The SUPERFINE DANDELION ORIG Pressing/PSYCH Classic

$ 42

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Sep 18, 2009 Sold Date

Sep 13, 2009 Start Date

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The SUPERFINE DANDELION

Mainstream Records

The Superfine Dandelion: Mike McFadden, Ed Black, Rick Anderson, Mike Collins.

Recorded at Audio Researchers Of Arizona Studios, Phoenix, Arizona between 1966 and 1968.
This is generally seen as one of the lesser Mainstreams, and while it's not especially original or unusual, it's better than its reputation. Mostly this band comes from a 1965-era Beatles vantage point with a little folk-rock mixed in. The rhythm guitars are acoustic and the lead guitars electric. Lyrics range from mild social commentary to silly love songs to folk-style murder ballads. The songs are as blatantly derivative as, say, Blue Things, with one completely ripping off the Beatles' "I'm A Loser," and another stealing the flute solo from the Moody Blues' "Nights In White Satin". These thefts aside, all songs are originals, unusual for this type of album. Side two is stronger than side one, ending with the album's three best songs. "Don't Try To Call Me" is a terrific pop song, "The Other Sidewalk" is the album's one psychedelic tune, and "What's The Hurry" is a pretty folk-rocker. Overall, this album is quite enjoyable. Kazoo haters beware of "It's Raining," however. The LP was also released in France on Vogue with an altered cover, and the band had a pre-LP 45 on a local label.

Record and cover are in VG+ condition

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