鷺が眠る時の為に 03:08

14 - B7 02:17


Line Up / Musicians

Performer, Arranged By Akira Miyazawa, Hitoshi Suzuki, Junichi Iioka. 

Voices - Yoko Maeda, Yoko Kobayashi, Kei Kano, Yuri Ogose, Toru Okamoto, Junya Saiki, Juro Karajuro, Sadami Sakamoto, Kimiyo Sagishima, Sadami Sakamoto, Akira Miyazawa, Yoshiki Yokoyama .....

Voice Actor - Orie Naito, Sadami Sakamoto, Junya Saiju, Kaminashi


One of the most mythical and sought-after albums to come out Japan in the 1970’s! Gekidan Buraiha was a theater company, a part of the so-called Angura scene that included notable troupes such as Tenjō Sajiki, led by Shūji Terayama; Jōkyō Gekijo, led by Jūrō Kara, Black Tent Theater (originally known as Theater Center 68), led by Makoto Satō; and Waseda Little Theater, led by Tadashi Suzuki.


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Saturday, June 28, 2025

EBBANFLO - Spectre Of Paradise (1980) (Private Press)


Harmonic Tremor Records - HT801

Country:Us

Released:1980


Tracks Listing

01 - Jamaica Fine Day 04:24

02 - One-Horse Town 03:16

03 - I'm Losin' You 04:48

04 - It's All The Same 04:15

05 - It All Depends On You 05:02

06 - Baby In The Morn 03:51

07 - It's Only Temporary 04:02

08 - Spectre Of Paradise 03:21


Line Up / Musicians

William Reedy - Classic Guitar, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar (One Horse Town), Percussion

Susan Smith - Steel-String Guitar, Vocals, Classic Guitar and Fretless Bass Guitar (Spectre of Paradise), Percussion

& Friends

Julie Hubbard - Flutes, Background Vocals, 

Bongo Don - Bongos

John Stowell - Jazz Guitar (Spectre of Paradise), Percussion

Charles Thomas - Drums

Rick Gates - Violin

Adrienne Jeannette - Maracas, Background Vocals

William C. Johnston - Cello


Though this co-ed folk duo's album was released in 1980, the back cover lists dates next to each song, and those dates range from 1969 to 1979. There's no way of knowing if the dates refer to the year the songs were written or the year they were recorded, but the sparse arrangements (acoustic guitar, some congas, some flute) and unfettered production certainly don't scream out "1980." The album is heartfelt and energetic,  they also have a very 70s hippie aura to them.


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RICH HOWE - A Summer (1970) (Private Press)


Century Records - 39211

Country:Us

Released:1970


Tracks Listing

01 - An Overture 3:20

02 - Apart 2:20

03 - Something Happens (To A Guy On An Island) 3:15

04 - Cycles 2:30

05 - Ding-Dong 3:03

06 - Blinded 2:30

07 - A Summer 4:13

08 - Blonde & Blue 3:13

09 - After 3:35

10 - A Study Of Married People 3:15

11 - Another Overture 4:00


Line Up / Musicians

Rich Howe - All songs and music


A wonderful private press album from this teen-ager (Springfield, Illinois). The original compositions included in “A Summer” musically portray the story of a poignant teen-age summer in a language teen-agers understand, as composed and arranged by Rich Howe, an engineering student at the University of Illinois, whose guitar and tenor voice combine to produce the unique “Rich” sound.


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Monday, April 21, 2025

ADAMKOSKY - In Your Eye (1973) (Private Press)


Coronet Records - 8311-28

Country:Us

Released:1973


Tracks Listing

01 - Never Thought 03:33

02 - Broken Hours, Wasted Days 01:47

03 - Sand Castle Skies 01:51

04 - Steam 02:18

05 - Last Winter's Fridays 04:07

06 - Armadillo Hitchhike Blues 02:26

07 - One More Time 01:22

08 - Shadows 02:44

09 - Sunset Of A Dying Day 03:16

10 - Afterthoughts 02:15

11 - Dreams 01:12


Line Up / Musicians

Michael Adamkosky - Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Mandolin

Ray Pauken - Banjo


Lonely melodic private press 1973 USA album. The recording session took eleven hours and there were no second takes. Low-fi crude sound with vocals, some solo tracks, some with further instrumentation. Its from a folk-blues tradition but sometimes sounds a bit like 70s singer-songwriter stuff by a 19-year-old who couldnt afford to hire a band.


