TRAPEZE Medusa V Rare Orig UK 1970 Threshold Test Pressing Promo LP Prog Psych
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Description
Trapeze
Medusa
Very Rare original UK LP released on Threshold Records in 1970. Mega Rare Promo Test Pressing on the Pink label with handwritten details. Comes in a gatefold sleeve.
Matrix No's
Side One - XZAL-10175.P-2W
Side Two - XZAL-10176.P-2W
Not only is Medusa the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the midtempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright." Guitarist Mel Galley also deserves mention for his sparse approach to classic rock riffing that is catchy and affective. Even the ballads are focused, memorable, and unique. There are some melodic moments on the closing title track that sound almost as if a '90s alt-rock crooner composed them. Considering that Medusa predates many similar, and more successful, classic rock LPs from the likes of Bad Company, Nazareth, Foreigner, and others, it's a wonder that the record isn't mentioned more when influential albums of this era are discussed.
TRACKS ARE :-
Side One
1 Black Cloud
2 Jury
3 Your Love Is Alright
Side Two
1 Touch My Life
2 Seafull
3 Makes You Wanna Cry
4 Medusa
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Released on Threshold Records in 1970
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Catalogue Number THS 4
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Record is in Ex + condition (few light surface marks)
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Sleeve is in Ex condition
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