The Aggregation - Mind Odyssey (1967)
The Aggregation - Mind Odyssey (1967)
Erebus CD reissue of the 1967 LHI LP
Mellow, sophisticated, jazz-influenced psychedelic pop & sensible lyrics Original release 1967 Re-issue Picar Records 2008 sealed Digipak-CD ! MUSICIANS: Lewayne Braun / lead and rhythm guitar and vocals Dale Burt / organ, piano, honky-tonk and vocal Bayard Gregory / drums, timpani, bongos, tambourine, toilet and vocal Richard Jones / rhythm guitar and vocals Leo Potts / flute, clarinet, soprano, alto and baritone saxophone (electronically enhanced by Selmer Varitone Conn Multi-Vider and Echoplex), recorder, kazoo and vocals Bill Sissoev / bass, slide and valve trombone and vocal Lemoyne Taylor / flute, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone (electronically enhanced by Selmer Varitone and Music Maestro), recorder, slide whistle and vocal TRACKS (amazon.com)
Unusual and atmospheric early artrock/psych item
based on an acid trip amusement park concept from
classically trained band who held a residency at
Disneyland! Presence of sax has annoyed some but it's
tasteful and adds to the mysterioso vibe, as do the
slightly crooneresque vocals and hints of sacred
classical music. This LP could be seen as a precursor
to those extraordinary 1970s private press artefacts,
and reveals its classiness and coherence over time.
1920s Charleston-style track may turn some off, the
rest is great. Worth investigating for anyone -
better than Hunger, as an example. The LP was also
released on cassette by Ampex.
- Patrick "The Lama" Lundborg (Acid Archives).
Tracklist:
1. The Lady At The Gate
2. Looking For The Tour Guide
3. The Lone Windy Tunnel
4. Flying Free
5. White Light
6. In The Garden
7. Reflections
8. The City Of Toys And Games
9. Aggregation
10. Life's Light
