AWESOME 1969 BRITISH ORIG STEAMHAMMER MKII Hard UK BLUES Psych RARE LP
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- 1969 ORIGINAL UK BLUES COOKER !
- Thee British Original
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- ~ STEAMHAMMER ~
- MKII
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- Made In England - (Orange) C.B.S. - S-63694
- ORIGINAL SOUGHT AFTER ~~ NICE ORIGINAL BRITISH 1969 COPY
- ....plus the (CLEAN) original printed sleeve - normally NOT found at all!
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Original 1969 first pressing vinyl of the 2nd album by the mighty STEAMHAMMER ... under-appreciated from 45 years back... we're really feeling this one...filled with great memorable self compositions that suck the listener "in"
Not selling as many records as they had hoped, STEAMHAMMER nevertheless became a top European open-air attraction, mainly due to their excellent live performance. For over two hours each night they would provide instrumental improvisations, exemplary by the guitar work of Martin Pugh and the harmonica of Kieran White. In summer 1969, Martin Quittenton left the band, followed by drummer Michael Rushton. They were replaced by Steve Jolliffe (saxophone, flute) and Mick Bradley (drums).
Jollife's feel for precise arrangements and influences especially inspired the recording of this second MKII album. Going beyond the boundaries of traditional blues forms, the band members applied their musical creativity and imagination without the need for technical trickery.
Yes, STEAMHAMMER's second album shows great evolution: their first album was rooted exclusively in blues. This album has a bit of a jazzy edge than the first, thanks to the addition of reeds/flutist Steve Joliffe. Progressive-rock fans will probably enjoy this album and will find it more interesting than STEAMHAMMER "Reflections" or "Mountains"; the compositions are more inventive, arrangements are more imaginative and the overall performance of the band is better. Highlights: "Supposed to be Free", "Contemporary Chick Con Song" (both are still bluesy, but more ambitious than other efforts), the short "Sunset Chase" (a beautiful guitar solo), "6/8 for Amiran" (with this unusual tempo structure), "Passing Through" (with his fake ending) and the wonderful "Another Travelling Tune". Highly recommended for anybody who ever thought how a prog-blues album would sound.
- Martin Pugh - Electric Guitar
- Kieran White - Guitar (Acoustic), Harmonica, Jew's-Harp, Vocals
- Mick Bradley - Percussion, Conga, Drums
- Steve Davy - Bass
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- Supposed to Be Free
- Johnny Carl Morton
- Sunset Chase
- Contemporary Chick Con Song
- Turn Around
- 6/8 for Amiran
- Passing Through
- Down Along the Grove
- Another Travelling Tune
- Fran and Dee Take a Ride
- The cover: rated: "M-" hard to find the 1969 fragile laminated front cover has met with careful hands over the past 54 years. Overall a keeper copy investment item! There are no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... LOOK!
Keeper copy !
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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