**SIGNED**SONIC&SPACEMAN Taking Drugs 1990 LP Spacemen3 Spiritualized Radiohead

$

99

Spacemen 3 TAKING DRUGS TO MAKE MUSIC TO TAKE DRUGS TO
1990 US Father Yod FYP-L25

***SIGNED*** SONIC BOOM ( PYRAMID ) ?spaceman -Back Jacket, in the 'T' and 'D' of
<TAKE DRUGS>

streetmouse January 11, 2016 Prolific drug use has always raised an eyebrow or two, with most of it being exaggeration, conjecture, a few lies, and a willingness by a band to embrace the rumors ... but in the case of Spacemen 3, I think it’s safe to say that what actually happened far surpasses the rumors, or hazy clouds of blue smoke that swirl around this band of musical drug takers, where taking drugs actually seemed to be their full time job, aspiration, and eyes through which they saw the universe.

"The band's sound had crystallised into the intense, hypnotic, overloaded psychedelia which characterised their early [record] output, and which would serve as a template for their live act throughout their existence" (Ian Edmond, Record Collector).[8][9][9]

At Pierce's instigation, Pete Bain rejoined the band on bass in order to fill out their sound. Despite being a 4-piece again, they would retain the name 'Spacemen 3'.[21] Kember and Pierce opted to upgrade their guitar equipment ahead of recording the new demos. Kember purchased a Burns Jazz electric guitar and 1960s Vox Conqueror amplifier; whilst Pierce bought a Fender Telecaster and a 1970s HH amplifier. Both of their new amplifiers included distortion/fuzz and tremolo; these two effects were key components of Spacemen 3's signature sound.[22][8][9]

In January 1986, Spacemen 3 attended the home studio of Carlo Marocco at Piddington, outside Northampton, to record their new demo tape. They spent three-and-a-half days at the 16-track studio. Recording live as a group, with minimal overdubs, they managed to get demos for approximately seven songs. Kember and Pierce handled the production.[23][8][9][24] These "fine set of performances" (Ned Raggett, AllMusic)[25] would later be unofficially released as the vinyl album Taking Drugs to Make Music to Take Drugs To on the Father Yod label in 1990 (albeit described incorrectly as "rehearsals in Rugby").[8][9]

Excellent Used Condition. Pictures are of actual item, please refer to them. From my personal collection. Check my other listings for more choice cuts.
Combine ship.

Tracklist

Credits

• Bass – Bassman*
• Guitar – Jason*, Sonic*
• Percussion – N. Booker*

Notes