Sum Pear
Sum Pear (1971)
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Date:  1971
Length:  40:11
Genre:  Psychedelic Rock
    Track Listing:
      1.  
      What's So Bad About Feelin' Good (1971)    3:58
      2.  
      Better Get Down (1971)    3:12
      3.  
      Save The Children (1971)    3:25
      4.  
      Hey Sun (1971)    3:37
      5.  
      Thoughts Of Slumber (1971)    3:33
      6.  
      Bring Me Home America (1971)    3:20
      7.  
      I Need Lovin' (1971)    2:15
      8.  
      Down On Saturday (1971)    4:19
      9.  
      I Can See (1971)    3:34
      10.  
      Got Me Tragedy (1971)    3:11
      11.  
      On My Way, Forget Yesterday Medley (1971)    5:47
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      Review:
      "First and only recorded offering from the singer-song writing duo of Sonny Hahn and Doug Miller that has remained largely unknown until now. The eponymous album, released in 1971 on the Jubilee Group's Euphoria label (EST1) shared much in common with their more illustrious stable mate James Taylor's first studio album which also made its appearance on Euphoria at around the same time."

      Review:
      A largely unknown album which has its moments in terms of heavy fuzz psychedelic guitar work, particularly on side one, where Hey Sun is one of the stand-out tracks. Side two is relatively disappointing in comparison, but overall an album worth investigation. All the songs (except for Micky Newbury's Down On Saturday) were written by Sonny Hahn and Doug Miller, who performed them with the help of several session men. The album was recorded at Soundview Environmental Studios.

      Review:
      Freshly excavated from the depths of obscurity this is the one and only album from singer-song writing duo Sonny Hahn and Doug Miller and it’s somewhat of an undiscovered gem as well. Originally released in 1971 on the Jubilee Group's "Euphoria" label (EST1) this quirky album mixes some fine eccentric British style psych with some outstanding heavy fuzz, particularly on the great "Hey Sun". The thoughtful lyrics deal with serious concerns (Vietnam, drugs etc..) and the guitar work is exemplory. Filled with dreamy and melodic harmonies and wistful vocals this little slice of pysch should remain unheard no longer. A treat. Now available on CD for the first time.


      01 - What's So Bad About Feelin' Good - 3.58
      02 - Better Get Down - 3.12
      03 - Save The Children - 3.25
      04 - Hey Sun - 3.37
      05 - Thoughts Of Slumber - 3.33
      06 - Bring Me Home America - 3.20
      07 - I Need Lovin' - 2.15
      08 - Down On Saturday - 4.19
      09 - I Can See - 3.33
      10 - Got Me Tragedy - 3.11
      11 - On My Way, Forget Yesterday Medley - 5.47
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