CLEAN 1971 HELP Second Helping HARD BLISTERING Psych
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RARE 1971 HEAVY GUITAR ROCK IMPACT OF SOUND!!!
Help
Second Coming
\ USA - DECCA RECORDS - DL 75304
Scarce & wanted 1971 original vinyl on the USA DECCA label . The second HELP album is a burning hard rocker with relentless heavy lead guitar all over the place and within tight self composed gems...the lead off track was an easy early pick to a famous garage psych compilation way back in the early 80's when psych Lp's were still uncovered by collectors...
This much heavier second album is the one that most collectors know, due to lots of fuzz and wah wah on the guitars. The sparse trio format is the same as on the first album, except that the clean guitar is replaced by distortion and effects. With all three members again contributing material, the all-original set managed to meld some blazing hard rock moves with an occasional dash of psych, and some surprisingly commercial touches. For a trio these guys generated quite a bit of energy (to say nothing of volume - try cranking this one up on a good stereo). McCracken underscored his credentials as one kick-as* drummer, ensuring that his contributions were always more than a steady backbeat (check out the way he kicked the rocker All Day' along'). Merrill showed himself to be a multifaceted guitarist (hard to believe he didn't make the big time with another band), while Rochan proved an innovative bassist - check out his bass line on 'Hold On Child'. The funny thing is, listening to this one dozens of times over the years and never been able to come up with a better known group that would serve as a benchmark for comparison. About the best one might be able to come up with is describing them as a more talented and commercial version of Sir Lord Baltimore (which happens to be a band that we like). Exemplified by songs like '' and '' this was clearly hard rock, but these songs were full of memorable melodies and some great harmony vocals. Elsewhere 'Hold On Child' deserved notice as one of the few songs that managed to include solo slots for all three members without becoming plodding and overindulgent - the whole thing clocked in under 4 minutes. Merrill's screaming lead solo on the track is almost worth the entire price of admission. Elsewhere opening up with Merrill's double tracked leads the extended, bluesy 'Dear Lord' was another pick for standout track.
Jack Merril : Guitar & Vocalist
Rob Rochan : Bass & Congas
Chet McCracken : Drums
DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORDS
ALL DAY
GOOD TIME MUSIC
HOLD ON CHILD
T.C.A.
DEAR LORD
OH MY
POWER
CONDITION: The dark cover is real hard to find clean, this one is nice VG++ with smallest shelf wear just starting, nothing really, solid seams, no bends, no writing, small promo sticker on back cover which only rises the value
The vinyl is very clean, M- ...play graded TOP level...nice...nice...and powerful
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
