"Am I Really Here All Alone?" PHILIP LEWIN 1975
$
130
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"Am I Really Here All Alone?" 1975 (Gargoyle) Appealing DIY hippie-folk LP with mostly acoustic guitar, an electric lead picking on top, and Lewin's vocals. Relaxed and organic with an almost improvised feel; I can imagine him as the Tim Hardin of some local 70s coffeehouse scene. Not really a "downer" album, although a couple tracks (one with piano) reach into darker corners with a late-night blues feel. Lewin's voice isn't strong but he uses it well and creates an intimate presence that keeps your attention throughout. As on many Canadian LPs there is also a certain British feel which may recall Tony, Caro & John, Red Television and similar efforts. The album's main weakness may be the lack of a "signature" song to stand out among the 11 tracks. Packaging is great, a monochrome wraparound sheet with an excellent psychedelic drawing of Lewin, making this look like an old TMQ bootleg. Worth checking out for both genre fans and those interested in Canadian private press releases. [PL] released as by Philip John Lewin Mint Condition Never Opened Still has plastic.
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