1971 RARE ORIG GYPSY IN THE GARDEN Hippie Hard Prog
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SCARCE 1971 HIPPIE ROCK / HARD PROGRESSIVE COLLECTIBLE
=PROMOTIONAL=
GYPSY
In The Garden
\ USA - METROMEDIA - KMD 1044
CLEAN...hard to find (advance release PROMOTIONAL) Original 1971 first pressing vinyl in cool die (circle) cut gatefold cover...
The rare and probably best second album by American underground progressive hardrock group with . seven tracks issued on the collected Metromedia Records label who brought you gems like "Christopher", "Quatrain" and other delights....
This album is the #2 follow-up LP by the excellent group, Gypsy. The band, from Minneapolis MN with a following in St. Louis area, was centered around an outstanding singer/guitarist/song-writer, Enrico Rosenbaum, guitarist/vocalist James Johnson, and keyboard/vocalist/composer James (Owl) Walsh. This trio went to LA in 1970 to stake out their musical fortunes and created beautiful melodies and vocal harmonies, and could really rock. Rosenbaum's vocals are reminiscent of Burton Cummings (The Guess Who), and the group harmonies like CSNY. This album has more vocal solos and instrumental solos, and less soaring harmonies than their double-album debut, called Gypsy. But the songs themselves are all outstanding. "Around You" (5:27) - fast paced, guitar and organ...and the extended jamming, tempo changes, dual-guitar soloing, great vocals in "As Far As You Can See" (12:07) .. "Here (in the Garden) part one" (6:43)...is slow paced, acoustic guitars, great vocals. "Here (in the Garden) part two" (3:07) has the signature soaring Gypsy vocal harmonies..."Blind Man" (3:59) A real hidden gem; beautiful mid-tempo vocal, acoustic guitar, solo electric guitar and organ, a great chorus. "Time Will Make It Better" (2:53) keys and vocal by James Walsh, a lovely tune. All songs were written by Enrico Rosenbaum, except the last by James Walsh. The group released two other albums, Antithesis (1972) and Unlock the Gates (1973) but the first two ("Gypsy" and "In the Garden") are clearly the strongest overall."
This music is underappreciated, both first and 2nd Lp's are must haves for U.S. prog-rock fans. Exquisite vocal harmonies, great guitar from Jim Johnson, and excellent lead vocals from Enrico and James Walsh. In addition, fine B3 organ and top flight drumming from Bill Lordan (later with Robin Trower). They had it all...except fame.
Take note, fans of US progrock, CSN&Y, Doors, Gun, Cream
- Enrico Rosenbaum - guitar, vocals
- James Walsh - keyboards, vocals
- James Johnson - guitar, vocals
- Bill Lordan - drums
- Willie Weeks - bass
- Joe Lala - percussion
- "Around You" – 5:27
- "Reach Out Your Hand" – 2:33
- "As Far As You Can See (As Much As You Can Feel)" – 12:09
- "Here in the Garden I" – 6:43
- "Here in the Garden II" – 3:07
- "Blind Man" – 3:59
- "Time Will Make It Better" – 2:53
CONDITION: The Cover: custom designed gimmix gatefold cover is near "EX" (excellent) with PROMO sticker at top right corner, small ding at bottom left corner is all (minor) ... stiff and solid with no bends, no split seams and no writing.
The Vinyl: all clean, M- smooth and shiny clean over both sides, and clean Metromedia labels make for a desireable collection item, from 40 years ago...
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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