PUZZLE s/t V Rare Orig 1969 US ABC Fuzz Psych Garage Rock Die-cut Gatefold
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Jun 12, 2016 Sold Date
Jun 2, 2016 Start Date
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Puzzle

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Very Rare original US LP released on ABC Records in 1969. 1st US pressing in a die-cut gatefold sleeve.

Short-lived outfit showcased the talents of bassist Curt Jonnie, the late guitarist Tony Grasso and drummer Mike Zack (Jonnie and Zack had previously played in the band Wild Honey; while Zack was briefly a member of The Cherry People). Largely unknown, for what it's worth, Puzzle may be one of Washington D.C.'s best late-1960s rock outfits.

Signed by ABC Records, the trio's self-titled 1969 debut teamed them with producers Ed Kramer and Jay Senter. Largely written by Grasso and Jonnie, tracks like the leadoff rocker 'Hey Medusa' (which for some reason wasn't shown on the album track listing), 'Make the Children Happy' and 'Babe' offered up a first rate set of hard-rock. Complete with strong melodies, some excellent harmony vocals and occasional shots of fuzz guitar (courtesy of Grasso), "Puzzle" put lots of better known names to shame.

Mind you there wasn't anything particularly original or earth shattering to be found on the set, but these guys played with considerable enthusiasm and energy. While their predominant orientation was hard rock, tracks like 'No Complaints' and 'Golden Butterfly' demonstrated a more commercial, though no less appealing sound. To be honest, the only disappointments were the seemingly endless blues-rock workout 'Working for the Rich Man' and a heavily phased and less-than-convincing foray into psych 'Got My Head Right Yesterday' (which actually started to grow on you given a couple of beers and some time to kill).
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Tracks Are :-

Side One

1 Hey Medusa 2:51
2 Make The Children Happy 2:48
3 Working For The Rich Man 7:34
4 No Complaints 2:50

Side Two

1 Got My Head Right Yesterday Part I 1:00
2 Babe 3:00
3 Piggy Back Ride 2:40
4 Golden Butterfly 3:05
5 Got My Head Right Yesterday Part II 6:00

 

  • Released on ABC Records in 1969

  • Catalogue Number ABCS-671

  • Record is in Vg + condition (few light surface marks from the inner sleeve)

  • Sleeve is in Ex + condition (small tear at the top of the front)

 

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