1970 - SPIRIT - Twelve Dreams 1970 Psych Garage MINT
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SPIRIT
TWELVE DREAMS OF DR. SARDONICUS
...USA - Yellow Epic - E 30267
ORIGINAL yellow label vinyl thick gatefold pressing...in CLEAN condition...the white cover usually solis SO easily, this one is MINTY clean and STILL squeeks when opening the gatefold from being so little used and well kept!
A blockbuster of a record...A real sense of camaraderie and experimentation runs through this entire work, which took longer to record than any previous Spirit effort. "Nature's Way" has remained popular since its first appearance, and the album also includes "Mr. Skin," "Morning Will Come," and "Animal Zoo."
The final album by experimental pop/rock band Spirit's original lineup is arguably their best. Combining their most melodic collection of songs with the harmonically rich and uncharacteristically detail-oriented production of David Briggs (Neil Young, Alice Cooper) the group disbanded on a high note and closed out the original era of west-coast experimental psych-rock. So, while it lacks the out-from-left-field impact of their quirky, raw debut, Dr. Sardonicus is nevertheless Spirit's most sophisticated and quintessential work product.
The title and cover art would suggest that this is a concept album; it isn't, at least as far as I can tell. Other than the eclectic nature of the music and the fact that several of the tracks run together (suggestive of "Dreaming," I guess), there is no overriding concept or story that unifies these songs. The record spawned the minor hit "Nature's Way" and probably should have had others – "Animal Zoo," "Mr. Skin" and "Morning Will Come" have a catchy, rollicking zest to them and they suitably capture the carefree vibe of the era. The other tracks are generally artier and exhibit the sort of creative (yet always accessible) musical crossbreeding that Spirit was known for. "Love Has Found a Way" uses a backwards rhythm track and the nice addition of a vibraphone contributes to its tripped-out feel. "Why Can't I Be Free" has an arresting, wheezy ambience to it that prevents the one-minute song from being a throwaway. "Space Child" is a jazzy, psychedelic instrumental that sounds like Steely Dan might have, had they come up in late '60s California. "Street Worm" finishes with a solo that guitarist Randy California (a versatile, accomplished player) described in the liner notes as being inspired by John Coltrane improvisations.
1. Prelude / Nothin' To Hide 2. Nature's Way 3. Animal Zoo 4. Love Has Found A Way 5. Why Can't I Be Free 6. Mr. Skin 7. Space Child 8. When I Touch You 9. Street Worm 10. Life Has Just Begun 11. Morning Will Come 12. Soldier
keeper copy!
CONDITION: the gatefold cover is M- stiff and crisp, TOP LEVEL!
The vinyl, M- glossy
A Great addition to anyone's music library!
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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 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 Thursday/Friday of each week) For the FIRST LP/DISC $4.00 = Media Mail/U.S. (add $1.00 each additional LP/disc) $7.50 = Priority/U.S./delivery confirmation inc. (add $1.00 each additional LP) $8.50 = Airmail/Canada/Mexico (add $2.50 each additional Lp/disc) $14.00 = Airmail to UK/Europe (add $3.50 each additional Lp/disc) $15.00 = Airmail to Japan/Australia/New Zealand ($4.00 ea. add LP/disc) MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (2Lp, 3Lp, etc.) INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL/EXTRA FOR USA: $1.65 for up to $50. $2.50 up to $200. International Insurance Is Expensive (exact cost) And Can Only Be For The Amount The Parcel Is Declared For... We Are Not Responsible For Uninsured Parcels Once They Are In Post Office Transit! 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 7 DAYS Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left NO DEADBEAT 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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