CLEAN 1970 FEAR ITSELF HARD BLUES PSYCH POWERHOUSE TOUGH FEMALE BOOGIE BLUES
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1970 HARD ROCK BLUES BUSTER = ROUSING FEMALE LEAD . .
~ FEAR ITSELF ~
USA - DOT RECORDS -DLP 25942
PLAYS MINTY CLEAN ...
FEAR ITSELF, a 1970 [original first pressing] collectible, was led by a rousing female, ELLEN McILWAINE, who went on as a prominant guitarist & folkrock singer ...
Includes the original 1970 "Dot Records' printed inner sleeve
Before it all happened, Ellen checked out New York's Cafe a Go Go, where she shared the bill with another young guitar sensation named Jimi Hendrix. After some time there Hendrix went to Britain to form the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Ellen returned to her hometown of Atlanta Georgia to form the group Fear Itself with Chris Zaloom (lead gtr), Paul Album (bass), and Bill McCord (drums). Fear Itself reflected the "underground" and "psychedelic" blues of the time, kind of a Janis Joplin/Jefferson Airplane meld. They made this one album for Dot records, featuring more rock-oriented versions of tunes she'd later be identified with: Crawling Kingsnake, Underground River, Born Under a Bad Sign and Billy Gene (later Billy Jean), as well as an 8:44 version (the mandatory Sixties "long version") of "In My Time of Dyin'". At heart a hard garage blues band, with "psychadelic rock" edges. Sharp and well rehersed, Ellen McIlwaine has truly got something special going, ala Janis Joplin, but different. Her style is often something devestating. Listen to her wail like a fifth instrument in In My Time of Dying. One might find the selection of blues songs a little harsh, but this is decidedly strong stuff. Highlights are Underground River (alright now, she screams) In My Time Of Dying, Lazarus and Billy Gene.
- Side One
- Crawling Kingsnake
- Underground River
- Bow'd Up
- For Suki
- In My Time Of Dying
- Side Two
- The Letter
- Lazarus
- Mossy Dream
- Billy Gene
- Born Under A Bad Sign
Chris Zaloom, lead guitar
Paul Album, bass guitar
Bill McCord, drums
CONDITION: The Cover: Thick gatefold is CLEAN VG+ looks fine, issue is the bottom right corner had moisture (which now is thoroughly dry, but a bit uneven, just a little) By feel you can tell, not so much by visual sight. Get past that and the little past handling is better for this cover than normally found ...a cover that ALWAYS has a lot of shelf wear, so take this copy into consideration ... plus has clean vinyl (see below) ... NO delete marks, no split seams, no writing ...
The Vinyl: is all glossy and clean; "EX" (excellent) to M- plays CLEAN = excellent, no audio problems , it's clear all over and with CLEAN DOT labels makes this copy one to own A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people... EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING All imperfections are noted both cover & record NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls 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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