V RARE '67 ORIG "STAR-CLUB" The HIFI'S "SNAKES & HIFI'S" BEAT PSYCH MOD MONK
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VERY RARE 1967 ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS
ON THE EDGE ...BEATROCK-BEAT-PSYCH-MOD-POPSIKE
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THE HIFI'S
SNAKES and HIFI'S
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GERMANY - STAR-CLUB - 158 - 035 STY
MEGA RARE .... 1967 FIRST PRINT "Star-Club" German-only Original... Highly rated & sought after... The BRITISH bands ONLY LP ... If you DIG the MONKS, you might want to investigate - while NOT the Monks, there is an equal 'bent' edge flowing throughout the HI-Fi's "Snakes and HiFi's" album ... you know this album ("EX") or better goes for in the $300+ range ...
The HiFis were a wonderful mid 60s London-based group that would eventually relocate to Germany and release the above Star-Club lp in 1967. Prior to the LPs release, the HiFis (also known as the Hi-Fi’s) also released a series of singles. These singles are pretty good and worth seeking out. Their lineup consisted of Brian Bennett (vocals and keyboards), Mike Douglas (vocals and guitars), Malcolm Lenny (vocals and lead guitar), Gary Unwin (bass), and Mel Wright (drums).
Many UK groups would relocate to countries such as Germany or Italy because being a British Invasion group that played original rock n roll was seen as something special abroad. Many of these groups like the Smoke, the Primitives, and the Sorrows would see great success and sell lots of records. The HiFis did pretty well in Germany and were a popular live group. This success allowed them to record their only album, Snakes and HiFis.
We have heard some compare the HiFi’s guitar and rhythm section to that of the legendary Monks (a funhouse effect in which everything seems about ready to fall apart but the band pulls thru in the end to keep things together). And while we agree on this comparison, it’s really hard to put a label on the HiFis, they were pretty unique.
There are several great tracks on Snakes and HiFis: Tread Softly For The Sleepers (a great chunky mod psych track that reminds of late period UK Mod Pop-sike band, the "Action"), Album highlights include:::: Snakes and Ladders, What’s A Bulb, I’m A Box, Calorie Ann (soaring vocals and whacked out lyrical concerns), Odd Man Out, You’re Haunting Me, My Cards Numbered 17, and the awesome but strange Uwe Aus Duisburg. Just by looking at these titles one can tell that this music is NOT the typical beat-psych fare. As mentioned before, this lp was recorded at a time when beat groups were experimenting with different sounds and turning to psychedelia, so there’s a bit of an advanced mid-60s sound – short 2 minute pop songs with a freaky edge. For those of you who love the KINKS, the IDLE RACE, the MOVE, the TAGES and the RO-D-Y'S (a great group from the Netherlands), you're in for a treat! Standout ingredients on this end are the buzzing organ psych of "What’s a Bulb", which is an absolutely brilliant track, and "Uwe Aus Duisburg." The latter track vaguely reminds of The Move with its galloping tempo and gonzoid lyrics. Other good ones are the "Pet Sounds" influenced "You’re Haunting Me" and the truly bizarre "I’m A Box." Both of these tracks carry a unique mellow buzz and one may also note that I’m A Box was strangely released as a single (this track had no hit potential whatsoever).
Snakes and HiFis is definitely an obscure gem and a must hear for fans of Brit psych.
CONDITION: The cover: rated: "EX (excellent) after 50 years, in collection worthy shape! Still has a fresh appearance -- there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
The vinyl: Rated: VG+, lots of original shine, has a few light scuffs, couple hairlines, plays strong (better than grade) with minimal (minor) surface, playing delightful! No dreaded groove wear from old '60s mono-box ceramic cartridge... Clean STARCLUB labels
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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