FLOWER TRAVELLING BAND Japan Psych rare LP

$ 55

$ 55 Sold For

Aug 16, 2004 Sold Date

Aug 9, 2004 Start Date

$ 25 Start price

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l Flo wer Travelling Band: “Made in Japan” (Atlantic Records – K-10006) (Record: Mint/ Jacket: Mint). Comes with all the inserts. Originally released in 1971, this is a promo copy of the second press out of 1977. Comes in single sleeve. The music of the Flower Travelling Band can be roughly described as follows: “stellar '70s Japanese heavy psych rock outfit. This is an album (and a band) that are not celebrated nearly enough -- possibly out of misguided notions of their being another bad psych knock-off among the many crowding the record racks in the early seventies. But Japan's Flower Travelling Band were no mere cheesy imitators of occidental rock 'n roll, they were in actual fact a full-fledged, pioneering tour de force of psychedelic progressive hard rock, equaling the krautrock heavies of the era. FTB can be compared favorably to Amon Duul's better efforts with their experimental meandering (think Yeti), and the best trancey space-outs from Can. Yet there's never a sense that FTB lose track of their compositions no matter how far out they take a track. Perhaps because even more than these experimental Krautrockers, FTB's heavy (f***** ominously heavy) sound points to a major Sabbath, Purple, and Crimson influence. Those who couldn't get enough of FTB's Satori will be pleased to know that their follow-up, third release Made In Japan is nearly every bit as good. Singer Joe's voice still rings in the creepy falsetto style like Alan Bishop of the Sun City Girls singing balls out heavy metal vocals. As with their previous album, "Made In Japan" continued to fuse the heavy rock of early (contemporary, to them) Sabbath with Eastern melodies. I guess they decided after their perfect rendition of "Black Sabbath" on their first record, that such was their calling. Then again, "Heaven And Hell", the penultimate track here, is as pure a channeling of Jimi Hendrix as anything. The mellow closing track "That's All", with its koto glissandi, parallels "Part V" on Satori and like that track, it's perhaps the most overtly Eastern in tone. But it's Joe's vocal line that really kicks ass. At the end of the chorus he adds a little cadenza to his howl, extending the vocal line just beyond where one's intuitively expecting a cadence. It works so f**** well, makes me stop whatever I'm doing to listen, that I wonder why more song writers don't pull that s**** more often” as described by the folks at Aquarius Records. Great copy in virginal condition and no reserve. Highest recommendation.

I prefer payment by Paypal, International Postal Money Order (must be in "Japanese Yen") or Cash only (only USD, EURO, or JPY – send at own risk) in a Registered letter will be fine, too. Japanese buyers can send money to our bank account. Bid with confidence, items are graded accurately. If you opt to pay by the online p.p service, add 5% to the total price. Reserve prices are set regarding the rarity of the discs, the condition and their market value. So please bid accordingly. Regular airmail shipping and packaging for 1 LP to most of the countries except South America will be $16. (2 LP set = 18 Dollars) EMS will amount to 25 Dollars (registered, reliable and fast). Take a look at our other auctions, and save the postage for your convenience. Records will be shipped in sturdy brand new carton containers. Seller is not responsible for eventual damage or loss when item has been shipped.

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