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photos from the “Progeny” box set

Nabbed this at my local brick & mortar store! A killer of course.....just need Mirkwood & The Contents Are - Through You and my Machu Picchu reissue collection is complete...

Nice Gibson SG/Fender Pro Reverb tones as well. 

Rick Ballas (left) & Dave McCarty (right)

Probably my favorite record of his lo-fi period. “Among Dreams” is sublime.

With the original lenticular print. Was stoked to find this at my local record shop.

Fine dreamy lo-fi psych rock with spacey keyboards and a vibe that is something that really can’t be described in words. Glad I held off on getting one because they go for 50-60$ on Discogs but I got it for 11.50$ from band member Rick Ballas on eBay. Score. 

"High Bail" the song reminds me a bit of the Band (!?) and there's the C.T.S. Express female background singers adding a lot to that and a few other tracks. That's a standout, as well as "Because of You" and "Nobody Cares" which feature some good riffs and blues solos with clean tones. The big influence seems to be Youlden-era Savoy Brown, and the lead singer (presumably Bill Boltz) sounds like he's giving it his all. There's that bluesy Southern drawl, which works most of the time, except on the more ballad-y numbers, such as "The Thrill Is Over," but I still dig the guitar melody and playing. The rhythm section is frenzied a-la Ten Years After, which could have been another influence. This album is not psych or hard rock for damn sure, however it is well worth investigating for a bluesy, fun, doped-up listen (and I hope they were more than half as high as they acted like!)

Indiana power trio with bandleader Bill “Smokin’ Willie” Frey doubling up on guitar and organ. Only one original here, but no matter as the cover songs feature raw, primitive, extended fuzz solos and slaughtering arrangements. The garage/gymnasium low-fi sound works in it’s favor,  and I’m sure these guys loved their downers and booze. 

Phantasia (World In Sound 2013) recorded 1971

Recorded 1974-1975. If you haven’t heard they are a must if you like Velvetsy-Stoogey protopunk goodness. LP arrived funnily enough on Jamie Kilmek’s birthday. Rawk on!

Red label Nashville 1975 re-mix pressed in a quantity of 300

The Velvet Underground recording Loaded, 1970.

The Velvet Underground at Max’s Kansas City, 1970

The Velvet Underground recording Loaded in 1970