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Saturday, March 22, 2025

ALEX SΤELZNER - Listen to the Changes (1968) (Private Press)



Century Records - 32413

Country:Us

Released:1968


Tracks Listing 

01 - Season's Winter 02:13

02 - Jannie 04:00

03 - Oh God, When Did I Grow Old? 04:26

04 - Lonely Hours 02:44

05 - Yesterday's Song 03:06

06 - HVMS 03:18

07 - Perspectives 03:11

08 - Shades of You 05:07

09 - Cycle 02:59

10 - Straight Song 02:51

11 - Listen to the Changes 03:45

12 - Three Brief Thoughts 03:43


Line Up / Musicians

Alex Stelzner,Gary Coates, Joe Farah, Danny Dunn, Gregory Waite, and Randall Bare


Moody & obscure, on the same custom label as “The Search Party”, dated 1968, and full of heart-felt and atmospheric Hippie Psych Folk/ Loner Songwriter Stuff…


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Sunday, February 16, 2025

A FLEETING GLANCE - A Fleeting Glance (1970) (Private Press)


Not On Label - AS 2324

Country:Uk

Released:1970


Tracks Listing

01 - Theme Of The Beginning 05:26

02 - Light My Fire 04:55

03 - Rosetta 01:56

04 - Fly To The Moon 08:43

05 - Watch The Stars 05:42

06 - Tiger Rag 03:18

07 - Symphony Of Love 11:19


Line Up / Musicians

Chris Lownds - Folk singer

Aquila Trad Band

Puckles Blend

Folk Group - Penny, Phil & Paul

Dave & John


One of the most astonishing British private pressing rarities, only two copies have surfaced of this 1970 concept album. Telling the story of a woman's life from her own conception to giving birth, the LP was put together by a variety of musicians at a social club, and allegedly includes an uncredited appearance by Billy Fury. Linked by narration and sound effects, the music runs the gamut from heavy space-rock jamming (including a snatch of 'Interstellar Overdrive') to folk-rock (an acoustic cover of 'Light My Fire' & a stunning version of 'Watch The Stars') avant-garde choirs, krautrock-styled interludes and even trad jazz. The result is among the trippiest albums I have ever heard, comparable only to Jumble Lane in terms of eccentricity, although the music is infinitely better, with a strong Pink Floyd spacy edge. Indeed, had Syd Barrett remained with the Floyd, one could well imagine 'Dark Side of The Moon' might have sounded thus.". DailyMotion.


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Monday, February 3, 2025

DAN MODLIN - DAVE SCOTT - The Train Don't Stop Here Anymore (1976) (Private Press)


700 West - 760715

Country:Us

Released:1976


Tracks Listing

01 - Loser, Lover 03:38

02 - Till The Bottles Dry 02:41

03 - Long Way From Heaven 05:03

04 - Highways 02:15

05 - Jack McCall 06:50

06 - I've Seen Your Face 02:29

07 - Round & Round 03:58

08 - Entr'acte (Playin' The Dance) 01:50

09 - Southern Lady 04:22


Line Up / Musicians

Dan Modlin - Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Ac. Guitar, Bass

Dave Scott - Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Ac. Guitar, Harmonica, Harmonium 

Jerry DeRome - Harmony Vocals, Drums

Jay Wilfong - Harmony Vocals, Electric Guitar, Chimes

Mike Kelly - Baritone Vocals [Baritone Harmony]

Jerry DeRome - Drums

Ken Yparilla - Fiddle

Jim Moore - Pedal Steel Guitar, Kalimba

Arthur "Shanty" Swords - Voice

Harlan Slinkard - Banjo

M.J. Whittemore - Synthesizer, Strings, Piano

Pat Johnson - Dobro


A self-produced record by two musicians from Indiana, focused mainly on guitars and with good vocal textures reminiscent of late 60s acid folk. The atmospheres are rural, with a prevalence of acoustic instrumentation, although there is no shortage of keyboard and even mellotron interventions.


