1970 Orig ANCIENT GREASE WOMEN Hard HEAVY Blues PSYCH
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1970 BIG HARD & HEAVY WASTED ROCKER !
THEE ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING!
ANCIENT GREASE
WOMAN & CHILDREN FIRST
\ USA - Mercury Records - SR 61305
1970 first pressing vinyl...very sought after hard and heavy...these cats turn it on in a mean, but cool way...dig the grooves....
Plenty RARE and wanted alright...thee original release from 1970, Women and Children First is the cool enough, only album by Ancient Grease (actually a moniker for a Welsh band named Strawberry Dust). The band key members Morty and Graham Williams, was embraced by John Weathers (at the time drummer for Eyes of Blues but more familiar for his later duties as a Gentle Giant member), who produced the album and supplied much of the material.
The album opens with two basic yet fluent blues rock numbers: Hints of The Doors can be found on "Freedom Train," which also ends with Little Richard inspired wails, while "Don’t Want" borrows early Led Zeppelin as well as the guitar wizardry of Hendrix.
A more distinctive voice soon emerges with the reflective ballad "Odd Song," which is entwined with keyboards ranging from dramatic to playful. The following material blends proto prog, blues rock and psychedelia, influenced by a wide scope of ‘60s bands (or in other words, reflecting its time and era), such as the original (MK1) Deep Purple (check out the majestic vibe of "Eagle Song" and the driving organ playing on the title track) and Cream (the vigorous "Mother Grease the Cat" and "Prelude to a Blind Man").
Morty Williams is an expressive, passionate vocalist, and Graham Williams is a guitarist who never seem to run out of ideas, freshening even the weariest chord patterns. Racing Cars fans should, therefore, jump at the opportunity to listen to both in this raw, looser and bluesier setting. The ardent bass (by one Jack Bass) keeps pounding to Graham Williams' tasty licks, escorting him perfectly when needed while at other times picking up the riffs from Williams, allowing the guitarist to burst with fast, searing solos.
- Freedom Train
- Don't Want
- Odd Song
- Eagle Song
- Where The Snow Lies Forever
- Mother Grease the Cat
- Time to Die
- Prelude to a Blind Man
- Mystic Mountain
- Women & Children First
CONDITION: THE COVER is VG++ front with small bit of stray shelf wear, nothing bad, delete drill at bottom right, the back group cover has some light shelf wear, still looks cool enough. Altogether a collection keeper -- one you don't see but once in a while, for every thousand(s) of rock albums you might have the energy to flip through...
The vinyl is all glossy, mostly "EX" (excellent) a bit of small hairthin marks, nothing much, most all clear, noticed a bit of light ticks on one slow blues track but the rest playing smooth and clear = excellent, call it VG++ to "EX" to make it even. Enjoyable
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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