2nd edtion Primeval Road David Chalmers mint SS

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This is the 2nd edtion of Primeval Road. I only have a few copies left. They are still sealed  (SS) in mint condition. I am the original artist and have more music available. let me know what you are looking for and I will put it on ebay.                                                                                                                                                                              IThanks

David Chalmers

DAVID CHALMERS (CA)

"Primeval Road" 1976 (Same Old Label 64109)  [gatefold]  
"Primeval Road" 1976 (River srr-1000)  [some tracks replaced; gatefold]  

Chalmers is known as a hot guitarist, but his first album is a refreshing departure from the “guitar hero” mold. His vocals are soft and appealing, the songs are subtle, the guitar playing is terrific (but tasteful and subdued), and the arrangements include plenty of acoustic guitar and piano. At times this is more like a folk-rock or singer songwriter album than a heavy guitar record. The often moody songwriting is as strong as the performances. Highly recommended. The first version of the album starts with two hot guitar rockers that are missing from the second edition, making the softer songs on side two a bit of a surprise. The second edition replaces these two songs with a gorgeous, dreamy ballad that’s probably his best song of all Since this song comes first, this edition of the album has a completely different feel than the first. If "Primeval Road" is ever released on CD, hopefully all songs from both versions will be included. [AM]

"Looking For Water" 1977 (River srr-1001)  [inner sleeve]  

Chalmers’ second album feels like it was released before he was ready for a full LP. Its 8 songs total just under half an hour, and half of them are filler: two covers and two remakes of earlier songs. The album is heavier and funkier than "Primeval Road", with a weird mix of styles including a quasi-disco song (intended sarcastically?) and one great dreamy ballad that evokes the first album. Somewhat disappointing, but it has its moments, and the excellent guitar playing is more to the forefront this time. [AM]

"All Night Long" 1977 CD (River Records)  LP'S are all gone if there is a promoter or invester out there I would be willing do a re-release...I have a virgin vynal source....and I have the Masters... 

The rare third Chalmers album is the kind of discovery collectors dream of, with a pressing of 100 copies, none actually sold commercially. It was produced only for demonstration purposes and as such actual album covers were never pressed. The music within shows Chalmers in a mellow, introspective mood. It's similar to side two of "Primeval Road"; there's not a heavy song here. The listener might keep waiting for a hot guitar solo to come and be disappointed that they just aren't there (the last song, especially, seems designed to end in a flourish of lead guitar, but does not). The quality and mood of the album almost make up for it, though, as this album is quite good. It's deep and melodic album that showcases tasteful guitar playing, sharp songwriting, mysterious lyrics, some dreamy arrangements, and excellent singing. It's a bit bland here and there, which makes it a less successful album than "Primeval Road", but it's still a worthwhile LP. Records were distributed in shrinkwrapped cardboard boxes, including cover slicks and lyric sheets and promotional stickers that optimistically read “includes hit single Zig Zag”. [AM]