RARE 1966 MONO ORIG "BREAKTHROUGH" - THE NEW COLONY SIX - RISING STORM GARAGE

$

415

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 KILLER GARAGE CLASSIC - OF THE BEST EVER!      

                      THE NEW COLONY SIX                 

          "BREAKTHROUGH "

                            USA - SENTAR 101 (MONO)

Unstoppably brilliant!

Original 1966 MONO first pressing in THICK gateold cover...released only locally in Chicago where The New Colony Six were rightfully Chicago's TOP garage band....

One of the most essential garage Lp's ever, loaded with super catchy original compositions featuring the trademark harmonies, Leslie-fied guitar licks, and hypnotizing combo organ. It was to be the first and by far the best LP New Colony Six ever released...in same level, song wise, as the RISING STORM...

There is NO doubt that THIS midwesterner LP is jam packed full of great songs in the classic garage tradition. The New Colony Six was founded by lead vocalist Ray Graffia but included a fine guitarist by the name of Jerry VanKollenburg, organist Wally Kemp, bassist Craig Kemp, vocalist Pat McBride and drummer Chic James.

They took Chicago by storm on their first single "I Confess" (1965) which is included here. It is a tough British Invasion powered sound that reached the #2 position on the WLS Silver Dollar Survey. Confess was only kept from being a #1 local hit by Lou Christie’s “Lightning Strikes” and notable for the inventive guitar sound created by VanKollenburg feeding his instrument through a Leslie speaker.

Around the time of recording this lp, the band decided to release  another killer track from the album in the legendary "At The River’s Edge". Although the very good flip "I Lie Awake" received airplay, "At The River’s Edge" was really their moment in the sun. It is a menacing garage punk gem driven by frantic pace and wild harmonica playing, "At The River’s Edge" was Chicago’s version of Them’s fantastic "Mystic Eyes" single. At this point the New Colony Six were a popular live act throughout Chicago and were known to raise hell on stage. During the summer of 1966 "Breakthrough" was released, and includes 10 songs that are sterling group originals ranging from tough gritty rockers to more moody somber inflections. Besides the superb singles other highlights were the Raiders-like "A Heart Is Made Of Many Things" and the dreamy killer "Don’t You Think It’s Time To Stop You’re Crying" which featured more ace guitar work from VanKollenburg. Another couple songs worth their weight in gold are "I & You" AND  "The Time Of The Year Is Sunset." Collectors have mentioned that this album could be a counter part to the Rising Storm’s legendary LP, and we would agree.

• I Confess
  A Heart Is Made Of Many Things
   Don’t You Think It’s Time You Stopped Your Cryin’
  Last Nite
  I And You
  At The River’s Edge
•  I Lie Awake
  Dawn Is Breaking
  The Time Of The Year Is Sunset
   Mister You’re A Better Man Than I
   Some People Think I’m A Playboy
   Sloopy

CONDITION: The cover: Thick cardboard cover is rated near M- striking for a 48 year old teen scene artifact ...still with fresh original colors,...the back cover is clean....no delete marks, no bends, no writing and no split seams ... collection worthy rarity ...

The vinyl: still has the shine, but with small scuffs/harlines that DO NOT affect greatly the audio. Visually near VG++,  Plays with excellent all CLEAN fidelity, audio surface was noted, so will provide as an enjoyable relic of the 1966 teen scene and both Sentar labels are clean

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

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All imperfections are noted both cover & record