PATRON SAINTS Fohhob Bohob LP+7"/Mega-Rare 1969 US Psych/Virgin Insanity

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PATRON SAINTS 'Fohhob Bohob' LP+7" (US, Time-Lag, Catalogue #TLR 039) Brand new/unplayed copy of absolutely superior Time-Lag label LP + 7" edition of ultra-rare (only 100 copies originally pressed) and sought-after 1969 private-press teenage bedroom psychedelia document by The Patron Saints.

(NOTE: LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 COPIES ONLY!)

'Deluxe and exact official reissue of one of the rarest & most unique gems of the '60s private press psychedelic underground. Home recorded in a suburban New York living room over just a couple weeks in 1969 by three enthused teenagers, and then self-released by the band in an edition of only 100 copies complete with hand assembled covers and a booklet insert. Dreams of rock stardom may have faded quickly, but from such humble beginnings these kids transcended their limited resources... an album overflowing with naive creativity, huge ideas, deep bedroom mysticism, and more than a hint of stoned teenage humor, not to mention  a rather unusual assortment of instruments and some very unconventional but brilliant 'studio' maneuvering. Two singers/songwriters both with wonderfully deep, poetic & introspective lyrics and unique voices, chiming 12 string & electric guitars, unusually cool use of piano, crude drum kit, autoharp, banjo, tambourine, subtle bursts of fuzz bass, off kilter unison vocals, washes of reverb modulation, weird tape edits, and a seriously one-of-a-kind vibration. There's truly been nothing like it before or since... highest quality production throughout with better-then-ever master tape sounds and warm analog mastering, audiophile 180 gm vinyl, exact reproduction of the original heavy weight cover with front & back mind-blowingly cool crude black & white art just like the original, exact reproduction of the thick insert booklet with gold printed covers on multiple colors of construction paper. Plus a bonus 7" of two essential tracks intended for the original LP but left off due to time restrictions, complete with colored construction paper picture sleeve and lyric insert. Without a doubt the definitive reissue of this lost masterpiece. Released in full cooperation with founding member Eric Bergman. Strictly limited to 1000 copies.'

'A truly unique trip and hard to describe but it's atmospheric 'real people' college dorm folk-singer-songwriter with an array of influences ranging from ragtime to 40s schlager sentimentality to hippie confusion, like tuning into a radio station from another world. Well-written, amazing and deep, you need to hear it. Member Eric Bergman has confirmed the original pressing as 100 copies. Note hidden message along the borders of the back sleeve.' - Patrick Lundborg/Acid Archives

'This album was way ahead of its time, kind of like Virgin Insanity. Nothing else sounded like it then, but now there have been a bunch of 90s indie bands that cover the same DIY-esque territory. The sloppy, somewhat inept performances will either appeal to you or they won't. The mix of old-fashioned musical styles is definitely interesting, though. This has the hallmark of a songwriter who had a million ideas but nowhere near enough musical talent to project them correctly, and the result is actually more original and fascinating than what they had hoped... or just boring, depending on your perspective. Not for everyone.' - Aaron Milenski/Acid Archives

Tracks on this LP are as follows:

• Flower
• Nostalgia Trip
• Reflections On A Warm Day
• Do You Think About Me
• White Light
• Relax
• My Lonely Friend
• Andrea
• Goodnight Song

Tracks on the 7" are as follows:

• Shine On Heart
• Do It Together

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