SRC/MILESTONES E-T 134 (-69) UK MONO

 

Time for another repost of an all time favorite, slightly altered with added songs. SRC (Scot Richard Case) was a Detroit based psych/prog band existing between 1966-72, releasing three LP:s on Capitol label. Much influenced by the contemporary UK melodic psych scene and groups like Procol Harum and Jimi Hendrix Experience, they developed a sound which remains special to me even fifty plus years later. In my world this second album is the best they made. All is good here - a bunch of well-written catchy melodies with interesting lyrics, tons of good guitars, flowing organ and lots of fuzz. Apart from the odd track mixing Grieg's "In The Hall Of The Mountain King" with Jimmy Page's "Beck's Bolero" all numbers are self-penned. Co-produced by the group and engineer John Eddins. It wasn't a big seller, didn't make Billboard top 200 or the European lists, but today much appreciated by psych/prog fans. Shown here is one of the more uncommon UK mono issues. It's with all certainty a fold-down from the stereo, but a successful one and it sounds great. Premiere US on Captiol (ST-134). Released 1969 on vinyl also in Canada and Downunder (same no.) plus US cassette and 8-track.  US 2010 CD on Micro Werks (MW 065).  First UK had black/silver label as shown here in a laminated flip/back cover. (YMÖ*)