ANCIENT GREASE-Women And Children First-Rare Hard Rock Psych Promo Album-MERCURY
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WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST
SCARCE and sought after 1970 first pressing slammin' hard and heavy... these cats turn it on in a mean, but cool way...dig the grooves....
Plenty hard to find alright... sought after...the original release from 1970, Women and Children First is the one and only album by Ancient Grease (actually a moniker for a Welsh band named Strawberry Dust). The band key members Morty and Graham Williams, was embraced by John Weathers (at the time drummer for Eyes of Blues but more familiar for his later duties as a Gentle Giant member), who produced the album and supplied much of the material.
The album opens with two basic yet fluent blues rock numbers: Hints of The Doors can be found on "Freedom Train," which also ends with Little Richard inspired wails, while "Don’t Want" borrows early Led Zeppelin as well as the guitar wizardry of Hendrix.
A more distinctive voice soon emerges with the reflective ballad "Odd Song," which is entwined with keyboards ranging from dramatic to playful. The following material blends proto prog, blues rock and psychedelia, influenced by a wide scope of ‘60s bands (or in other words, reflecting its time and era), such as the original (MK1) Deep Purple (check out the majestic vibe of "Eagle Song" and the driving organ playing on the title track) and Cream (the vigorous "Mother Grease the Cat" and "Prelude to a Blind Man").
Morty Williams is an expressive, passionate vocalist, and Graham Williams is a guitarist who never seem to run out of ideas, freshening even the weariest chord patterns. Racing Cars fans should, therefore, jump at the opportunity to listen to both in this raw, looser and bluesier setting. The ardent bass (by one Jack Bass) keeps pounding to Graham Williams' tasty licks, escorting him perfectly when needed while at other times picking up the riffs from Williams, allowing the guitarist to burst with fast, searing solos.
- Freedom Train
- Don't Want
- Odd Song
- Eagle Song
- Where The Snow Lies Forever
- Mother Grease the Cat
- Time to Die
- Prelude to a Blind Man
- Mystic Mountain
- Women & Children First
RARE FIRST PRESS WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL ONLY ALBUM
Released on the Mercury record label. The record number is: SR 61305 I play graded this record... it is in VG+ condition.... a solid and enjoyable play! There are some sporadic tics most noticed in the quiet. There is a pop on "Odd Song" that plays through. The cover in nice condition with protective tape on the top and bottom edges... (see pictures for up-close detail) All in all... just a rare album and one that will find a prominent place in your collection!This record came from the personal record collection of famed Chicago DJ... Lester "Len" Miller A TOUGH FIND WHITE LABEL PROMO If you have any questions... please feel free to contact me. The Record Will Be Placed In A Protective Plastic Cover. We Ship Using Supplies Purchased From "BAGS UNLIMITED" For The Finest In Record Shipping Protection.
You will be very pleased to add this to your record collection!
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