PARISH HALL-PARISH HALL-

This Power trio originated from the California bay area and this is their sole album released in 1970. This excellent Hard/blues/Psych album consists of Everything an album from this genre should have. Great interaction between the instruments and terrific songwriting. This record gives you Hard/Blues/Psych rock from two albums at the price of one…

The production is solid with great sustain sound and very good mix between the vocals, the guitar and the organ/piano. The asskickin´rhythmsection just sets the bar for years to come in the genre. Frontman Gary wagner never seems to  stop surprising you and in every song there´s something new to discover. The Dynamics and personality is what brings this album to rememberence…Fabulous job!!

Whatabout the drummer, Steve Adams?? The first impression is that this fellow got a good portion of influence from Mitch Mitchell. This due to the backbeta drumming and great technical skills. The striking abilities are very good and the hit ratio is all just fine. Personality and Dynamics are the two area´s where I do sense a bit of lack in display. This could be the mixing of the record but I do want some more”attitude” in the fast powered songs. Nothing to get upset for but there is room for improvement. Splendid anyway!!! 🙂

This is a perhaps one of the more unkown albums in Europé and if you´re in for Hard/Blues/Psych rock songs this album tare apart most of the competition from 1970. Original copies are hard to find for a descent price but there are great reissues both on vinyl and CD. Even though this album might cost you a month´s party Money, it could be wise to go for an original release and a CD copy to Clean out your speakers with at high volume at the next gathering of your like-minded friends. Beertime!!!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-7-VERY GOOD!!-GAME, SET & MATCH-