SCARCE 2xLP SAN FRANCISCO ACID SOUND "TRIPSICHORD" PSYCH QUICKSILVER MOBY GRAPE

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SCARCE DELUXE 2LP                    

SIXTIES PSYCHEDELIA!                     

                     TRIPSICHORD MUSIC BOX                 

                        USA - EUROPE - AKARMA - 0772 

Weighty 180 gram double platters...

FINAL COLLECTION COPY

FABULOUSLY OVER PRODUCED to the point where this massively THICK and textured gatefold sleeve BLOWS AWAY the USA Janus label first press ...plus it contains FIVE killer tracks that did not appear on the '69 vinyl issue (read on:::)

The notorious San Fransisco group TRIPSICHORD is known to have toured in the late 60’s/early 70’s as “the fake Moby Grape” – a marketing scam created by the evil Matthew Katz (band manager, label mogal), who himself was trying to capitalize on the legendary Grape’s short-lived success.

Tripsichord (also referred to as the Tripsichord Music Box) was actually a fine band with a killer rating, a real group too, who would go on to release a phantasic album in 1970. Prior to their sole album (a Janus label release), the group recorded material for Katz that ended up on the Fifth Pipe Dream compilation. These cuts are solid SF acid rock – heavy on intensity and dark aura, brooding harmony vocals and great FUZZ guitar work.

Their only LP release is a midpoint between the psych sounds of early Quicksilver Messenger Service and Moby Grape’s shorter, more concise material – psych influenced rural rock/folk rock with plenty of stoned ruminations and lots of melodic guitar work – the classic SF sound. Regarding the Tripsichord album, Fuzz, Acid & Flower’s Clark Faville added, “their self-titled album (recorded in 1969) proves conclusively that they alone carried the torch during that year that was once shared by Quicksilver Messenger Service, Frumious Bandersnatch and Moby Grape. The Tripsichord album is essentially what the world was hoping Shady Grove would be! The record is an embarrassing wealth of riches both musically and in its dark and menacing lyrical imagery. The dual guitar interplay on this under-rated gem is as good as anything by the three groups mentioned and has stood the test of time well.” If the album has a weak spot, it’s “Short Order Steward,” a boring blues jam that’s nearly rescued by fine guitar soloing. The remaining cuts are excellent. “Fly Baby” and “Black Door” are two of the better unknown SF psych cuts (Fly Baby features great tribal rhythms) while the album’s last cut, “Everlasting Joy,” lifts off with inspired guitar leads. Other gems are the relaxed rural-rock of “We Have Passed On” and the mystical musings of “Narrow Way.” If you’re interested in hearing this unsung band’s music without forking over hundreds of dollars for the '69 original Lp, the scarce Akarma second press is probably the best bet to look for. Besides including the album in its entirety, an added second disc features the amazingly great Fifth Pipe Dream tracks along with Tripsichord’s two rare NON LP 45s. A very classy reissue with lots of great music

 *Randy Gordon—drums
*Frank Straight—guitar
*Dave Zandonatti—bass
*Oliver Mckinney—keyboards and organ
*Bill Carr—vocals
*Ron McNeeley-vocals
 

On The Last Ride - 4:42
We Have Passed Away - 2:45
Black Door - 2:55
The New Word - 4:40
Son Of The Morning - 5:34
Short Order Steward - 5:04
The Narrow Gate - 3:35
Fly Baby - 6:26
Everlasting Joy - 4:19
You're The Woman (bonus non LP) - 3:35
It's Not Good (bonusnon LP) - 3:10
Family Song (bonusnon LP) - 8:26
Times & Seasons (bonus non LP) - 3:23
Sunday The Third (bonus non LP) - 3:19

CONDITION: The cover: TRIPLE THICK weighty gatefold is gold leafed and textured, rated a M- TOP COPY with fresh original colors, no delete marks, no bends, no writing and no split seams ... collection worthy rarity ...

The vinyl: Clean and glossy over all 4 sides, the 180 gram weighty platters are rated M- TOP COPY  level, you can easily expect very clean enjoyable audio with NO distracting surface problems ... all 4 labels are clean

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

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