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One of the most astonishing British private pressing rarities, only two copies have resurfaced of this 1970 concept album. Telling the story of a woman’s life from her own conception to giving birth, the LP was put together by a variety of musicians and bands at a social club, and allegedly includes an uncredited appearance by Billy Fury.
Linked by narration and sound effects, the music runs the gamut from heavy space-rock jamming (including a snatch of ‘Interstellar Overdrive’) to folk/rock (an acoustic cover of ‘Light My Fire’ and a stunning version of ‘Watch The Stars’), avant-garde choirs, krautrock-styled interludes and even trad jazz.
The result is among the trippiest albums I have ever heard, comparable only to Jumble Lane in terms of eccentricity, although the music is infinitely better, with a strong Pink Floyd spacy edge. Indeed, had Syd Barrett remained with Pink Floyd, one could well imagine The Dark Side Of The Moon might have sounded thus.
01. Theme Of The Beginning — 5:26
02. Light My Fire — 4:55
03. Rosetta — 1:56
04. Fly To The Moon — 8:43
05. Watch The Stars — 5:42
06. Tiger Rag — 3:18
07. Symphony Of Love / Finale — 11:18
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The review is a bit misleading as there's only one track with a Syd Barrett sound, "Fly to the Moon", which sounds equally like Tomorrow or a variety of other UK 60s psych/freakbeat bands until it actually does turn into "Interstellar Overdrive" during the last minute or so. That track is pretty groovy and definitely the album's highlight. "Theme of the Beginning" also happens to feature a beating heart, though any Floyd similarities are a stretch. Overall this LP is much more reminiscent of the American group Joe Byrd & The Field Hippies, with its singalongs and vaudeville music interludes taking up a lot of time and in the end, trying the listener's patience. One of those overrated rarities if you ask me.
Many thanks for sharing this rare record, it is very much appreciated my friend.....Love & Peace Stu
The first track is just the first track off the Sailer lp by Steve Miller Band "Song for our Ancestors" only slightly changed. No wonder they did not have a proper release … m-f
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