SCARCE UK "PSYCHO" RI = HOLY GRAIL PSYCH GARAGE WEST COAST ACID ROCK FAPARDOKLY
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FAPARDOKLY
UK - PSYCHO RECORDS - #5
RARE British second pressing from well over 30 years ago, a numbered limited edition - there were only 600 copies produced. The USA "UPI Records" issue is valued at over $600 and has sold for considerably more ... rated highly, a solid collection of winning psych rock West Coast blends.
#258 of 600 numbered copies
Though they were considered an enigma in the world of '60s rock collectibles, there was never a group called Fapardokly; the 12 songs on their self-titled album were recorded by Merrell & the Exiles, a Southern California group headed by legendary cult folk-rocker Merrell Fankhauser. That group cut several singles for the tiny Glenn label before heading off in a psychedelic direction and mutating into H.M.S. Bounty. The equally tiny UIP label decided to gather a few of the Glenn singles, add a few more psychedelically oriented tracks that Merrill and his group had recorded, and release the package as the work of a group called Fapardokly. Although it was not recorded or intended as a unified work, it stands as one of the great lost folk-rock classics of the '60s. Fankhauser went on to make more excellent obscure recordings with H.M.S. Bounty in the late '60s and Mu in the early '70s.
It was here where Merrill Fankhouser from the desert area of Antelope Valley (CA), began to grow as a songwriter and musician. Fankhauser would soon discover a 14 year old Jeff Cotton and eventually the two would form the Exiles. The Exiles played a kind of beat music influenced by the British Invasion. The best track they recorded (inc on this album) was Tomorrow’s Girl, a nice, downbeat Zombies inspired tune that had real potential. In all the Exiles would release 3 singles in the mid 60s of which none would result in any kind of commercial success. There would be numerous lineup changes throughout 65-66, a time period in which Captain Beefheart would convince both John French and Jeff Cotton to join his new Magic Band. Even through all this, Fankhauser was able to record some interesting psychedelic-rock tracks and eventually release the Fapadokly album in 1967. The tracks were more sophisticated and recorded at both Gold Star and Gary Paxton Studios in Hollywood CA. The album opens up with "Lila," an excellent, shimmering folk-rocker that recalls the best aspects of the Byrds’ Fifth Dimension LP. The next track, the "Music Scene," had a clear west coast-psych sound of the best kind and lyrically explains Fankhauser’s frustrations with the music industry. "Super Market" is yet another high note with its beautiful 12 string acoustic guitar runs and psychedelic lyrics. Possibly the best tracks are "Gone To Pot" and the highly infectious "Mr. Clock" were both successful forays into 1966 psychedelia. The former track begs strong comparisons to the Byrds’ Eight Miles High but is still a very enjoyable piece of raga-rock. The whole album is a true gem of mid 60s folk, rock and psychedelic fixings....
Merrell Fankhauser (guitar, vocals)
Bill Dood (guitar)
Dick Lee (drums)
Dan Parrish (bass)
John Oliver (bass)
Lila
The Music Scene
Sorry For Yourself
Glass Chandelier
Tomorrow's Girl
Suzie Cryin'
Mr Clock
Gone To Pot
No Retreat
Too Many Heartbreaks
When I Get Home
Super Market
CONDITION: The cover: rated: very fragile UK issue, rated M- very well preserved TOP COPY and still has a fresh appearance after over 30+ years. #258 of 600 numbered copies. There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... VERY collection worthy ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- lots of clean clear shine, easily plays with exceptional analog sound! Both UK psycho labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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