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Sunday, January 19, 2025

ROGER THWAITES - Age Of Time (1971) (Private Press)


Sound Unlimited - SSU8001

Country:Australia

Released:1971


Tracks Listing

01 - Age Of Time 03:25

02 - Hell-Fire Jack 02:33

03 - Dobro Dan 03:32

04 - Country Girl 03:30

05 - Gully Raker 02:50

06 - Nature's Child 03:44

07 - When A Child's Taught To Kill 02:53

08 - Clear Water Woman 04:03

09 - Outlaw Land 04:08

10 - Mongrel Sam 03:29

11 - High Country Virgin 04:26

12 - Red Light Child 03:17


Line Up / Musicians

Roger Thwaites - Vocals, 12 String Guitar

Mal Cunningham - Flute, Alto Sax, Harmonica

Pat Caplice - Drums, Percussion

Ron Martin - Bass, Percussion

Keith Cook, Brian Myers - Piano

Dave Bridge - Guitars

Ken Kitching - Pedal Steel, Dobro

Herbie Marks - Virginal

Lal Kuring - Cello

Alan Tomkins - Banjo

Richard Brooks - Harmonica


Hailed from Araluen, Australia, Roger Thwaites is a country folk singer released five albums. "Age Of Time" is his third album released right after the first album called "200 Years" and the second called "North by North West" in 1970. The vocals are mostly big and booming with plenty of echo, the songs are great, the lyrics interesting (mostly about the Australian outback and people), the backing a peculiar mix of folk, early rock'n'roll, psychedelia, country and pop, with some songs featuring scorching acid guitar and studio effects. The closest reference point would be Lee Hazlewood's solo LPs ....


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Monday, January 13, 2025

PETER CHALMERS - From There To Just About Here (1975) (Private Press)

Old Road Records - PC 3-75

Country:Canada

Released:1975


Tracks Listing

01 - Morning Song 03:37

02 - Walking Down A Road 01:50

03 - Nothing's Gonna Change 02:45

04 - Botany Bay 03:11

05 - The Island 02:03

06 - The Logger 02:44

07 - Song For Elaine 03:01

08 - High Born Lady 02:51

09 - Robin 02:43

10 - Fleetstep Choreography 01:59


Line Up / Musicians

Peter Chalmers - Vocals, Guitar, Producer

Steve Cole - Acoustic Guitar

John Rehder - Bass

Pete Walker - Electric Guitar

Victor Halfkenny - Flute

James Mackie - Percussion

Howard Forman - Slide Guitar

Lynn-marie Holland, Roz Adams - Vocals


An excellent debut album privately released by mr.Peter Chalmers (Origin: London, Ontario - Vancouver, British Columbia) himself in 1975. Peter's tranquil and peaceful voice is well mixed with lucid acoustic guitar.


Tune : https://youtu.be/kyrRM47DOHk?feature=shared


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Sunday, December 1, 2024

The UNDERGROUND FAILURE - The Underground Failure (1970) (Private Press)


Black Light - GS 1002

Country:Sweden

Released:1970


Tracks Listing

01 - Green Ocelot 01:30

02 - Why Oh Why 02:05

03 - The Weekend Masquerade 04:09

04 - Boil On My Mind 01:36

05 - Make Your Own Kinda Music 02:36

06 - Spring 03:51

07 - All-Night-Looking Lonesome Blues 03:57

08 - Night Before Berlin 03:18

09 - Ballad Of Ulysses 03:18

10 - Never You And Me 03:27

11 - Spanish Sunday Adieu 04:40

12 - How Unpleasant To Meet Mr. Elliott 04:30


Line Up / Musicians

John Holm - Guitar, Vocals

Stefan Wermelin - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals

Lasse Ermalm - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Torsten "Tåtte" Tenmann - Vocals

Dick Blomberg - Keyboards

Gunnar Lundestam - Guitar

Bertil Elgerot - ?


