Ginger. Cheap Swank. Very rare orig. psych/prog.
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Description
Artist: Ginger.
Title: Same.
Label: Cheap Swank.
Number:7301.
Country: US.
Year: 1973.?
Very rare private real people driving progressive melancholic rock. This album is dedicated to the bands singer Bob Edwards, who sadly died in 1972 only 21 years old. Side A is Lo Fi studio and live recordings from 1971-72, never intended to be released, but found here as they were the only recordings with Bob. On side B the band, with Bob’s brother Bruce on vocal, express their feelings about their loss and their miss. These are recorded late 72 and early 73.
This albums really gets to your heart, at least it did to me. The contrast from the energy and the joy in the loose driving progressive rock on the original recording with Bob, and the sad melancholy in the later really makes you sit wondering about life and death. Someone said “music is feelings” and as such this is probably one of the strongest record I have ever heard, ‘cos very few records have ever touched me as this one. Listen to lyrics like
“I am doing all those things you loved to do.
And I am still playing in the band.
Please don’t let me be afraid.
Please don’t let me cry.
I am so glad to be alive.
Will I be ready when I die.”
This is as real as it gets, it’s so damn deep and honest. I guess listening to this record will make you drop a tear unless you are made of stone. Musically it’s good, but knowing the background history, it becomes a monster.
By the way gets 5 stars by Pokora.
COVER: Comes in the plain white cover. “Front cover” is a loose A4 photocopy of an old concert poster. But comes with two very nice printed inserts, with pictures and history. All inserts in M- shape.
RECORD: Perfect M- as well.
General information: Hi! Up for auction this week is a bunch of very rare psych, beat and folk LP’s from around the world. I got these on a consignment deal from a dealer friend of mine. All are in my possession and have been visually AND play graded. Please check out them all, most of these you will not see again for quite a while, so grab them now you got the chance. Reasonable opening prices and NO reserve.
As far as I can tell, these are all original first prints, but I must admit that I am not familiar with all of these myself. I have tried to be accurate with my description, without being pedantic. If you need more information, like full track list, matrix number, additional photos etc please mail me, and I will try to help as good as I can. If you have any questions, or if you have knowledge about any of these that you feel should be stated in my description, please let me know, and I will add or correct.
Grading: I use GOLDMINE standards for grading. But have tried to be as accurate with my description instead of just giving a grade, as it seems that a M- record to some is a VG record to others and vice versa!! All records are guaranteed, if you are not satisfied, you get your money back (except postage).
Shipping and Postage: Postage at actual cost. I am working at strange hours and sometimes long shifts, so it’s not always possible for me to ship immediately after payment arrives. Shippings will be made AT LEAST once a week.
Payments: I do accept paypal, but it’s not free and you have to add 3% to your payment. Money orders (bidpay) or cash in registered letters works fine. Bank transfers or checks could be arranged too if you need to, but I haven’t checked out the fees for this, but as for paypal, you pay any fees. If you don’t wanna pay the fees – sent cash.
