SCARCE LONG GONE (1972 r-) UK STUNNING "MELLOW CANDLE" GRAIL FOLK PROG PSYCH
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$ 81
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Jun 2, 2024
Sold Date
May 26, 2024
Start Date
12
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USA
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.HIGHLY SCARCE SUPERIOR AGES LONG GONE BRITISH NEAR EXACT 1972 SECOND PRINT
..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. "SWADDLING SONGS" MELLOW CANDLE
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- UK - ACME RECORDS - ADLF 2040
- final collection copy
- Long long gone & RARE ...U.K. 2nd (exact) pressing containing bright high ends within reflective sharp audio
- MELLOW CANDLE specialized in imaginative psychedelic folk rock and early progressive rock, with the singing talents of two ladies (Alison WILLIAMS and Clodagh SIMONDS), in addition to bassist Frank BOYLAN, drummer William MURRAY and guitarist Dave WILLAIMS.
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- This "Mellow Candle" album is so good it is held in highest of regard by loads of early 70's folk, prog and psych fans. For many, if they had to choose just one album to carry through the rest of one's life, they would seriously consider choosing this gem.
- Mellow Candle emerged from the early 70's British underground folk scene - this side of early Pentangle, Fairport Convention, and top level similar...
Mellow Candle were a high end talented crew, electrified with veins of acoustics & led by two talented females who play keyboards with voices absolutely breathtaking from beginning to end while spinning infectious self-crafted melodies. - Bottom line, the reason the 1972 UK Deram imprint is valued over $-3K in any kind of excellent to better condition.
- Well, check that, because even when ranking, the very first track may be the least important, and after that, it is just one masterpiece after another. Comparisons to Sandy Denny-era Fairport would be appropriate but not particularly telling, as this album is a true original in it's form.
The melodies here are often described as "beautiful" but they are much more than that. They are often extremely sophisticated and incredibly original. "Sheep Season" may well be the greatest single piece of 5 minute music one die-hard fan states they ever encountered. The female vocals here are simply are not to be believed. Utterly breathtaking. The melodies wrap around soft, flanged-out guitar, acoustic piano and breezy drum and bass work. This is the stuff of legend and when you see the original album is valued in ever-rising values - it's easy to see why.
The rest of the album ranges from super complex, fast-paced rock-folk with twists and turns to the breezy, soft passages that are just a perfect calling for the haunting vocal approach that is surely their greatest asset.
In terms of quality, this is right up there with Fairport's 'Liege and Lief' and perhaps only the second Dando Shaft to compare in its own way.
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Now, in terms of sound quality, this 30 years out and now very scarce limited UK-only edition has stunning mid-range in comparison to any of the CD reissues preceding this UK vinyl rarity. Better stated, if one thinks this album sounds nice on one of the CD versions come & gone, hear how amazing this vinyl was produced prior to (CD)-digital intervention.
Cheers all the way for 'Swaddling Songs'. - This is truly a musical masterpiece.
- CONDITION:
- The cover: rated: M- TOP COPY British GATEFOLD is solid and clean all over, no delete marks, no split seams, no bends,and no writing
- The vinyl: Rated: M- beautiful clean - desired clean wide-range sound! Both UK ACME (re Deram) labels are clean perfect.
- Looks unplayed, tough find value also rising
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks 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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