1968 Orig SOUTHWEST F.O.B. SMELL OF INCENSE WEST COAST Soft PSYCH M
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ORIGINAL 1966 FIRST PRESS
UNDERGROUND CLASSIC SOFT PSYCH
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Southwest F.O.B.
" The Smell Of Incense "
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- USA -HIP RECORDS - 7001
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TOPS! FINAL COLLECTION COPY!
- ADVANCED RELEASE WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL
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ORIGINAL 1968 first pressing by these Dallas Texas hotshots featuring the angelic vocals of Dan Seals and John Colley, fusing their heavenly harmonies with mind-bending Farfisa-organ stylings and fuzz-drenched guitar work. In short, they had everything that was wonderful about mid-'60s rock & roll...
In 1967 SOUTHWEST F.O.B. played a gig in Dallas with visiting L.A outfit, the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. Impressed by the WCPAE Band's tune, "Smell Of Incense", they decided to record it, shortening it for radio consumption and adding superbly-executed five-part harmonies. The result was a hit single which reached No. 56 in the Billboard chart.Their pleasant soft rock album was recorded at Robin Hood Brians studios in Tyler, Texas on October 25/27th, 1968, and has some psychedelic influences as well as a risqué (for 1968) cover shot of four naked women enclosed in a plexiglass box (calling Dr. Freud!).
And Another Thing is an interesting extended 11:25 minutes track, much in the In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida mold, with echoing drums rolling back and forth across the stereo mix over a bass ostinato. There are also good versions of Buffalo Springfield's Rock 'N' Roll Woman and Chuck Berry's Nadine as well as a few harbingers of England Dan and John Ford Coley's somewhat bland future sound.
Southwest F.O.B were apparently a killer live act to the extent that they reportedly blew Led Zeppelin off stage in August, 1969 (a gig which culminated in Zeke setting his cymbals on fire and throwing his drum kit all over the stage). They generally opened with a set of soul covers then, after a costume change, did a set of Cream-like hard rock and finished with a set of original material. -
They were also known for their attire (powder blue double-breasted suits with high collars) which were designed by their guitarist, Ovid.
Smell of Incense (2:40)
Tomorrow (3:11)
Rock & Roll Woman (2:47)
Downtown Woman/Nadine (6:54)
All One Big Game (2:54)
On My Mind (2:26)
Bells of Baytown (3:30)
And Another Thing (11:55)
- CONDITION:
- The cover: rated: M- All solid, NO delete marks which is rare for this LP and has a TOP RATING collection keeper status as still has a fresh appearance -- there are no delete marks, no split seams, and no writing ... VERY collection worthy ...
- The vinyl: Rated: M- glossy both sides are VERY clean, and will play CLEAN = upper levels excellent range ...the cool designed "HIP" WHITE LABEL PROMO labels are both clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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