The Underground Failure album is best known for showing the unusual talent of John Holm for the first time. Only a year later, he released the classic ”Sordin” which properly launched his irregular and often intriguing solo career. Other members also became well known although not as musicians. Lasse Ermalm became a record cover designer on many a label's payrolls, and Stefan Wermelin later on became one of Sweden's most prominent radio producers.


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Saturday, November 2, 2024

DAN CASAMAJOR - My Family (1969) (Private Press)

Eskay Records - WA 1054

Country:Us

Released:1969


Tracks Listing

01 - Some Call It Livin'  02:53 

02 - Understood  02:30 

03 - Now That  02:42 

04 - Years Of Happiness  04:28 

05 - Lynn (You Know)  02:27 

06 - Not Alone  Another Time  04:18 

07 - Yesterday And Tomorrow Blues  03:25 

08 - Leaving You Alone  03:29 

09 - All That I Can Say  02:46 

10 - Things I Should Have Done  03:34 

11 - Little Boy Dressed In Blue  04:46 

12 - Tarnished Star  04:20 

13 - Song To Another Generation  03:31 


Line Up / Musicians

Dan Casamajor - Guitar, Vocals, Harp

Denis LePron - Drums

Alan Mack - Bass


"Dan Casamajor is a sensitive, twenty year old college student from the quiet Northern California community of Chico. His message is so pure and right you just might take a closer look at your own life. Dan has a way of putting into words all the frustrations and restlessness of the inquiring youth of today - - - the youth that no one seems to be able to figure out."


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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

CINDI TITZER - Cindi Titzer (1980) (Private Press)

Nite Shade Records - NR-001

Country:Us

Released:1980


Tracks Listing

01 - All for You 5:08

02 - Foggy Sea 4:35

03 - Or Nothing Else 3:41

04 - Paper Silhouettes 4:35

05 - Better & Better 3:20

06 - Just a Bit Alright 4:22

07 - Lazy New Orleans 4:00

08 - From Now Till Then 5:10

09 - Rainbow Song 1:45


Line Up / Musicians

Cindi Titzer - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals

Don Hull - Electric Piano, Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Bill Schultz, Don Hull - Arranged By [Cello Arrangement]

Bill Schultz - Cello

Jan Alexander - Piano, Arranged By [Piano Arrangement]

Henry Reiff - Bass

Darryl J. Kulick - Drums

Kerry Brown - Percussion

Andy J. Forrest - Harmonica

Paulette Meaux - Backing Vocals


Breathtaking 1980 US folk LP with progressive moves recorded in New Orleans and issued on a private micro label. A lost masterpiece ! 


Tune : https://youtu.be/gY-tOjUSPIc?feature=shared


Download Link : https://mega.nz/file/zLgQ1ISB#E7pWTt5VO31XE_tiq8J9h7mNkYGlK_wf0rk9Izitwjs

 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

DAN KNIGHT - Joy (1982) (Private Press)


Battlemount Records - BM-001

Country:Canada

Released:1982


Tracks Listing

01 - I Believe 3:01

02 - Wind Song 3:15

03 - The Minstrel 3:04

04 - Warm 3:08

05 - Billys Birthday 2:57

06 - Forever Grey Afternoons 2:56

07 - Speakthought 2:21

08 - A Waltz 2:47


Line Up / Musicians

Dan Knight - Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar

Fabien Zelicz - 12-String Acoustic Guitar

Anna Knight, Linda Rick, The First Cosmic Glee Club Band Back Up Singers - Backing Vocals 

James Devris - Drums, Percussion

Gerry Fielding - Drums

Claudio Milanello - Congas, Maracas

Jim Chard, Dennis Peck - Piano


Dan Knight is clearly an ambitious songwriter, forcefully blending psychedelic rock, new age and contemporary folk in order to convey his message with an alarming intensity. His ethereal guitar-reverb style, frankly, wouldn't be out of place on a token dream pop album, but he balances it well with dreamy background vocals and an alarmingly advanced production quality (especially for a private press record).


