?TOP '71 ORIG WESTFAUSTER ? KINGS DREAM ? BREEZY ZERO-COOL PROG Beatles CRESSIDA
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SUPER RARE 1971 TOP FLIGHT PROGRESSIVE ROCK COLLECTIBLE
BEAUTIFUL FINAL COLLECTION COPY!
STILL IN FACTORY CELLOPHANE and...MINT!
WESTFAUSTER
In A Kings Dream
\ USA - NASCO RECORDS - 9008
BEAUTIFUL TOP COPY!!!
STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER !!
The cover is extremely wear prone...almost ALL known copies have some shelf wear ... here is a TOP survivor, MINT.
Comes with the RARE original printed inner sleeve
Super Rare & sought after ... Original first 1971 pressing released on the famously collected "Nasco" label ( same label as monster rarities "Felt," "Whalefeathers," "Electric Toilet"), the much sought-after In A King’s Dream is essentially solid prog rock, doused with complex rhythms and moves injected by psych elements, and overtly progressive, especially when the whirling flute is in the forefront. Westfauster deliver rich use of their instruments, especially in the keyboards, transcending a dreamlike feel to their interesting work.
The early UK progressive styles of King Crimson, Cressida and The Beatles later albums are easy to notice although Westfauster didn't focus on the sound of the British prog scene entirely. Complex structures and psychedelic enhancements flow in and out of 'In A King's Dream' and the lead and background vocals blend beautifully throughout, while the flautist flutters over the well rehersed self compositions and well defined passages that truly work giving the album a very light and airy feel. 'Where Are You', 'Blind Man' and the title track ("In A Kings Dream") are brilliant with top levels heading out to the wonderful magical mystery carpet rides of 'Sunny Day' and 'Low Sun' which are ever so Beatle-ish and nothing short of fantastic!
WESTFAUSTER may sound like the quintessential English progressive rock band but, in fact, Westfauster hailed from the rust belt, Cincinnati to be precise. A guitar-free, keyboard/flute led trio, the band did encompass a variety of keyboards from harpsichord to Moog synthesizer, and the flute work is exceptional within their multi-instrumental ranks. Blissful jazzy edges ripples through the epic "Everyday," one of a clutch of flute-led numbers on the set. On that song, it's twinned with piano and organ; on "Blind Man's Epitaph" the flute flutters and flies amidst the harpsichord and choral vocals; and the harpsichord itself is showcased again on the Beatles-esque "Low Sun." In contrast, the title track, the album's other epic number, is resplendent with smoky reeds, the darker, more majestic flip of the breezier, lighter "Everyday." All three bandmembers obviously had some musical training, and it's their ability to fold elements of that style gently into the musical mix that perhaps truly sets Westfauster apart, notably on the two epics, "Where Are You" and the album closer "Did It or Didn't It (Take Us High)." That and the delicate textures of their songs and the wonderfully shimmering and dreamy quality of their atmospheres. With its subtle shifts in mood and style, luminescent sound, and lovely, reverberated harmonies, King's Dream reaches transcendental heights. Unlike their more extravagant contemporaries, Westfauster never flamboyantly highlight the musical journey or magnificent musicianship, preferring a more elegant, understated stance that allows this album to glow in all its glory.
WHERE ARE YOU
EVERYDAY
BLIND MAN
BLIND MAN'S EPITAPH
IN A KING'S DREAM
A SUNNY DAY
LOW SUN
DID IT OR DIDN'T IT (TAKE US HIGH)
CONDITION: The Cover: Entirely solid all the way around, still in original cellophane wrapper (there is NO shelf wear that plagues this cover being prone to wear.) Here a TOP copy and it's rated: stone MINT having at atop left a perforation "71" that signifies as a promo album, released in '71 (1971)... this is an opportunity to get one of the most clean copies you could ever hope for ... The colors are still rich, no fading, no writing, no split seams and no bends ... a final collection copy.
The Vinyl: all glossy clean grooves over both sides, M- TOP COPY = looks and plays highly enjoyable with no audio problems. Both Nasco labels are clean.
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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