SEOMPI Seompi 2LP AKARMA RECORDS 2000 ITA orig+foc AK 089/2 HEADSTONES
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SEOMPI
SEOMPI--and acronym for "Self Expression On Musically Potential Instruments"--came together as a unit in 1970 in McAllen, Texas, formed by former Headstones and the Meat frontman and bassist Dave Williams, who had just finished a one year stint in Texas state prison on a marijauna possession charge. He rounded up bassist Patrick Rockhill and drummer Bill Reid for a peculiar dual-bass, no-guitar sound. SEOMPI cut and released their first 45, "Summer's Comin' On Heavy," with that dual-bass attack intact. Later they recut the song with the addition of guitarist Mitch Watkins, and Watkins became a part of the band from then on, moving it toward a more accessible, driving rock sound. In 1971, SEOMPI moved to Austin, which remained their home base throughout the rest of the band's existence. They developed a sizeable local following and were one of the very loudest bands around thanks to an awesome sound system put together by local soundman David Gardner, who would often record the band's rehearsals. The band dedicated themselves during the next few years to playing live gigs including opening spots for ZZ Top, Buddy Miles, and Foghat, a period that saw a few lineup changes with Billy "Skid" Rowe replacing Watkins and Lee Manley joining on drums. In 1974, SEOMPI called it quits
"SEOMPI"
<Collection of singles originally published in early-70s, alternate and unreleased>
LATE-90s/EARLY-2000 2LP AKARMA RECORDS AK 089/2
MADE IN ITALY ORIGINAL PRESSING
STILL IN SHRINK GATEFOLD SLEEVE
THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)
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LABEL: AKARMA - WHITE LABEL w/BLACK STRIPE (A & C) and ARTWORK LABEL (B & D) - BLACK TEXT
Catalog on cover: AK 089/2
Catalog on labels: AK 089/2 (on side A & C only)
DISC ONE Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): AK 089/2 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): AK 089/2 B
DISC TWO Matrix / Runout (Side C, Etched): 089/2 AK 089/2 C
Matrix / Runout (Side D): AK 089/2 D
On labels (sides A & C): rim text reads "All Rights.........Prohibited"
On back cover: * Original 45 Versions ** Alternate 45 Versions *** Previously Unreleased
Akarma A Division Of Comet Records
Made in Italy
tracklisting
Side A: SUMMER'S COMING ON HEAVY* - SLIDE, SLIDE* - ALMOST IN A HOLE*
LAY ON THE FLOOR* - KITTENS***
Side B: AWOL - A QUESTION OF NOBILITY*** - VOODOO CHILE
Side C: SUMMER'S COMING ON HEAVY** - SLIDE, SLIDE** - ALMOST IN THE HOLE**
LAY ON THE FLOOR** - AND I AIN'T SEEN HIM SINCE
Side D: DO YOU NOT KNOW*** - STICKY SITUATION - ELIJAH - WHAT IS THE REASON***
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RECORDS NEAR MINT but (please, read above description)
SLEEVE NEAR MINT but (please, see pictures and read above description)
Although the band never recorded an album, a number of their songs were recorded, and they became favorites on the Texas hard rock circuit. A.W.O.L. is the first collection of Seompi material gathered in album form. The 17 songs here were selected from nearly six hours of tapes. The album gives the listener an accurate representation of Seompi in its heyday. Another piece of American music history resurrected by Gear Fab & Akarma Records for all to hear and enjoy...(AllMusic)
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