RARE CLEAN 1970 ORIG MOUNTAIN CLIMBING = MISSISSIPPI QUEEN Hard WEST Psych
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~ORIGINAL PRESSING~
1970 HARD HEAVY CREAM-LIKE POWER ROCK !
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~~ MOUNTAIN ~~
"C-L-I-M-B-I-N-G"
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USA - Windfall Records - 4501
Plays Clean!
SO hard to find a clean copy like this, that's why we rarely list it...
1970 first pressing vinyl in unipack gatefold cover...it is the cover that wears SO easily, almost all found copies have some form of shelf wear to the dark areas on the cover... hee a clean survivor!
One of the two best MOUNTAIN albums, this, their second explodes right out of the gate with the dynamics of MISSISSIPPI QUEEN that thrust the heavy trio into stardom ...always thought of Mountain as America's answer to CREAM...
Big. High. Lofty. Rugged. Beautiful.
All those things describe "MOUNAIN", and not just talking about the 300 pound singer-guitarist Leslie West. This band sounded big, sounded tough, and sounded thick. Leslie West had a massive guitar tone and voice, Felix Pappalardi's bass was fat and up-front, and Corky Laing attacked the drums as a powerhouse, not as a finesse drummer, making these guys an American superstar hard rock band from the late 60's/early 70's.
This band offered more, however. Beyond the huge, rough voice and thunderous guitar of West, Felix Pappalardi added his own mark on this band. His songs are much more thoughtful and lilting, with his higher voice setting a calmer, more emotional tone to his selections.
So, we are left with an album that starts with the pulverizing "Mississippi Queen" leading it off, power chords on top of the Felix/Corky rhythm section bludgeon. A song for the ages, it just blows you away with its intensity and ferocity. Instantly recognizable when you hear Corky's cowbell intro. Who doesn't recognize this classic?
But, the next song is a much more introspective piece. Jack Bruce's "Theme From an Imaginary Western" features Felix' classic vocals. Rather than beat you over the head with crushing guitar heroics, it moves you along with the irresistable melody and thick production. A true, emotional classic as well.
The album continues like this. A West workout followed by a Pappalardi piece. And it works. Bi-polar power one might call it.
This is a GREAT album by a band almost forgotten today. Not quite as polished as their later albums, (a good thing), this one just comes at you, raw and rough and bigger than life.
SIDE ONE
MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
THEME FOR AN IMAGINARY WESTERN
NEVER IN MY LIFE
SILVER PAPER
SIDE TWO
FOR YASGUR'S FARM
TO MY FRIEND
THE LAIRD
SITTIN' ON A RAINBOW
BOYS IN THE BAND
CONDITION: The cover: rated: near "EX" (excellent), consider a solid collection copy = The unipak gatefold cover is exceedingly hard to find in clean condition, this one is pretty nice all considering, slight visible previous handling, minor trace of wear, otherwise stiff and solid all over ... collection worthy
The vinyl: Rated: is very clean and all glossy, "EX" (excellent) to M- ...hard to find in mint zones when the album was a big 'party' favorite in the early 70's...this copy escaped wear and abuse, collection ready TOP VINYL !
~~ MOUNTAIN ~~
"C-L-I-M-B-I-N-G"
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
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls 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!price rating
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