STACK Above All LP NEW 180 GRAM UK IMPORT VINYL HEAVY PSYCH HARD ROCK 12"
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NEVER PLAYED, OPENED TO INSPECT, SLEEVE MINT, VINYL MINT Don't let the murky sound quality, almost certainly a result of imperfect source tapes, fool you; Above All is an above-average slab of snotty garage psychedelia. The cloudy sound actually enhances the album in certain ways. The stab at "Da Blues" gives the song not exactly an authenticity but a grittiness that gives the performance the sound and texture of a live recording. The psychedelic cuts, on the other hand, have an enveloping claustrophobic sound that traps the listener beneath the music. While probably meant to be experienced under the influence of certain chemical enhancers, the music is trippy enough on its own to send the listener on a trip of sorts. That wouldn't matter, of course, if the songs were not strong or were less than fully formed, but that is not the case. The album opens with a fuzzed-up version of Lieber and Stoller's "Poison Ivy," but the rest of the album is given over to standout originals by Stack, with lead guitarist Rick Gould penning five of the nine cuts. "Only Forever" is a power pop/psychedelic hybrid with some nice fuzz guitar by Gould, and Bob Ellis' vigorous, potent drumming is perhaps the band's secret weapon. Buddy Clark's robust bass, too, is terrific and helps songs such as "Cars," "Everyday," and "Valleys" get completely inside the listener with uncommon force. On top of the psychedelic cacophony, Bill Sheppard's vocals simply wail. Stack was obviously skilled, as their resumé bears out, and it is apparent through the subpar sound that the band could be quite powerful. Gear Fab's CD is well worth hearing for fans of garage and psychedelia and may even qualify for the top echelon of unearthed psychedelic obscurities Hi! I have been a collector of 'rare, obsolete, Hard Rock, Heavy Rock & Psychedelic Rock' for most of my life, and am parting with many cherished LPs .It is time...With Vinyl making a HUGE comeback, I am happy to see many have held their value, even some increased, however I know they are only worth what they are worth to the next buyer. I've been on both sides, over paying for something I really wanted, and of course , finding that rare gem at a great value at times. I will try to answer any questions any one has , and post as many photos as possible for quality purposes, so you know what you are buying. Some are mint, unopened, some I never played because I purchased the CD as well, some are 30-40 years old and show ware on either the sleeve or vinyl themselves. So feel free to ask any questions. If you are a collector like me, i know you want the best possible quality, but age takes a toll on everything and everyone. lol. I can honestly say, EVERY LP has been protected, cared for and in a smoke free environment for as long as Ive owned it. Hope you see something you like, I will be posting over 100 LPs in coming weeks. I live just outside of NYC, and I will ship internationally....just know shipping fees 'suck' from here. Customs sometimes is a PIA, and it can be costly, but I promise to do the best i can to keep costs low as possible. All shipping in continental US are as usual. Peace ....John
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