MORLY GREY-THE ONLY TRUTH-

This american outfit came together in the late ´60s and this, their sole album, was released in 1972. A sturdy mix of Heavy/Prog/psychadelic rock will surely set your turntable on fire! This is some very nasty stuff for those with their mind set on exploration and perhaps an open mind towards medicinal herbs. This is truly a contender for the Apollo program for that journey towards an unkown galaxy…Gentlemen, we have lift-off….. 🙂

The production is timetypical with a great vocal track and sweet, raw sounding guitar and that steady bass with a great driven rhythmsection at the back. The Roller Brothers fits the outfit like a glove and there are few low water marks on the album. Perhaps there is a bit of uncertainty in which way to approach the songs but never the less, you got great melodies on this album. Good work!!

Whatabout the drummer, Bob LaNave?? This fellow´s impression seems to been very much influenced by Mitch Mitchell.  A great drive and flamboyant style in drumming brings the technical skills at front row. The hit ratio and Dynamics are there but perhaps there is a bit to much “input” in some songs. Some restrain could be a friend but I do reckognize the youthful punsch in myself. The more the better… 🙂

So, if you´re into early ´70s Heavy/Prog/psychadelic rock with personal melody making, this album is right up your Alley. Due to low distribution there are not many original pressings left but there´s a silver lining up ahead. In 2009, reissues appeard with bonustracks added on both vinyl & CD, so there are no reason to worry. This album suites you best at a friendly gathering with both good food, beer and of course…Music. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-

BLACKWATER PARK-DIRT BOX-

This German outfit originated from Berlin and fronted with an English vocalist. This gives a very exciting and powerdriven Hard/Prog/Kraut rock´n´roll album. This, their sole album, was released in 1971 and perhaps contain more of the common hardrock sound of the seventies than krautrock inspiration. This is like a soft donut, sugar sweet on the outside and even more creamy on the inside, jummy…. 🙂

The production is fair with a timestamp on the overall soundframe but that does not take away the high profile and attitude towards the songs. This a very good and catchy album with few or maybe not one lowwatermark. This is a very good german album with high Acclaim towards international status. Splendid!!

Whatabout the drummer, Norbert Kagelmann?? This is very solid drummer with the gift of high Power drive and very good striking abilities. The technical skills are there with no fuzz and here you will find the all important presence into the songs hich gives Dynamics and personality. This is a very good drummer that fits the bill perfect!! An impressive recording!! Nice!

This album is one of those famous must have records and you will not be led astray with a purchase. Original presses have an insane pricetag but lucky for us there are reissues to be worned out at the turntable. As this album almost  never ever turn up at vinylfairs the best option is to go online for a Another great record. The best advice is to get a sixpack of beer to enjoy together with this splendid record. Cheers!

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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