LP, PHOTOS, BOOKLET AN AVALANCHE OF HEAVY = MOUNTAIN = SLEIGHRIDE = POWER DRIVER
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ORIGINAL 1971 FIRST PRESS
INCLUDES TWO GROUP PHOTOS + THICK BOOKLET! .........................................................................................................
~MOUNTAIN~
NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE ......................................................................................................... USA - WINDFALL RECORDS - 5500COLLECTION COPY!!!
1971 ORIGINAL!
COMPLETE ...FIRST ISSUE WITH TWO GROUP PHOTOS AND THICK BOOKLET INCLUDED!
It's hard work to combine artistic rock with heavy, evil guitar riffs and deep, bluesy vocals. Highlighted by demonic lyrics and loud razor sharp guitar leads, part bluesy played heavy and grinding. The production has a great echoey sound and the dreamy keyboard backing adds depth to the tracks. The highlight of the whole album is "Don't Look Around" arguably the best "song" Mountain ever cut with its hell-driving force bent to rip your face off! Could easily be on the "2nd Of May" May Blitz album ...
The follow-up album Nantucket Sleighride, released in 1971, reached the top 20 but failed to yield a hit single. The title track was used in the United Kingdom as the theme to ITV's Sunday political program Weekend World.
Guitarist Leslie West wanted to form a band that would sound as good as Cream. Upon realizing that old friend Felix Pappalardi had produced Cream’s Disraeli Gears, West re-established contact with him, and together they crafted West’s solo debut Mountain. There’s no question that Mountain tapped into the heavy thunder of Cream’s powerhouse attack, particularly when Pappalardi echoed Jack Bruce’s elegant bass lines and dreamily emotive vocals ..."Nantucket Sleighride" was the 2nd album release by Mountain, and rides on the heels of the major hit “Mississippi Queen” from the album “Climbing!”. Nantucket Sleighride failed to produce any hits but still remains a milestone for music history with the epic title song “Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin)”. This song is a dedication to a man, Owen Coffin, who sacrificed his life aboard a ship lost at sea after taking a sleighride. Owen was eaten by his crew mates, which ultimately saved their lives. This song is one of the best written songs to come from Mountain and the live version is simply stunning! I consider Nantucket Sleighride to be the best album from the band even though there were no charting hits. The production is top notch, with the musicianship being more polished than “Climbing!”.
West and Pappalardi were both very strong musical personalities, West with his brash-y riffs and Pappalardi with his subdued “Cream-y” production. This album almost seems to have a dividing line drawn in the sand, you can feel and hear the division between the two personalities. With that being said, let’s move on, shall we
."Don't Look Around" - 3:47
."Taunta (Sammy's Tune)" - 1:00
."Nantucket Sleighride (To Owen Coffin)" - 5:55
."You Can't Get Away" - 3:28
."Tired Angels (To J.M.H.)" - 4:42
."The Animal Trainer And The Toad" - 3:29
."My Lady" - 4:35
."Travellin' In The Dark (To E.M.P.)" - 4:26
."The Great Train Robbery" - 5:50
CONDITION: The cover: rated: Thick gatefold cover / rated: "EX" (excellent) solid as a rock...over 45 years old, the only minor thing is there is a delete drill at lower left ... still retains full colors, no bends, no writing and no split seams...altogether now, it's ...a Mountain TROPHY!
The vinyl: Rated: M- super-clean all over ...filled with shine like a final collection copy ...both Windfall laves are clean
Both "MOUNTAIN" photos and thick lyrics & illustrations booklet are CLEAN
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 ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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