OUTRAGEOUS 1971 BLUES PSYCH MONSTER TOAD #1 LP CREAM SABBATH PURPLE HEAVY A+

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1,119

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• SWITZERLAND - Hallelujah – X 616

1. "Toad" was a fascinating exploration of heaviness, featuring tracks ranging from high-energy rock anthems to blues-infused dreaminess. 
   
   Toad was formed in Switzerland in 1970 by former BRAINTICKET members Werner Fröhlich (bass) and Cosimo Lampis (drums), as well as Vic Vergeat (guitar), and Beni Jaeger (vocals) who left the band after their debut album was recorded
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3. “Toad” has strong variety between tracks: the feel of the songs ranges from dreamy pieces to mostly full blown heavy-psychedelic blues-rock jams
4. With only seven songs, it’s surprising how dynamic the album is. Tracks one and five, 'Cotton Wood Hill' and 'Life Goes On,' stand out as essential shredding jams from the late 1960’s, real heavy, dynamic, and well over eight minutes long each.
   
   While each of the musicians are very talented, Fröhlich and Vergeat show off their skills the most throughout the album. Fröhlich’s bass parts are incredibly in-your-face, with a massive low end and lots of rich overdrive throughout complex and fast-paced basslines, most notably on the tracks 'Cottonwood Hill' and 'Tank.' Vergeat’s guitar work is also spectacular, with his play-style in both the lead and rhythms being very reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix yet completely unique in its own right with a treble-heavy sound that doesn’t disappear behind any of the other instruments. Sinnister Tony Iommi/Black Sabbbath styled guitar leads erupt , Jimmy Page chuncky rhythms & sizzling lead breaks burn
5. Toad is a true work of art as far as rock albums opening the 1970 era, and a must-listen/have for any fan of top level hard rock. Between the excellent instrumentation and sound engineering courtesy of Martin Birch, best known for his work with the heavies, MKII Deep Purple, Jeff Beck Group, and later on Iron Maiden. 
6. It’s a shame that this album never gained much attention outside of  Switzerland. Overall, Toad’s debut album is deserving of a 9/10 rating. 
   
7. An album that smacks you in the face with unapologetic HEAVY ~~ "Pig's Walk" is absolutely vicious!!
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   Cotton Wood Hill 8:29
    A Life That Ain't Worth Living 3:26
   Tank 3:22
   They Say I'm Mad 6:40
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    Life Goes On 11:48
   Pig's Walk 7:19
   The One I Mean 2:28 
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1. The cover: rated: "EX" (excellent) overall strong collection keeper, bit of insignificant bit of prior use, mainly on back , front appears great, insides of gatefold entirely sharp... there are NO faded areas, no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ...

1. The vinyl: Rated: near M- appears very clean, all shiny and audio is outstanding throughout - tremendous wide-range = crank it up!  Both Swiss 'Hallelujah' labels are clean

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