Spirit LP SIGNED by Randy California and Ed Cassidy
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The Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus 1rst pressing on Epic ! (1970) This was signed by Ed Cassidy and Randy California! ( who died January 2, 1997).
The LP and sleeve are in Good/Very Good Condition.
...USA - Yellow Epic - E 30267
ORIGINAL yellow label vinyl thick gatefold pressing
A blockbuster of a record...A real sense of camaraderie and experimentation runs through this entire work, which took longer to record than any previous Spirit effort. "Nature's Way" has remained popular since its first appearance, and the album also includes "Mr. Skin," "Morning Will Come," and "Animal Zoo."
The final album by experimental pop/rock band Spirit's original lineup is arguably their best. Combining their most melodic collection of songs with the harmonically rich and uncharacteristically detail-oriented production of David Briggs (Neil Young, Alice Cooper) the group disbanded on a high note and closed out the original era of west-coast experimental psych-rock. So, while it lacks the out-from-left-field impact of their quirky, raw debut, Dr. Sardonicus is nevertheless Spirit's most sophisticated and quintessential work product.
The title and cover art would suggest that this is a concept album; it isn't, at least as far as I can tell. Other than the eclectic nature of the music and the fact that several of the tracks run together (suggestive of "Dreaming," I guess), there is no overriding concept or story that unifies these songs. The record spawned the minor hit "Nature's Way" and probably should have had others – "Animal Zoo," "Mr. Skin" and "Morning Will Come" have a catchy, rollicking zest to them and they suitably capture the carefree vibe of the era. The other tracks are generally artier and exhibit the sort of creative (yet always accessible) musical crossbreeding that Spirit was known for. "Love Has Found a Way" uses a backwards rhythm track and the nice addition of a vibraphone contributes to its tripped-out feel. "Why Can't I Be Free" has an arresting, wheezy ambience to it that prevents the one-minute song from being a throwaway. "Space Child" is a jazzy, psychedelic instrumental that sounds like Steely Dan might have, had they come up in late '60s California. "Street Worm" finishes with a solo that guitarist Randy California (a versatile, accomplished player) described in the liner notes as being inspired by John Coltrane improvisations.
1. Prelude / Nothin' To Hide 2. Nature's Way 3. Animal Zoo 4. Love Has Found A Way 5. Why Can't I Be Free 6. Mr. Skin 7. Space Child 8. When I Touch You 9. Street Worm 10. Life Has Just Begun 11. Morning Will Come 12. Soldier
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