Abstract Truth mega-rare South African progressive psychedelic LP
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Here’s an original copy of ABSTRACT TRUTH - Silver Trees, released 1970 in South Africa on EMI Parlophone
The band, Abstract Truth, was one of the most progressive groups to come out of South Africa. Unfortunately, at the time, not many people were on their wavelength, which is why their career was relatively short-lived. But it was a time of super-creativity. They exploded on to the Durban music scene early in 1969, released 2 studio albums during 1970 on EMI. Silver Trees is a milestone in South African music among bands like Freedoms Children-Astra and Third Eye. Musically it follows the same routes as UK bands like Bloodwin Pig, Traffic, Spooky Tooth and many others. Progressive Underground of the best with organ, guitars, flutes, sax and great vocals, sometimes with Zappa-style guitar solos.
This is somewhat psychedelic progressive that is full of swirling organ, steady rhythmic bass and loads of flute. Three of the four members of the group are credited as playing flute and it this that gives the album a lightness to it. High intensity, played with fantastic flutes, harpsichord and guitar work, and great lead vocalist.
This ultra-rare album is so difficult to get a near-mint copy from any South African record seller. It is a stunning copy, with only one slight mark on side 1, but doesn’t affect the playing at all. The rest of the vinyl on both sides looks mint. I have played the whole album on both sides and the sound is perfect.
The laminated gatefold cover is in great condition for a 46 year old record, with few tiny lamination creases and a very small bubble at the top right of the cover. The whole LP is fairly close to how it would’ve looked in SA record stores way back then.
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