Jerry Cole (born Jerald Kolbrak 1939-2008) was probably the busiest American guitarist that ever set foot in a studio. From the late fifties and on backing acts as Elvis, Steely Dan, Byrds, Aretha Franklin, Sonny & Cher, Dean Martin, Them, Little Richard, Blood Sweat & Tears, Frank Sinatra...I could go on counting for an hour or so, but it would still just be the tip of an iceberg. Besides that he also participated in or led at least ten different bands, some under synonym, and did anonymous recordings for budget labels eager to cash in on the genre of the day. This album is an exemple of the latter. All instrumental and though seemingly made under time pressure an ok guitar album, but as a whole not as psychedelic as the title, sleeve design and some of the track titles hint. Most of it on a foundation reminding of surf music or early sixties white rock'n'roll, then covered by guitars embedded in lots of fuzz and/or reverb. E.g. "Love In" has so much fuzz it'll pass as odd psych and "Take A Trip" sounds like one taken on the beach 1962. As a whole almost impossible to tag, but why not - instrumental garage surf psych. Because of the sleeve, song titles and partly good guitars a little more relevant than your average budget label trial, but not by very much. Audio is very good and this mono sounds like a dedicated mix. To my knowledge this US was the only issue, also as stereo (CS 1078). It came with label as shown here and glossy cover. (YZÄ*) (ÖXCÅ*)
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