MINT 1971 SHRINK STARK NAKED HARD HEAVY PROG PSYCH + "ALL OF THEM WITCHES
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ORIGINAL 1971 FIRST PRESS
HARDROCK PROG & PSYCH 1971 RARE ORIGINAL
UNDERGROUND HEAVIES!
Still In Factory Shrink Wrapper
STARK NAKED
\ USA - RCA - LSP 4592
TOP COPY! = Still in original factory shrink wrapper... here's a nice copy of a rare USA underground rock classic we seldom list because it is quite hard to find
MINTY CLEAN....Original 1971 first pressing of highly collectible, sought after and RARE, underground psych-rock USA band featuring cool self composed, memorable tunes with fuzz/keys and female/male vocal trade offs... not easy to find!!!
STARK NAKED, from Long Island, New York was an underground-rock crew with female & male vocalist & kiler backing band who managed to release their only album, in 1971. It is a superb and very under-rated progressive/psych sound with long organ tracks, fuzz guitar, and some affective female vocal leads and trade offs. The opening cut, All Of Them Witches, is one of those long extended, elaborate tracks that characterised the progressive-psych era, but the whole album in particular is an excellent and interesting amalgamation of prog, hard rock and psych.
The lengthy opener, “All of Them Witches” appears to be a thinly-veiled anti-drug song, whose lyrics can be interpreted as a symbolic diatribe about the vocalist’s heroin-ravaged friends. Listen to it now by clicking here => STARK NAKED - ALL OF THEM WITCHES - YouTube
Elsewhere, Richard Belsky’s lead guitar riff on “Minnesota Strip ” and other tracks seems to have come from a ton of inspiration by the contemporary heavy guitar theatrics of Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi. The band were also known for their elaborate, pyrotechnical stage presentations, later emulated by the like of the Alice Cooper group.
The albums plus is Belsky’s nasty guitar solos, which are vicious, but thankfully don’t succumb to the early 70's typical sin of overindulgence.
Unfortunately for the band, the album failed to sell and that, coupled with allegations that the band’s manager absconded with all their funds while they were on the road, led to the band’s premature demise. Perhaps they would have had better luck if they opted to issue as a single, the dreamy ballad, “Wasted Time,” which once again features Belsky’s tasty guitar solos married to Paul Venier’s Pink Floydian, wah-wah keyboard flourishes. It’s easily the album’s best track.
Still, fans of 70’s hard rock may get kicks out of the epic side two opener, the 11+ minute, “Look Again,” which opens with Venier’s ruminating solo, a la Jethro Tull’s “Locomotive Breath.” And the ensuing 5-minute jam is highlighted once again by Belsky’s mouthwatering soloing and drummer, John Fragos’ voracious skin-pounding, almost worth the price of admission.
Overall, the album will appeal to fans of early 70s’ hard rock and there’s a nice nostalgic buzz going for it, although Venier’s vocals could use a little polish – they occasionally alternate between flat and off key.
SIDE ONE
All Of Them Witches 8:54
Done 5:48
Sins 4:47
SIDE TWO
Look Again 11:05
Wasted Time 4:48
Iceberg 5:13
CONDITION: The cover: Solid and clean all over, MINT, still in original factory shrink wrapper. A TOP copy that is not only scarce but seldom seen this clean...no split seams, no bends, no writing...fresh original colors -- a collection worthy rarity ...
The vinyl: completely clean M- looks and plays fantastic ...both RCA labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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