RARE 1970 "KENT" PROMO 2xLP = BOB SMITH THE VISIT = WEST COAST ACID ex- ZAPPA
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RARE ORIGINAL 1970 WEST COAST PSYCH GEM
=PROMOTIONAL COPY=
BOB SMITH
THE VISIT
\ USA - KENT RECORDS - KST 551 (PROMOTIONAL)
MINTY CLEAN 2LP VINYLS
RARE...ADVANCED RELEASE PROMOTIONAL ...
Original 1970 first pressing double (2 x LP) album in thick gatefold cover on the small Los Angeles KENT label ...
This is a classic psych album in every sense: trippy effects, phased/wah'd guitars, searing leads, wasted vocals/subject matter and the obligatory 'experiment' pieces, tho' these are not as prominent as you'd figure knowing that this is a double lp.
Despite the title, this is not a solo album by any means, as Bob Smith had a large backup band that featured members of the Mothers of Invention.
Very much an early 1970s timepiece, and quite cool. This album is a very ghostly visit from Bob Smith. On much of the album the music seems to draw together the various strains of west coast psych and folk rock, and then slathers it with reverb and echo production. Mr. Smith's voice also helps with his fine, expressive baritone. He often comes across as a far more chilled out Jim Morrison, complete with metaphysical hippy 'poetry.' The music itself manages quite a bit of variation, with some first rate fuzz guitar, fun touches such as vibraphones, and a truly groovy rhythm section. Exemplified by tracks like the harpsichord-propelled 'Please' and 'The Wishing Song' Smith had one of those flexible and likable voices that allowed him to find a nice balance between commercial and non-commercial moves. Material like 'Constructive Critique' and 'Source Your Blues' also demonstrated Smith was quite an accomplished guitarist. Personal favorites included the opener 'Please', 'Don't Tell Lady Tonight' and the scorching rocker 'Can You Jump Rope'. Bottom line; this one's a keeper that should be in every psych collector's stash
Please - 3.14
Don´t Tell Lady Tonight - 3.09
Constructive Critique - 4.43
Ocean Song - 4.50
The Wishing Song - 5.04
Can You Jump Rope - 5.47
Latter Days Matter - 3.31
India Slumber - 7.47
Source You Blues - 6.02
Sunlight Sweet - 3.10
Of She, Of Things - 3.17
Mobeda Dandelions - 3.18
The Path Does Have Forks - 5.25
Try, Try To Understand Yourself - 3.22
CONDITION: The Cover: The thick gatefold cover is solid, but has a little bit of shelf wear and a small tear at bottom right over the "M" in Smith, as in Bob Smith, otherwise very decent s a collection keeper, VG++ ...also having a very hard to see "A" at top right, almost not there! The back cover (see photo) is clean "EX" (excellent) ...No seam splits no bends, no writing and a promotional sticker at top right ...
The Vinyl: Both records, all 4 sides are clean "EX" (excellent) to M- playing outstanding with no audio problems ... the labels have a radio station stamp, per the "pre-release" promotional media status of item.
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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