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Sunday, July 14, 2024

HUNT & DUNK - Did You Ever Sing To A Mountain (1974) (Private Press)


Mountain Records - LP-6110

Country:Us

Released:1974


Tracks Listing

01 - Did You Ever Sing To A Mountain 3:25

02 - Mountain Man 2:54

03 - Seasons 2:29

04 - Once I Left The Mountain 1:29

05 - San Francisco Mountain 4:48

06 - Tree 2:12

07 - Don't Go To Baja With Your Beer Cans 3:17

08 - Power 3:57

09 - Progress 1:19

10 - Crossroads 1:29

11 - The Drifter 3:06

12 - Fence Line Rider 3:21

13 - Chico 4:25


Line Up / Musicians

John Duncklee - Words

Rich Hunt - Vocals, Ac.Guitar

&

Doug Holswarth - Piano

Bob Huff, Bob Bresnahan - Guitars

Paul Murphy,Steve Lage - Bass

Peter Kuch - Drums


From the album back cover :

"Some mountains are sacred. Perhaps all mountains are sacred. The music in this album is inspired by mountains and their need to be preserved; it is also a mountain experience. Side one reveals the beauty and the feelings that happen on the mountain. Side two is a collection of thoughts about people and the mountain, but it also says that we must think about deserts, mesas and seashores too.


Tune : https://youtu.be/FgNF7yuB4OM?feature=shared


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Sunday, July 7, 2024

CHRISTOPHER And ISABELLA - 1966 (1966) (Private Press)


Not On Label - none

Country:Us

Released:1966


Tracks Listing

01 - The Last Thing On My Mind 6:25

02 - Kari Waits For Me 2:12

03 - Joseph's Song 1:51

04 - I Can't Grow Peaches On A Cherry Tree 2:55

05 - Today 2:55

06 - I Never Will Marry 2:10

07 - The Wild Huntsman 3:58

08 - Scarlet Ribbons 2:55

09 - More 4:20

10 - Yesterday 2:31

11 - All My Trials 3:49


Line Up / Musicians

Christopher And Isabella


Beautiful gentle folk lp made as a holiday present to friends and family .... They said : This is your special Christmas album for year-round delight. It brings our Christmas greetings and our hopes that 1967 will be a blessed and a good year for you and yours. Have fun as you listen ! We did as we sang !


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Saturday, June 29, 2024

DAVE KEIR - Dave Keir (1976) (Private Press)


Folkland Records - J 10103

Country:Scotland

Released:1976


Tracks Listing 

01 - Bitter Blues 3:07

02 - Between The Lines 3:39

03 - Jigs 1:48

04 - In The Sun Too Long 3:03

05 - Disciples 2:46

06 - The Cowboy 4:28

07 - Ace 3:42

08 - The Shirt 3:28

09 - For A Friend 3:11

10 - Jig: To Daunton Me Sleeping Maggie 1:44

11 - Loose In The Rag & Bone 4:42

12 - Bones 3:15

13 - Rock Pile Mania Bluesman Institution 3:02


Line Up / Musicians

Dave Keir - Vocals, Guitar


Hypnotic guitar playing throughout this superbly melancholic folk rock LP, privately issued in 1976 (“Folkland Records”) alongside Crooked Oak’s debut. Brilliant songs that edge towards Roy Harper, characterised by exquisite finger picked guitar compositions which are deep, dark and magical, and infused with a sense of sorrow. Klemen Breznikar ..... psychedelicbabymag.


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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

DAN LEWIS - Towards The Light (1979) (Private Press)

 

Imaginary Records - Imaginary #001

Country:Us

Released:1979


Tracks Listing

01 - To Get Started 3:23

02 - When I See You 2:51

03 - Love From Afar 3:25

04 - Dizzy 3:18

05 - Hometown 5:32

06 - The Kitchen Floor Waltz 4:20

07 - In My Windowpane 3:25

08 - Right Here 3:34

09 - Blue Ridge Lullaby 4:59

10 - Nobody's Baby For Long 3:11

11 - Spring Thaw 5:52

12 - Time 3:49


Line Up / Musicians

Dan Lewis - Vocals, B.Vocals, Ac.Guitars, Bass, El.Slide Guitar,Mandolin, Harmonicas, Percussion, Harp, Ukelin,Piano Organ, Synth

&

Tom Behrens - B.Vocals, Dulcimer,Tape Effects

Dallas Taylor - Bass

Woody Hoyle - Drums


On Imaginary Records out of Asheville, NC, here is a VERY RARE piece of private press psych-folk history from Dan Lewis ... songwriter, composer, instrumentalist, audio engineer, recording artist, arranger/producer with complete recording studio & mobile recording. On the Asheville music scene since 1974, Dan Lewis writes Americana songs flavored by the traditional old- time mountain music, folk tunes and bluegrass that he grew up with in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina.


