BEAR MOUNTAIN BAND-ONE MORE DAY-

This outfit originated from Wickenburg Arizona and this is with nodoubt one of Americas most obscure and rare albums from 1971. With a Hard/Blues/Psych/Folk rock inspirered album this is something you recognize and yet not at all.

The production is thin with almost no overdubs and dual effects. The steady pumping distorted bass together with the excellent guitar and well balanced vocals, this is a treat for sensitive ears. Well performed organ/keyboard playing brings the flavour of a very suggestive but laidback approach to all songs. The excellent sound from the drums makes this album a timepiece with great vintage potential. There are none of the songs that stands out and on the other hand no one falls of the wagon. This is a very good record and a rare find! One more bear, please!! 🙂

Whatabout the drummer, Frank Ford??? This is one of those hidden drummers with a great impact on a recording. Terrific striking abilities and superb hitratio. The technical skills are very good but the the real treat is Dynamics and drive. This is just what I Always try to pinpoint. A personal fingerprint that turns this album around from mediocre to a very nice experience. This dude is an A+ drummer and deserves all respect he can get. A very good job!!

If you´re in for American ´70s style containing Blues/Hard/Psych/Folk rock this is just the album for you. AS many of the Contemporary albums from back in the day is a bit “overbaked” in the studio, this one´s  as fresh as a peach. Juicy and delicious!! Original copies of this private label is out there for horrendous figures but for all of us mortals there are reissues for a descent buck. You will also have some beermoney over because this album must be indulged with some brewer´s choice…. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

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