CHARLIE EARNST private xian loner folk rock LP 74 psych
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Charlie Earnst - A Question Of Faith LP (Original Private Pressing/Waltersdorff. 1974 USA)
This is a rare private press custom christian loner folk rock LP from York, Pennsylvania that is said to be one of the better, more recent, discoveries and doesn't show up for sale often. High quality rural folk rock heavily influenced by Neil Young / Crosby Stills Nash and Young with a stoned late night lonely vibe. Highlight of the album is the amazing 8 minute "A Question Of Faith". This album is well-known among obscure loner and Neil Young genre completists and is a must have if you are a fan of either genres.
“Premium loner acoustic rock sounds on this Pennsylvania gent’s obscure custom Lp. Charlie Earnst’s music at times suggests the lost weary rural vibes of Neil Young crossed with the gentle acoustic folk/psych reverie of artists like Dennis Ryder. He even leaves impressions of an unplugged Rainbow Promise on the opening “A Question Of Faith”, a mysterious eight-minute piece featuring Charlie’s fragile vocals (lead and self harmony), backed by rhythm and lead acoustic guitars, electric bass and drums, with moods that shift from quiet wispy passages to dramatic rock buildups. The remaining tracks are of a quieter nature, but just as cutting edge: “What Is”, “Ode To Those Left Behind”, the ballad “There’s A Reason” and “Come To Jesus”, the latter adding dreamy flute accompaniment to the mix. That’s it - just five songs with an elapsed time of around 28 minutes total, but given the high quality of the music I’m hard pressed to complain. All titles written by Charlie, plus he does all vocals and most of the instruments. No keyboards or other additives. Back cover describes his pre-Christian background in several rock groups where he preached “empty messages of dope, free love and meaningless life.” - Ken Scott via The Archivist
Condition: STILL SEALED ORIGINAL (NM), NOT A REISSUE or BOOTLEG (because this is a private pressing, even though it is still sealed there may be warp to vinyl or pops during play from the poor vinyl production)
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RIYL: acid archives, pokora, akarma, weird, sad, michigan, texas, california, new york, rockadelic, garage, psychedelic, hard rock, aor, metal, local, rural, acid, outsider, hendrix, pink floyd, tmoq, tarkl, neil young, prog, xian, uk, fringe, lsd, basement, lo-fi, shadrack, csny, bootleg, live, downer, waxidermy
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