THE SAINTS - Prehistoric Sounds - lp - Aussie 1st press - 1978

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1st Aussie press from 1978 on Harvest Records. The last lp from the original Saints line-up. Fantastic lp   Vinyl:   Near-Mint  Cover:  Excellent

NOTES: With Prehistoric Sounds (the last record of the band's original lineup), the Saints provide the textbook by which to make a great rock record where horns play as much of a role as guitar. Further extracting themselves from the limitations of punk, the band retains the attitude and turns it into a smart, bluesy, gutsy combination of controlled power. There's more dip in the hip and additional swagger. The days of "(I'm) Stranded" might have been long gone, but the varied tempos and sophisticated songwriting don't sacrifice the band's intensity at all. The horns are the real treat, a central element to the record's solidity. They don't make the Saints sound like Chicago, and they don't make them sound like a faux '70s soul band -- they don't make them sound like the Doors of "Touch Me" or the Bowie of Young Americans, either. Whether used for the basis or just punctuation of each song, the tasteful use of saxophones is a genuine masterstroke. The dynamic "Brisbane (Security City)" -- which is like an update of the Stooges' "1969" and "1970" in terms of subject matter -- is the high point. After two minutes of Chris Bailey's Iggy-like lament on his hometown, the medium tempo shifts into high gear, thanks to rhythmic overdrive, charged guitars, and (of course) the ubiquitous horns. Other bright spots include "Every Day's a Holiday, Every Night's a Party" and an energetic cover of Otis Redding's "Security," where Bailey sounds so much like a young Van Morrison that it's scary.

"There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 "There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band.
Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 "There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band.
Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band. Until Richard was replaced by Clive Dove (also ex-Tuffs) and the band re-invented themselves again.

Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99 There have been many bedroom-bands. But few have come close to capturing the mystery, misery and ecstasy of the bedroom quite as tellingly as In Embrace.

Born in the villages of Leicestershire as an organic synth duo in 1982, Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo's moody debut mini-album, 'The Initial Caress'(Glass Records) received notable airplay by John Peel. The first proper album 'Passionfruit Pastels' was a more kaleidoscopic spin on their 'Simon & Garfunkel meets Eyeless In Gaza' sound.

Gary and Cameron then went their separate ways, Gary continuing to record and perform solo as In Embrace for the next single ' The Living Daylights' before recruiting Richard Formby (Jazz Butcher, Spectrum, Dakota Suite).Richard brought a more confident guitar-driven sound to Gary's increasingly wicked words. The second album 'Too' (Glass) was leaner, harder but no less unique. Highly praised in the now-defunct 'Sounds' and 'ZigZag' it remains something of a lost treasure.

The insanely upbeat and totally atypical 'Your Heaven Scent' single was hailed 'Single of the Month' in ZigZag. And with a big show supporting The Style Council at the Apollo Theatre in Coventry, a full-time drummer in Joby Palmer (Pre-Eyeless In Gaza)and Stephen Rees (ex-Tuffs) on bass, IE looked in danger of getting serious as an indie pop-rock band. Until Richard was replaced by Clive Dove (also ex-Tuffs) and the band re-invented themselves again.

Read more at http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/in-embrace/678567#ctSGLpFeKfsIlHVr.99

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Grading: NM/EX/VG+ ( I only sell VG records if they are hard to find).

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