1969 ORIG EAST OF EDEN EXOTIC PROG PSYCH TRIPPING HIPPIES ROCK EASTERN BLEND

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          ORIGINAL 1969 FIRST PRESS

   ~ EXOTIC PSYCHEDELIC PROGRESSIVE ~

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                                      East Of Eden

          "Mercator Projected"

             

  

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            USA - DERAM RECORDS - DES 18023

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Stamped matrix: "Bellsound" / "Bestway"

Original 1969 first pressing of a very underestimated UK early progressive band:::: here's not only their best album but one of the classic (early) UK underground psychedelic-progressives :::

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East Of Eden - Northern Hemisphere (1969) - YouTube

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EAST OF EDEN were formed in 1967 in Bristol UK by musicians Dave Arbus, Geoff Nicholson and Ron Caines, who had known each other from some past underground groups. The original line-up featured also Steve York on basses and Dave Dufont on drums/percussions. Arbus, after seeing some performances of Jean-Luc Ponty, decided to use the electrified violin as a dominant instrument in the band's sound. In 1968 the band moves to London and signs with Deram Label (responsible for the early prog releases of Decca Records). The next year EAST OF EDEN debuted with ''Mercator projected''.

A spellbinding work from the dawn of the progressive era, Mercator Projected is a harbinger of the progressive future (this album emerged in 1969) and also a challenging and enjoyable LP in its own right. There are few albums to match the status of this one. East Of Eden's true star is Dave Arbus who plays violin, flute, recorder and reeds. This awesomely inventive debut should not be allowed to be forgotten. The lead off track, "Northern Hemispheres" has this incredible low end groove with abrasive violin within a highly infectious melody - a psychedelic head-zone tune that lasts a lifetime. What stays with us also most is the glorious hook of the wonderful "Isadora" ... "Isadora dance, we are entranced" probably works best if you're getting down with the hippie vibe, for dancing flutes and Eastern themes that are draped around deep lyrics. Mercator Projector is also defined by the psychedelic rambles of "Waterways", and perhaps more than anything else the great harp-driven "Centaur Woman " (replete with an impressive fuzz-bass solo courtesy of Steve York).

The melodic side of the band is featured in the melancholic "Bathers," in which violin, organ (from Caines) and recorder are blended to astounding effect. With the subtle drumming of Dave Dufont giving the song added character, this song might well appeal to those who enjoy King Crimson's early ballads. The propulsive "Communion" also features flute prominently, as well as some cute sound effects and even a joke told in another language (they translate everything except the punchline!). "Moth" is another piece that incorporates Eastern style exploration, although it is occasionally interspersed with a glorious Beatlesque melody. It all concludes with the high-octane jazzy/prog/psych jam "In The Stable Of The Sphinx," which is carried away by fine instrumentalists -- spectacular turns on violin and guitar from Arbus and Geoff Nicholson respectively.

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    Northern Hemisphere     5:04

  Isadora     4:31

   Waterways     6:50

  Centaur Woman  7:10

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Bathers     5:18

     Communion     3:41

     Moth     4:03

     In The Stable Of The Sphinx     8:20

CONDITION: The cover: Rated: near M- Very clean when IF found is usually with cover wear. Here an exception, hardly any prior use visible, 50 years of age! While retaining vivid colors, there are no seams splits, no seam splits, no faded colors, no bends, no writing ...   

The vinyl: Rated: M- TOP COPY ... clean and smooth, will perform flawless. Both DERAM labels are in solid shape, no writing or dirt/soil
                  
                                                                                        

   A cool addition to anyone's music library! 

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