LP SEALED IRON BUTTERFLY HEAVY ATCO SD 33-227 STEREO NO CODE NO CUTOUT NO CLUB
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"Heavy" is the debut studio album by the American rock band Iron Butterfly, released on January 22, 1968, on Atco Records (a subsidiary of Atlantic Records). While it didn't feature their monster hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (which would appear on their next album), "Heavy" is a significant early document of the band's sound and an important, if often overlooked, record in the development of psychedelic rock and early hard rock/proto-metal.
Here's a brief summary of the LP:
- Pioneering Sound: True to its title, "Heavy" showcased Iron Butterfly's distinctive sound, which was notably heavier and more aggressive than much of the pop and gentle psychedelic music of the era. It's often cited as one of the earliest albums to embody elements that would later define heavy metal.
- Musical Style: The album is a blend of:
- Psychedelic Rock: Incorporating the experimental, trippy, and sometimes droning elements characteristic of the psychedelic movement. Doug Ingle's swirling, often ominous organ is a defining feature.
- Blues Rock: Strong blues roots are evident in the guitar riffs and vocal delivery.
- Early Hard Rock/Proto-Metal: The album features distorted, crunching guitar riffs and a powerful rhythm section, contributing to a raw, amplified sound that was groundbreaking for its time.
- Original Lineup: "Heavy" was recorded by the original lineup of Iron Butterfly, which included Doug Ingle (organ, vocals), Ron Bushy (drums), Danny Weis (guitar), Jerry Penrod (bass, vocals), and Darryl DeLoach (tambourine, vocals). Notably, Weis, Penrod, and DeLoach would leave the band shortly after this album's recording, making "Heavy" unique in their discography as the only studio album with this specific configuration.
- Key Tracks: While no single became a massive hit from this album, tracks like "Possession" and "Unconscious Power" (which were released as a single) give a good sense of the band's intense sound. Other notable tracks include "Get Out of My Life, Woman" (a cover of an Allen Toussaint song), and the instrumental closer "Iron Butterfly Theme," which features some of the band's signature jamming.
- Raw Energy: The album captures the raw, unpolished energy of a band still finding its voice but already pushing boundaries. The songwriting, while sometimes simple, effectively drives the band's powerful sonic attack.
- Legacy: "Heavy" laid the groundwork for Iron Butterfly's subsequent, more commercially successful work. It's considered a cult classic by fans of psychedelic rock and those interested in the origins of heavy music, demonstrating the band's early influence on a burgeoning genre.
LISTEN “Iron Butterfly Theme”
- LP Released on Atco Records # SD 33-227 (Stereo). .
- This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. Slight rounded corners. No cut out marks.
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