ARCHIVE MINT 1969 ORIG BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS LP #2 + STICKER SPINNING WHEEL
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ORIGINAL 1969 PRESSING IN SHRINK WRAP
Final Collection Copy!!
#2
Blood Sweat And Tears
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USA - COLUMBIA RECORDS - CS 9720
BEAUTIFUL ACHIVE COPY!!! 4 sharp corners - BEST on Ebay
STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY CELLOPHANE ...100% Original 1969 first pressing
NO BAR CODE
Contains the very scarce hit single sticker on front cover...there were THREE huge smash hits on this album ... (most folks quickly tore off the outer wrapper and there went the now very scarce hit single sticker too...)
Say what you will -but- the recording production quality of this pressing is INCREDIBLE - rich and dynamic, the bottom bass lines rattle the walls when maximized...
Blood, Sweat and Tears released their second album in 1969 right after their '68 debut Child Is Father To The Man. Their sophomore S/T album easily lives up to their debut and might even surpass it. Their sound is a bit more developed here and a lot of the psychedelic undertones of their debut are absent. BS&T have always had a unique direction with their signature jazz/progressive/fusion rock and they stand out from many other bands in the late '60s which was typically psychedelic, folk or blues folk. BS&T had the right sound for the '60s but they had more edge to their sound along with a more complex and progressive structure in their songs. If you're a fan of similar bands such as Chicago and Steely Dan or looking for a good rock album in general, check out BS&T along with their debut album.
While this recording on Blood Sweat & Tears LP #2 had great commercial success, there are many short sighted (and some self congratulatory) rock critics that want to dismiss this, important recording as being too "pop-oriented". Yet this LP recording broke new ground and transcended genres. Yes there were perfect pop-crafted gold singles but also the album garnered respect and caught the attention of musicians, critics and fans alike. Frankly the band was stronger and the soloing better on this recording. The jazz element was prevalent although meshing quite nicely with Rock. They broke with killer arrangements riffing in the background in support of guitar and organ formula.
True standouts are "God Bless the Child", "More and More", " Blues Part II" "Smiling Phases" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy" (which the rock purist didn't know Kooper wanted to perform and tried). The jazz-fusion influence is strong on this recording. The musicians ALL shine in their solo spots. There soloing is varied. There are jazz solo's dropped into the middle of rock driven tunes which some may have felt accentuated the differences between Rock and Jazz, but if you listen closely you can also hear what they have in common. This album is an unrecognized classic, from one of the innovative bands of their time. They were the first of their kind, though many followed afterward. There was only one, Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie (First and Second Movements)
Smiling Phases
Sometimes in Winter
More and More
And When I Die
God Bless the Child
Spinning Wheel
You've Made Me So Very Happy
Blues, Pt. 2
Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie (First Movement)
CONDITION: The Cover: rated: stone "MINT" this was just opened (!) the thick gatefold cover is solid and clean, a BEAUTY no cover wear(!) Overall well handled collectible with no split seams, no delete marks, no bends, no writing...
The Vinyl: has lots of shine, rated: stone "MINT" TOP COPY = looks fantastic and plays clean, ((someone should really enjoy this copy too)) = has spotless Columbia labels.
A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTIBLES!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for more & more of similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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