Bakery Rock Mass For Love LP orig Aust 1971 Astor

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Bakery Rock Mass For Love LP orig Aust 1971

Original Australian pressing on Astor Records ALPS 1032, 1971, with lyric/programme insert.

Bakery was formed in Perth at the start of 1970. Regarded as one of the leading "underground" groups of their day, they are remembered for their superb debut album Memento, the innovative Rock Mass for Love LP and the powerful single "No Dying In The Dark".

Rock Mass For Love was an unusual project and a somewhat of a departure from Bakery's usual progressive/hard rock style (although there are certainly some blistering guitar solos from guitarist Peter Walker on a couple of tracks). The album was recorded live at a Mass at St George's Cathedral, Perth on 21 March 1971, in front of 6000 people, with Bakery, a Jazz Ensemble and a liturgy by a Reverend. Although the quality of the live recording in parts leaves something to be desired by today’s standards, it is extremely significant in that it was one of the first Australian musical works of its kind, preceding the first Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar by almost a year.

“Rock Mass For Love tapped into the current interest in what became known as "God Rock" or "Jesus Rock", in which composers sought to communicate the Christian message to young people by setting religious-oriented lyrics in rock or pop music arrangements. In large measure, this movement was a direct reaction to the calamitous fall in church attendances that had begun in the Sixties, and the concurrent massive upsurge in the popularity of rock and pop music. Little is known at this stage about how the Bakery album came to be recorded." (© Milesago)

A1 Entry Song "Trust in the Lord"
A2 Kyrie Eleison
A3 Prayer for Love and First Reading (1. Corinthians 13)
A4 "Consider the Heavens" Based on Psalm 8
A5 Dean Hazlewood Talks to the People
A6 "Song for the Creed"
A7 Prayer of the Church and the Intention of the Mass "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"

B1 "The Great Thanksgiving" Words Based on English Series II by the Dean
B2 "The Lord's Prayer"
B3 "Lamb of God"
B4 Holy Communion Music
B5 Blessing and Last Song "Do Your Really Care?"

CONDITION:

SLEEVE:  VG+ to EX—  This was a notoriously flimsy sleeve, typically for Astor. This is undamaged with no splits, tears or creases, has slightly bumped corners and very mild ring wear but semi-laminate is still intact and undamaged both front & back.

RECORD:  EX+ Has 1 or 2 small visible marks, a few spindle trails, but plays NM.

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(May be further qualified by + or - )

M = Mint

Must be in perfect condition with no audible or visible defects whatsoever. The record and cover/sleeve should be exactly as brand new.

NM = Near Mint

Almost mint but has one or two minor visible marks on the cover/sleeve or surface with sound quality remaining perfect.

EX = Excellent

Not quite perfect. There may a slight chance of minor deterioration in sound quality. The cover/sleeve may show slight wear.

VG = Very Good

The surface and cover/sleeve shows visible signs of wear due to the fact that it has been played on a regular basis. There will be some audible surface noise but it will not effect the listening experience.

G = Good

The sound quality has deteriorated due to having been played often. The cover/sleeve and surface will show considerable signs of wear and tear with some possible damage.

F = Fair

Has been neglected, but is still playable. There will be major audible defects such as loud clicks or jumping. The cover/sleeve maybe badly damaged.

P = Poor

Technically playable, but with serious deterioration in condition and sound quality. The cover/sleeve will be badly damaged.

VP = Very Poor

In terrible condition and absolutely unplayable. Would only be of use as a last resort to complete a collection.

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