P. F. SLOAN folk rock soft psych LP “Measure of Pleasure” stereo shrink NM

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28

Artist:  P. F. SLOAN

Title:   “Measure of Pleasure”

Label:   ATCO ~ SD 33-268.  Stereo pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Label is yellow with black text. 

Year:   1968

Review:

“With famed Atlantic engineer Tom Dowd as producer, P.F. Sloan turned his sound in a bluesier, funkier direction on “Measure of Pleasure.”  His songs were less lyrically direct, and less melodically pop-savvy than his earlier work on Dunhill.  While it could be said that his singing was getting better than ever, especially on the upper register twists in songs like "New Design," the material simply wasn't as memorable, although it wasn't bad.  On tunes like "How Can I Be Sure" (not the same as the Rascals' hit) and "And the Boundaries Inbetween" (one of the best tracks), there's a folk-rock-blues-jazz fusion reminiscent of Tim Hardin, amplified by the touches of vibrating guitar (which Hardin also used in his late-'60s arrangements).  There's a much more distant similarity to the late-'60s country-folk-rock-blues mixture of Tony Joe White.  It's not a bad album, and Sloan fans will find it worth picking up.  It's just different than, and not on the same level as, his first two LPs.”

(courtesy Richie Unterberger, allmusic.com.) 

Condition:   

DISC:  Vinyl is gorgeous NM-, a beauty!  The playing surface is immaculate, except for a few small soft scuffs on Side 2 (not audible).  Disc has a high luster, was played a small number of times and handled with care.  Plays beautifully with superb fidelity.  Labels are clean and pristine. 

JACKET:  NEAR MINT in original factory shrink wrap.  Flawless front and back panels.  Excellent seams and spine.  Shrink wrap has a separation along the edge of spine (approximately 5 inches) but there is no damage to exposed surface.  There is a small deletion/cut-out drill hole at upper left corner.  No writing, stickers, or other issues.  A beautiful jacket to accompany the gorgeous disc.

Includes the original factory inner sleeve in excellent condition.

Track Listing: 

Side One:

• One of a Kind
• New Design
• Good Luck
• How Can I Be Sure
• Star Gazin’

Side Two:

• Miss Charlotte
• Champagne
• And the Boundaries Inbetween
• Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
• Country Woman

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