RARE 1971 DIONYSOS THE PRINCE DARK HEAVY PROG PSYCH
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1971 HEAVY PROG PSYCH RARE & SOUGHT COLLECTIBLE
DIONYSOS
LE PRINCE CROULE
"The Prince Crumbles"
CND - ZODIAQUE - ZDX 6001
RARE original 1971 first pressing in thick gatefold...the second powerful DIONYSOS...which, may be even more sought after than the first album... and arguably even better...
So, this is the second album by the solid pioneering quintet of Canadian underground characters. Released in 1971 (but on a different label, the first release of Zodiaque), and graced with an abstract artwork, Le Prince Croule ("The Prince Crumbles") is the logical continuation ofthe first DIONYSOS album, but the quintet have learned a few tricks and Prince is arguably as good or better than the first -- as well as a concept album, revolving around a crumbling realm and a revolution.
Starting on the heavy dramatics of a surging Hammond organ and some prime acid guitar voltages; Dionysos unleashes into the Prince's New Day (Lever Du Prince), telling us nothing has changed and they're ready to deliver some solid heavy-prog/psych -- again Thibert's vocals are an acquired taste, wailing in overtones as he does. Chanson Du Courage and Demain La Vie are both outstanding, and even better is "Terreur Et Masque" due in great part to the saturated Hammond ogan. Most of the album is well in the line of what's been described so far, with plenty of great acid guitar and Hammond organ solos and when the needle lifts from the wax of side A and lands on the flipside (Prince Jardine means the prince is gardening), while it's still clearly the same group, the songwriting has taken on another dramatic turn with Mort De L'Aigle (Death Of The Eagle) and some truly demonstrative and descriptive playing that the power is shifting and the reign is over. There are some Spanish hints in the most dramatic of times. Ballade Inquiète is the prince realizing his carelessness, but he wonders way too late and the 13-mins+ title track is closing the story with again plenty of fantastic heavy organ/guitar jams in dramatic passages including some inventive vocals.
1. Lever du Prince (4:48)
2. Chanson du Courage (3:11)
3. Demain la Vie (4:20)
4. Terreur et Masque (3:19)
5. Le Prince Jardine (4:11)
6. Safari (5:28)
7. Ballade Inquiete (3:31)
8. Terreur et Jouie - Le Prince Croule (13:51)
CONDITION:
The cover: thick gatefold is all over solid that isn't so bad considering the rarity and heavy demand. Visual VG+(+) with only a little shelf wear, very small delete drill at bottom left corner...no split seams, no bends, no writing. Nothing we wouldn't keep in our own collection
The Vinyl: All glossy on both sides with some few minor soft hairlines, VG++ play graded very enjoyable ...great stuff!
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
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
