Rare 1972 Private Press Christian Psych Folk Rock album from ex-Exkursions main guy Mike Johnson (Freedom Light Records NS-2037).
Acid Archives describes Johnson's recordings as "Eclectic rock with folk, rural and jazz inflections, with both acoustic and electric guitars," though they haven't yet reviewed this killer LP.
It all starts off with the monster heavy apocalyptic psych track "Cause and Effect", with a stomping heavy beat, plenty of distorted fuzz guitar and completely over-the-top lyrics about the end of mankind, Judgment Day, etc.
The next track has a wild extended freakout intro of Arp Synthesizer, guitar and frantic drumbeats. All the songs on here are originals -- a satisying rural mix of bluesy rock and folk -- Neil Young is definitely an influence.
Lyrically and musically, this album is a journey through Mike Johnson's longing for a better day for mankind.
From the intense, apocalyptic visions in the storytelling of "Cause And Effect" (complete with fuzz guitar and a dark, foreboding rhythm) to the fantastic arp synth/prog psych workout lead-in to "Pride" fans of private psych folk rock will not be disappointed.
Listen : A1. Cause and Effect
and A2. Pride
and B4. Lord Doctor
Another little gem never reissued on CD or on vinyl !
Record : VG++
Cover : VG+
Price : 80,00 Euros (+ postage costs by registered parcel calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL only to etienne.reyser@gmail.com
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
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