RARE M- 1971 ORIG SAMALA MAMAS MANNA FIRST LP DYNAMIC PROG PSYCH KOMINTERN

$

100

          Sammla Mamas Manna

         ((1st Lp))

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       Sweden - SILENCE RECORDS - SRS 4604

Rare to find in ANY condition...here is a surviving MINTY 1971 first print - the original very first album by the storied SAMLA MAMAS MANNA...a remarkable Swedish group showcasing terrifically skilled complex progressions (think KOMINTERN'S "DEAD RATS BALL" album!) The group was very popular at the time, now highly desired and released some FIVE Lp's - all very collectible - none in our estimation better than their very first, here it is::::

The first time listening to SAMLA MAMMAS MANNA you may ask yourself What in God's name is this? Because this guys are weird to an extreme, for many it could be just a funny band making drugged out music, but if you listen the music that surrounds all the sounds and weird vocals, you notice immediately that this guys are really skilled and the music is first class progressive rock.

Then lets go immediately with the self titled 1971 debut of this excellent Swedish band.

The album starts with "Circus Apparatha" a strange track that creates a circus paraphernalia, it's amazing how they can blend all the comic sounds and vocals with excellent psych and prog mixes, the radical changes keep the listener clueless about what's coming next, and they even add some dramatic organ sections by the surprising Lasse Hollmer, who does an outstanding work.

"Pausus" is a short 20 seconds interlude that works as an into for "Vidgat Läge", a radically different song top the opener, the intro reminds vaguely of '69 era Santana with the Hammond recreating the spirit of the late 60's and the percussion by Bebben Öberg who adds congas with a Latin edge. Then the song turns absolutely dramatic with contradictory sections linked all together performing incredible skills. Again the keyboards are delightful.

"Släde Till Satori" is another strange song that blends perfectly a theatrical atmosphere with a classical sound and a jazzy edge, the keyboard is played with unusual fury and the drumming is outstanding. May seem a repetitive song but every round is different to the other, some strange and new element is added, like the extra 52 seconds which are very spacey.

"Schekina" starts with a barely audible piano and drums section that goes "in crescendo" like announcing a climax that reaches after a minute with the organ, guitar drums and bass hitting the listener with a sonic wall, again outstanding.

"Uvertyr Till Häst" keeps the atmosphere of the first track but the sound has evolved becoming more complex and elaborate, the detail of the hand clapping is perfect, the melody is simply beautiful. Have to wonder how this guys can make something so elaborate and complex sound so simple?

"Flickan I Skogen" is an excellent track where the unusual guitar style is absolutely unique, like hitting the instrument with hate, while the organ keeps a soft Psyche melody in the background almost as if they were jamming, also solid work by Lasse Krantz in the bass, as the support of all the music.

"Manna Jamma" begins with the strangest "a capella" section possibly ever heard, like a comedy dialogue that ends in donkey sounds and immediately leads to a jazzy passage where the keyboards and drums take the lead and then the complete band enters with all the have making us take a trip back to the late 60's, pure psychedelic sounds.

"At-One-Ment" is another song that takes us back to the 60's, reminding of "Meshkalina" by TRAFFIC SOUND but with congas and fully instrumental, turns softer in the middle just to end - completely weird.

"Skrik Från Embassy-Live" is a song that seems a complete jamming session, with strong and unusual sounds, full of interesting cacophonies, the star here is Bebben Öberg with his complex and elaborate percussion. Normally jamming may be boring, but this song is fantastic.

Now its' time to get really crazy with "Fittravisan", a complete cacophony where percussion, piano and guitar blend in some sort of sonic wall, they made it short enough not to lose anybody.

"E'Pop Tai" is completely different to any previous song, an extremely beautiful synth melody with a backing sound that seems made with maracas. Strangely flows gently from start to end without surprises.

Overall "Samla Mammas Manna" fulfills all the requirements of progressive rock expectations, completely essential for any prog collection, being this is the pioneer album of the influential Scandinavian prog and it's rated as a masterpiece.

We believe that despite it's weirdness, the album is for any fan of real progressive rock with strong psyche elements, so we recommend it with confidence, you won't regret.

1. Circus Apparatha (6:02)
2. Pausus (0:18)
3. Vidgat Läge (Broadened Condition) (3:15)
4. Släde Till Satori (Slayride To Satori) (4:17)
5. Schekina (2:51)
6. Uvertyr Till Häst (Overture To A Kind Horse) (2:55)
7. Flickan I Skogen (The Girl In The Woods) (2:20)
8. Manna Jamma (5:53)
9. At-one-ment (4:20)
10. Skrik Från Embassy-live (Shouts From Embassy) (2:29)
11. Fittravisan (0:59)
12. E`pop Tai (4:09) .       

CONDITION: The cover: rated: near M-... minty-clean condition, a VERY delicate design in top form considering so highly prone to wear ...there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ... VERY collection worthy ...

The vinyl: Rated: M- smooth and clear over both sides ... probably the best copy around... final collection copy here ... both Slence labels have NO marks 

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING

All imperfections are noted both cover & record