THE END-INTROSPECTION-Rare Psych Rock Album-LONDON #PS 560-BILL WYMAN-STONES
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THE END INTROSPECTIONOBSCURE OLD RADIO STATION STOCK A RARE EARLY PROMOTIONAL PRESSING Although Introspection bombed due to a belated release, collectors have since heralded it as one of the finest albums from the brief British psychedelic wave. Produced by Rolling Stone Bill Wyman in early 1968, the spirit of the era (or maybe that of the previous summer) is sonically created, with sumptuous results. Giffin and Graham's gentle harmony vocals tread a similar path to Odessey and Oracle-era Zombies, while sessionman Nicky Hopkins' harpsichord, a pumping Hammond, Terry Taylor's searing Cream-like fuzztone guitar leads, psychedelic duel-ragas, and floating Mellotron recreate the colors of a rainbow. The overall effect is psych-pop rather than acid-inspired mayhem, although the drifting ambience of the production, lyricism, and instrumentation could not be anything else than a product of psychedelia. A majority of the numbers were clearly influenced by the Satanic Majesties' Request sessions that Wymanhad been undertaking -- and indeed Wyman co-wrote two songs -- although the the End's more commercial pop edge forges a sound distant from the Rolling Stones. With an abundance of moods, tones, and a gloriously over the top production, Introspection is a superb period piece, and rightfully deserves it's near-classic status. Amazing stuff, and you could scour 500 record stores without seeing a copy of this rarity in any condition... Released on the LONDON label The record number is: PS 560The rice paper inner sleeve is stamped "For Promotional Use Only - Not For Sale" The cover in nice condition with no serious edge wear or seam splits... a nice copy... There are some corner nicking. The labels are nice with no writing or wear... . PLEASE NOTE: INTERNATIONAL BUYERS- ITEMS THAT SELL FOR OVER $75.00 WILL BE REQUIRED FOR REGISTERED OR EXPRESS MAIL WITH TRACKING.....SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS.
