As a collector it's impossible to keep track of every issue, even ones from favorite genres can stay out of focus for decades. After forty years in the game I still get pleasant surprises every now and then. Got this LP as part of a trade a few days ago and it knocked me out from first listen. Since the band and their one off is new to me and I'm still learning about it maybe I should have waited a while and let it ripen before posting, but it hit me so hard I can't wait. Always a fan of garage and acid psych, but today when you see LP:s announced as such they're sometimes only partly that or not at all. It seems everything from Beatles to dub can get those epithets just to find more buyers. This however has it all and even more so. If you haven't heard it in some format already - imagine Hendrix fronting Who at Cafe' au GoGo four in the morning after a night of excessive drugging. Songwriting is simple and some of the licks clearly inspired by more renowned acts, but the energy and boldness of the whole thing makes it almost unique. No second thoughts here, just full speed ahead with lots of ruthless rythms and howling guitars. Sometimes out of tune and partly messy gives the impression of live studio takes with few overdubs. The audio is authentic with lots of presence. One of the best exemples of psych garage I've heard so far. Favorite tracks for now - "Thing In E" and "Expectations" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6icuTfzLLA . Also issued as US mono (MG 21156). I've seen sellers calling that a separate mix, but the stereo is 100% compatible so I wanna hear it to know for sure. UK release on Mercury in stereo only (SMCL 20123). CD issues on Mod Lang Records (ML-007), See for Miles (SEECD 497) and Progressive Line (PL 532). 2006 vinyl re-issue on Tapestry (TPT 211). Early US had label as shown here and glossy cover. (ÄHÅR*)(ÖGÄ*)(ÄZC*) (YZÄ*)
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