CLEAN M- 1973 ORIG THE GOLDEN EARRING Moontan RADAR LOVE HARD ROCK Psych GEM
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TRUE FIRST PRESSING
TOP CLEAN COPY
1973 WITHDRAWN USA ORIGINAL
GOLDEN EARRING
== MOONTAN ==
\ UK - TRACK RECORDS / MCA - 396
*** TOP M- SCARCE 1973 FIRST PRINTING ... was soon recalled and completely re-designed ...
REAL CLEAN ... first pressing from 1973 = banned in the USA semi-nude cover and full nude backside photo of Golden Earring singer Barry Hay on back
The withdrawn US copy....you won't find a better original unless it's still sealed....
This 1973 outing is the album that raised Golden Earring to an international level of popularity, primarily on the strength of the smash hit single and timeless groove "Radar Love" (here in un-edited long version) -- However, there is much more to this album than just that hit. In many ways, "Moontan" is like a summation of everything the group had delivered on their earlier 60's albums. It presents a similar combination of prog epics, heavy rockers, and songs that combine both elements, but everything is raised to a new level of inspiration and polish. It starts with a bang thanks to "Candy's Going Bad," a piece that starts off as a thunderous, pounding rocker but transforms midway into a bluesy instrumental mood piece. Other highlights include the unedited long version of "Radar Love," a relentless rock tune with a left-field instrumental break in which tribal drums duel with a big band-style back-up section, and "Just Like Vince Taylor," a guitar-slinging slice of boogie rock that pays tribute to the fallen rock idol of the title. The album also includes what may be the group's finest prog effort in "Vanilla Queen": this classic builds from pulsating, ominous verses dominated by synthesizer into a hard-rocking chorus and also throws in a stark guitar midsection before climaxing in a frantic band jam augmented by blaring leads and an ever-spiraling arrangement section. Little known fact is the inclusion of the great Eelco Gelling, guitarist from the legendary Cuby & the Blizzards...As well, the ever catchy "Are You Receiving Me?" contains some hooks from the group's past classic "She Flies on Strange Wings," and only the twangy rural edged-poprock of "Suzy Lunacy (Mental Rock)" is a little too poppy to gel with the rest of the album. However, even these tunes benefit from tight arrangements and a spirited, totally committed performance from the group. The result is an album that retains its power today. In the end, Moontan is a necessity for Golden Earring fans, and a worthwhile listen for anyone interested in 1960's and early 1970s rock at its most adventurous...
- "Candy's Going Bad" – 6:12
- "Are You Receiving Me" – 9:31
- "Suzy Lunacy (Mental Rock)" – 4:24
- II
- "Radar Love" – 6:23
- "Just Like Vince Taylor" – 4:33
- "Vanilla Queen" – 9:16
CONDITION: The cover: in top collectible shape M- CLEAN, having NO split seams, no writing or anything that would make ANYONE interested in - put it down ....... all said = "nice" keeper rarity
The vinyl: all glossy clean and clear M- ...looks fantastic = plays BEAUTIFUL ...
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
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