Sacred Mushroom Rare Psych LP OG Parallax Fuzz Garage
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Up for bid is a rare pysch gem, the self title LP by The Sacred Mushroom. This is a rare and sought after LP! This original press was released on the Parallax Records Label (P 4001) out of in 1969. Song list is as follows:
Side 1: (etched matrix info is P-4001 A)
1. I Don't Like You
2. You Won't Be Sorry
3. Catatonic Lover
4. All Good Things Must Have an End
5. I'm Not Like Everybody Else
Side 2: (etched matrix info is P-4001 B)
1. I Take Care
2. Mean Old World
3. Lifeline
Some extra info from the internet:
"Here's a super rare psych obscurity from a group of wigged out freaks of Cincinnati. "Catatonic Lover" says it all. Droney hypnotic vocals and deeply distorted fuzz guitar. Top rank collectible LP for those into private psych garage records."
"Sacred Mushroom -- led by future Pure Prairie League member Larry Goshorn (guitar/vocals) and featuring brother Danny Goshorn (vocals) -- were a short-lived rock/blues quintet based in Cincinnati, OH. Their efforts coalesce on this, the band's self-titled debut (and only) long-player. The album contains a blend of proficient originals as well as a pair of well-chosen cover tunes, such as the blues standard "Mean Old World" and the Kinks' "I'm Not Like Everybody Else." While their name conjures images of late-'60s psychedelic or acid rock, Sacred Mushroom's roots were decidedly more bluesy than trippy. Likewise, their harder-edged performance style is well served by the tight and somewhat pop-driven arrangements, resembling artists such as the Allman Joys, Kak, or the pre-Blue Öyster Cult Stalk-Forrest Group. A few of the Larry Goshorn-penned tunes are certifiably lost classics. These include the up-tempo rocker "Catatonic Lover," which features some lyrical chord changes reminiscent of "3/5's of a Mile in 10 Seconds" by Jefferson Airplane, and the Chicago blues-style waltz "All Good Things Must End." The latter is highlighted by some inspired harp playing from Rusty Work. The opening track, "I Don't Like You," is a funky rocker spotlighting the Goshorn Brothers' tight harmonies as well as Larry's distinctive lead electric guitar licks. Another standout is their reworking of "I'm Not Like Everybody Else." The track retains a timeless pop sensibility that incorporates interweaving acoustic and electric guitar lines. "Lifeline," the most extended track on the disc, recalls the electric blues of seminal Fleetwood Mac or Stan Webb's Chicken Shack. Along the same lines is the blues boogie rendering of "Mean Old World," which might easily be mistaken for an obscure version by a mid-'60s lineup of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers."
LP is NM, with no scuffs, scratches, or spindle wear. LP is extremely clean and retains a nice gloss. Jacket is VG+. All four corners have minor corner wear. There is the beginning of a seam split on the bottom seam, from the lip towards the spine about one inch. There is visible wear on the bottom seam. There is light ring wear on the front and back of the jacket. There is light wear on the lip of the jacket. There is a very small crease in the front bottom left corner of the jacket. The white areas of the back of the jacket display dirt. This is a very nice copy of this LP! Don't miss out on this hard to find pysch gem! LP will be shipped media mail within the US. Shipping outside the US is via USPS First Class International. LP will be removed from the jacket, and jacket and LP will be shipped in a thick LP mailer with inserts to insure safe delivery! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR UNDELIVERED BY THE USPS. Insurance is optional, but we are not liable for damage that occurs during shipping.
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