DAVID PEEL & LOWER EAST SIDE - The American Revolution (US 1st Press)john lennon

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The politically charged David Peel & the Lower East Side directly contrasted their 1968 acoustic live debut, Have a Marijuana (recorded in New York City's Washington Square Park), with 1970's American Revolution, an amplified studio outing. The real similarity between the two remains Peel's no-holds-barred, in-your-face attitude and staunchly liberal espousing. Once again joining in the festivities are Peel (guitar/vocals), Billy Joe White (guitar/vocals), and Harold C. Black (tambourine/vocals), as well as new instrumentally intensive recruits Tony Bartoli (drums), Herb Bushler (bass), David Horowitz (organ), and Richard Grando (soprano sax). Although Peel's earlier effort hinted at the band's proto-punk and garage rock leanings, the aggressive electric bashing that accompanies "Lower East Side," "Hey, Mr. Draft Board," and "Girls, Girls, Girls" allows them to bring that restless spirit to complete fruition. While Peel's work has been considered as little more than a hippie novelty, the sheer range of his topical lyrics is often a direct reflection of the then-current anti-establishment movement. His music deals candidly with their attitudes regarding Vietnam ("I Want to Kill You"), the repression of local law enforcement ("Oink, Oink, Oink"), hypocritical drug laws ("Legalize Marijuana"), sex ("Girls, Girls, Girls"), and even more contemplative esoteric concepts ("God"). Peel also takes on other sacred cows; "Pledge of Allegiance" is a parody that not only reaffirms his pro-pot perspective, but could likewise be interpreted as expressing anti-American sentiments. But that would be missing the point entirely, as Peel's anger and sarcasm are both well-founded and rooted in his love for the freedoms that the United States has stood for. In the mid-seventies, the Lower East Side band was produced by its long-time friend and admirer John Lennon for Apple Records. Lennon then produced David Peel's The Pope Smokes Dope, which was banned in several countries outside the United States and Canada.

CONDITION 

VINYL: Near Mint

COVER/SLEEVE: Excellent minus (the minus being some sticker removal scuffing to front left. Otherwise this heavy card gatefold is a really nice example. Does not even have a deletion corner cut or hole punch (unlike most found on sale) meaning it was purchased within a few months of its initial release date. Spine fully legible, no writing, no seam splits)

RUNOUT MATRIX: EKS 74067 A CTH  STERLING RL T

                                EKS 74067 B-1 CTH  STERLING RL T

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MINT (M): The record itself is in new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be MINT.

NEAR MINT (NM): Close to mint, like new.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality despite the occasional superficial mark, etc. No audible scratches or marks. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and /or minor creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record has clearly been played several times, but displays no obvious deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks/superficial scratches. Occasionally a mark or light scratch may be audible, but never seriously. Normal wear and tear on the sleeve, etc, but without any major defects is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion, surface noise and audible scratches. The cover and contents may suffer from folding, creases, scuffing of edges, spine wear/splits, discolouration, writing, etc.

FAIR (F): The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump or stick. The cover and contents could be torn, stained and /or defaced.

POOR (P): The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. Useful only as a collection filler.

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