THE GOSPELFOLK 1969 PRODIGAL LP JDR 324 60'S PSYCHEDELIC GARAGE XIAN FOLK ROCK
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The Gospelfolk Prodigal Emblem Records JDR 324 1969. Psychedelic Xian album ranging in styles from fuzz garage mayhem to dreamy folk ballads; a true relic of the early British psych scene A major ‘60s garage/psych Xian rock rarity here. Raw punk enthusiasm from five young men from Scotland. Within the genre that includes the likes of Them, The Troggs, The Chocolate Watch Band and The Standells. The title track uses a classic 60s punk Farfisa organ motif as it tells the story of the prodigal son’s return. The psyche raw fuzz and dissonant organ of ‘Emily’ follows, sounding like Velvet Underground playing in your closet with the door shut. The massive reverb of ‘No Sad Tomorrow’ makes it a garage rocker’s dream, while ‘Be In Time’s savage fuzz riff comes across as a sanctified electric ‘Wild Thing’. ‘Cosmopolitan World’ is swinging gangly pop, then on to the rudimentary basement jam of ‘Thank You Lord’. What remains are the album’s four ballads and oddly enough the strongest cuts on the LP, all vibrant with the warmth of raw electric guitars, solemn organ, and endearing harmonies. Exceedingly rare, limited to a pressing of 99 copies a couple having sold for over $1200. The album cover shows the band playing at The Catacomb Coffee Bar in Bellshill. The cover is in very good condition complete with original inner sleeve. The LP is also in very good condition. There are a couple of very light surfaces scratches and scuffs but the LP plays fine. The sleeve notes on the back read All about a young man who left his father - To see the bright lights and join the big time - How he spent all his money on wine and loose women - How he's come home without a dime - His pop says give him a coat and a ring for his finger - Empty the ice box and call his friends - Let's all have a party forgive and forget - Young man your home I thought you were dead This is a selection of music played by The Gospelfolk. It may challenge you, make you think, or, turn you on. The songs on this album have been written by the group and during the last two years have been used in live performances in youth clubs etc. in Central Scotland. We dedicate this album to those people who have given us their support throughout that time. (Our special thanks to the Catacomb Club Bellshill where the front cover photograph for this sleeve was taken) Producer: John McLarty Recorded: Walter Paterson & John McLarty Studio: Emblem Sound Studios Photography: Ramsden & Jonquin Layout: W.J. Savage Sleeve Art: Davis Publicity Emblem Records Ltd. 15 Main Street Strathaven Lanarkshire Track list Tracklist A1 Prodigal A2 Emily A3 Forever A4 No Sad Tomorrow A5 Someone Who Cares B1 Cosmopolitan World B2 This Love B3 Thank You Lord B4 What Have I Done? B5 Be In Time Credits · Percussion – William (21) · Producer – John McLarty · Recorded By – John McLarty, Walter Paterson · Vocals, Bass, Organ – Edmund (3) · Vocals, Bass, Rhythm Guitar – Walter* · Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass – Billy (47) · Vocals, Rhythm Guitar – John*
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