INDIAN SUMMER: Indian Summer - NEON LABEL PROG

	£		64
	$		85

INDIAN SUMMER: Indian Summer (Neon, NE3, 1971)
From the same management stable as Black Sabbath (Jim Simpson, who is still out there promoting the blues!), this lot were originally passed over when the Sabs were snapped up. A year later, they were eventually signed by RCA, and made this incredibly strong LP. If they'd stayed together, I'd say that they'd have hit a formidable stride by the third album! Side 1, despite being quite heavy, with more than decent organ playing, reminds me in places of Quintessence, whilst the main 'melody' of Black Sunshine, on side 2, appears to have been based on parts of King Crimson's 21st Century Schitzoid Man. Secrets Reflected, on the other hand, foretells PFM's The World Became The World in places.
PLEASE READ ALL: There is, however, some bad news. First, the good news: the sleeve is a very nice VG (see photos) and side 1 plays at EX or better, whilst most of side 2 plays at VG to EX; it also includes the original black, poly-lined inner sleeve. THE BAD NEWS: there is one scratch covering the end of track 2 and running almost halfway into track 3 (it would be on the quiet track!), that causes several bouts of repeating and, in track 3 especially, obtrusive clicks (one bout at end of track 2, and two bouts in track 3). Track 3 also has one skip, caused by the same scratch. There are also a few random 'pops' on side 2, which seem to be caused by detritus, rather than being any sort of damage - a deep clean may sort these out. So, a superior copy in many ways, but with a possibly fatal flaw...though probably worth it at this price simply for a cover upgrade.
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