The Great British Psychedelic Trip Vol. 1 1966-69
From the audio archivists at the UK-based See For Miles reissue label comes the CD incarnation of The Great British Psychedelic Trip -- a highly acclaimed compilation of long-forgotten hits and considerably more misses. Circa 1986 the label released four single-LP volumes under the same title. This disc is the first in a series of three CDs that recompiles the four records into the digital domain. Seekers of highly obscure music from the late �60s are in for a certain treat, particularly enthusiasts of �60s Brit Pop -- which is a more apt description of the music found here -- as the term �psychedelic" inevitably conjures images of extended instrumentals and loosely arranged jams. This brilliant music is nothing if not well arranged and succinctly presented in true pop song style. A majority of the artists and bands on this disc may not have made much of a dent in the charts or at the cash registers, however as the contents reveal, many of them definitely had the talent. The first two ...CDs in this series gather some of the lesser-known artists who recorded at least one single for Decca UK's new ‘progressive' spin off label, Deram Records-- launched in the fall of 1965. Many of the bands during this era took their cues as much from American garage and the burgeoning underground rock movement as they did to their native Carnaby Street and the concurrent mod scene. Even though these artists might not have made an impact equal to that of The Who, The Small Faces or Love and the 13th Floor Elevators, they certainly were kindred spirits in a sonic sense. While there is nary a dud amongst the 26 tracks on this compilation, there are a few most exceptional works worthy of revisitation. Most notably are the Californians cover of Warren Zevon's “Follow Me" -- which he recorded with Tule Livingston under the guise of Lyme Cybelle.
Various Artists  (Author)    Format: Audio CD
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