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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

MORNINGLORY - Growing (1972) (Private Press)


Toya Records - TSTLP-2001

Country:Us

Released:1972


Tracks Listing

01 - Happiness To The Homeland 4:19

02 - Lonely Bird 3:47 

03 - Southern Bell 3:05

04 - It Shines In Time Eternal 3:47

05 - Face To The West Wind 2:53

06 - Take My Blues Away 2:50

07 - Beginnings 3:43

08 - East Coast Blues 3:13

09 - Sunshine Girl 5:05

10 - Movin On 4:29

11 - Good Time Hour 4:09


Line Up / Musicians

Jim Gruden - Bass, Guitar

Phil Madeira - Drums, Keyboards

Craig Thomas, Jim Draper - Guitar, Keyboards

&

Gene Elders - Fiddle

David Wessner - Steel Guitar


A nice well-established Private Press we have here from this quartet coming to us from Wheaton, Illinois, Us. Excellent executive vocal harmonies that serve different genres, while the rural spirit beckons on this album. Horatius Rex.


Tune : https://youtu.be/TLEhHCh2f1k?feature=shared

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The CONSTANT SOUND - The Constant Sound (1968) (Private Press)


Lion Productions CR-9108

Country:Us

Released:1968


Tracks Listing

01 - Time 2:53

02 - Come Out In The Sun 2:23

03 - Dancing Patterns 2:19

04 - Avalon 2:41

05 - Playtime 2:23

06 - Calico Bus  2:20

07 - The Constant Sound 2:08

08 - Ride A Pink Horse 2:49

09 - Peaceful Meadow 2:20

10 - Take A Look At Yourself 3:20

11 - Candy Egg 2:05

12 - Catch The Sun 2:21


Line Up / Musicians

John Guerin, Hal Blaine - Drums

Howard Roberts - Guitar

Bill Pitman - Bass

Al Casey - Guitar

Chuck Berghofer - Standup Bass

Dick Hyde - Trombone

Emil Richards - Percussion

John Pisano - Guitar

Pete Jolly, Lincoln Mayorga - Piano


This is a truly rare record, considered to be the holy grail of sunshine pop/popsike LPs. According to Patrick Lundborg’s “The Acid Archives,” only two copies of this album are known to exist ...


Tune : https://youtu.be/evypLx6GM34?feature=shared

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Friday, May 31, 2024

SCOTT KEY - This Forest And The Sea (1976) (Private Press)


Blivet Music - B-1001

Country:Us

Released:1976


Tracks Listing

 01 - Cat Soup 2:09

02 - Buzzard Blues 2:38

03 - Firefly 1:51

04 - Laughing Cowboy 1:48

05 - Moonshiners Are Gone 2:46

06 - Friend 2:02

07 - Entanglement Of Elroy 3:45

08 - Goon Lagoon 2:59

09 - Old "What If" 2:15

10 - Citizen / Mr. Jones 4:38

11 - This Forest And The Sea 10:45

Bonus Tracks (From "Unlock Your Feelin's")

12 - Hungry Joe's Birds 3:26

13 - One Great Sin 5:12

14 - Just A Song For You 4:20

15 - The Farm Report 1:46

16 - Jabberwocky 5:57


Line Up / Musicians

Scott Key - Guitar, Vocals


A startlingly great mid 70s loner folk record by Scott Key – with some of the finest, most artful fingerstyle guitar we've heard on a self-recorded album from the period – and a really strong record that would be right at home on the Takoma label! Recorded in Colorado by Key himself, who plays acoustic guitar and bottleneck slide on songs that reveal a masterful acoustic guitar player, as well as creative ear for drones and post-psych effects. Occasionally has vocals, but it's a largely instrumental effort – and a brilliant one! 


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