rare 1971 Morning Star LP Private Xian Psychedelic Rock
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Reviewed in Ken Scott's Archivist and the great Acid Archives here's what Scott himself had to say about this album, "Magnificent dreamy rural acoustic rock/psych gem from Minnesota trio. Even though there are no drums, or even electric guitar for that matter, these guys have a cutting-edge pastoral hippie/garage mood that’s like an unplugged version of Wilson McKinley or Maranatha (Soon). This album is an acoustic guitar loverís dream, with long tracks that feature sharp 6-string leads backed by bass and hardy 12-string action. Mellotron adds a spacious Moody Blues/King Crimson-ish atmosphere to cuts like “The First Day”, ‘His Will” and “The Ship Of Life”. Also some great slide guitar and peppy harmonica stirring things up in a bluesy country folk-rock way on “Steppin’ In & Steppin’ Out” and “The Conversation”. The 12-string guitar gets a nice phased effect on the psychy opener “You’re So Free”, also with slide guitar. “Shine On (With Jesus)”, “Joy In G Major”, every song a winner! Vocal harmony sounds real similar to Wilson McKinley, with straight-ahead Jesus-lovin’ lyrics to match. Totally homemade black-on-silver cover drawing of scroll in the sky floating above a cross on a hill, with the Biblical reference Revelation 22:16 written at the bottom. Back cover has a drawing of a van with “Jesus Lives” on the back, heading down The Straight and Narrow Pathway. Very rare custom record, mastered at Minnesota’s Sound 80 studio. [KS]"
This 12” diameter, 33 1/3 rpm, long-playing, vinyl record is Morning Star, “Message from the Throne”, (private pressing) #S80-1071-4144S ©1971, original stereo pressing. The jacket has two (2) short splits at the bottom seam and is well worn at the spine. It’s got moderate record imprint/ring wear and the original owner’s name on the front. No other bends, stains, stickers, tears or writing. The record’s playing surfaces are adorned with a regular pattern of light hairline scratches. I played both sides and heard light background and ticking in some spots, more often than not, the quieter portions. No loud ticks, pops or skips to be found. Not as nice as the copy I sold in June, but a VERY playable and enjoyable record.
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