1969 BLACK PEARL Funky Hard Heavy MC5 psych garage CRAZY CHICKEN

$

105

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                ~ TOP MINT 1969 ORIGINAL ~

                 HARD ROCK JAMMER !

                  Final Collection Copy

                         BLACK PEARL                 

                       USA - Atlantic Records - SD 8220

TOP MINTY COPY 1969 ORIGINAL...

FINAL COLLECTION KEEPER

Back in the late '60s, there were several bands that amped up the smooth and sexy hardrock sounds of the day -- giving it a shot of adrenaline and a bit more, well, balls. The prime example of this approach was the mighty MC5, but there were other acts that followed the same template -- albeit all but forgotten over the years -- such as Black Pearl. Although they hailed from San Francisco and were pals of the Grateful Dead, they did not reflect the expected hippie-dippie-isms from bands of that area/era. Singer Bernie B.B. Fieldings had obviously studied his James Brown & MC-5 records, as his vocal delivery brings to mind the hardest working man in show business, as well as the MC5's Rob Tyner at times. But unlike the MC-5, Black Pearl weren't loaded with as many memorable hooks in their songs, nor a raise-your-fist-in-the-air anthem like "Kick Out the Jams." Still, their lone studio album (their other release was a live recording) -- a self-titled release from 1969 -- provided a much needed alternative to all the mellow/laid-back music that was ruling the mainstream at the time, especially on such funky-psychedelic-garage hardrock ditties as "Crazy Chicken" and "Mr. Soul Satisfaction." As you've probably guessed by now, if you're a fan of the MC-5, it would certainly be worth it to grab this Black Pearl -- the best one of two albums they released.

Black Pearl was composed of Bernie "B.B" Fieldings (vocals), Bruce Benson (guitar), Oak O'Connor (drums), Geoffrey Morris (guitar), Tom Mulcahy (guitar) and Jerry Causi (bass). Morris, Causi and Benson had been members of the Barbarians, the mid 60s garage band noted for their extreme long hair for the times and their single, " Are You a Boy or Are You A Girl". The Barbarians were also noted for the band's drummer, Moulty, who had lost one hand in a childhood accident and consequently played drums with a hook.
The band was formed after Barbarians' singer and drummer Moulty refused to travel to Boulder, Colorado for a two week engagement. A new drummer, Oak O'Connor, plus Mulcahy and Fieldings, joined with ex-Barbarians Morris, Causi and Benson, all initially based in Boston, to form Black Pearl in 1967. The band relocated from Boston to San Francisco, after a period of time in Colorado. "Black Pearl crank out some hard rockin' psych-rock music with the most ferocious drumbeats you've heard in awhile." The band's three guitar lineup was considered to be both unique and powerful.

Crazy Chicken
Thinkin' 'Bout The Good Times
White Devil
Mr. Soul Satisfaction
Forget It
Climbing Up The Walls
Bent Over
Endless Journey
Reach Up

CONDITION: The cover: is solid and extra clean all over, TOP copy M- first pressing (tiny delete mark at side pocket is all )...bright colors (no fading) ...with NO deleet marks (rare for this album), NO bends, NO split seams and NO writing ...this is the one....beautiful upgrade or first time score! . 

The vinyl: is top clean M- looks nice and plays fantastic = all clean and clear...

keeper!

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

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