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| lemonade kid |
Posted - 18/06/2011 : 20:56:28
It's own niche...Hard Psych. Some great tuff to share.
Here is an obscure band from Philly (1970)....only released as a test pressing of 52 copies. Maybe our Philly guy can help!
FRESH BLUEBERRY PANCAKE--"HEAVY"
This unknown beauty was only released as a test-pressing in USA in 1970 of 52 copies. Real heavy Psychedelic like Butterfingers, Betty or Stack, fuzz guitar, sound effects, the whole thing. Comes in great comic cover (the original had only a stamped white cover). Maybe the last-unknown-never-reissued-before-heavy-Psychmonster.
We don't know too much about this US trio other than their album was recorded in Philadelphia in 1970. It's an excellent disc with searing lead guitar and cool organ work reminiscent of early Zeppelin, Grand Funk or even MC5, whilst the vocals have a weird vibrato quality. Highly prized by lovers of late '60's US private heavy fuzz albums. -Freak Emporium
http://ezhevika.blogspot.com/2006/03/fresh-blueberry-pancake-heavy-1970-us.html
Clown On A Rope
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6h4tCF5A_0
Stranded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeS-or5BZWE&feature=related
Hassles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL2U6S2X7Nc&feature=related
Where's The Sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfs3wUuMUZM&feature=related
ENjOY, mates! And share some...
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| lemonade kid |
Posted - 18/06/2011 : 21:09:24
HUNGER-"Strictly From Hunger" (1969)
REALLY GREATEST HEAVY PSYCH....!!!
Formed: Portland, OR, United States
Members:
* Bill Daffern (aka Willy Dee) (drums, vocals),
* Steve Hansen (rhythm guitar),
* Tom Tanory (bass),
* John Morton (lead guitar),
* Mike Parkinson (vocals).
"One of my favourite psychedelic albums ever.A must to all collectors of 60's psychedelia!Hunger - Strictly from hunger - 1969 Los Angeles (via Portland, Oregon). Excellent moody garage psych heavier than most organ-led groups with insistent rhythm and frequent fuzz bursts. Quite trippy like a heavier 'swinging London' sound. The test pressing version is included and with different takes, weezy organ and emphasizing the group's dual leads. With Gene Gunnels and Ed King (Strawberry Alarm Clock)...
~ Reviewed by: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck, August 2001
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The group Hunger was an extremely talented group from Portland, Oregon. The album Strictly From Hunger was released in 1969. It was to be the only release from the group, as a streak of bad luck broke the band apart. Unfortunately on two separate occasions their equipment was stolen.The group featured long organ driven instrumental breaks with piercing guitar lines between some strong songwriting in a majority of their songs. They were a very popular group that was rising fast in the California psychedelic scene. By the time it was over they were right on the verge of crossing over to hard rock.Songs like "Workshop," which delves into your thought processes and dreams, I thought, were very introspective and thought provoking, and great musically. "She Let Him Continue" is a psych-rock gem from the vaults. With all of the sound effects (which were fairly new at the time) and the strong vocal inflections from the pipes of Bill Daffern (drums), the song still sounds as hauntingly fresh today as the day it was laid down in the studio. Mike Parkinson normally handled all the vocals. John Morton (lead guitar), Steve Hansen (rhythm guitar), Tom Tanory (bass) were the core of the group that supported the great songwriting and vocals. "Portland" is a stunning instrumental passage. This particular track made me realize that this group would have evolved quite interestingly if they had remained together. The potential for moving more into fusion was evident in their music right from the start. You can hear elements of just about every genre (jazz, blues, pop, rhythm & blues) intermingled amongst each song, although you must listen very carefully to hear it all. Every song serves as an excellent example of the cross pollination of genres. They were so much more than the psych-rock band that they were generally perceived as."
~ by Fantasyman (RYM)
Trying To Make The Best
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVBAe84Ej3Y&feature=related
Colors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKDSbR6ORCQ&feature=related
The Truth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmD2wfSHqw&feature=related
Portland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7goYlJK_cUw&feature=related
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