MINTY 1971 US ORIG THE GROUNDHOGS SPLIT HEAVY BLUES PSYCH RIPPING FUZZ
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RARE 1971 USA FIRST PRINTING
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The GROUNDHOGS
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USA - United Artists - UAS 5513
TOP COPY ~~~~ PLAYS MINT!
SCARCE...Original 1971 first pressing in thick grainy gatefold cover ... considered one of the Groundhogs greatest lp's; there are no weak tracks pinning the listeners ears to the wall...
Includes the RARE "Groundhog" custom inner sleeve!
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Split is not an album for the faint heart, opening as it does with a four part psyched-out epic which was written by ace guitarist Tony McPhee during a panic attack. Perhaps this should indicate that Split is the best place for a newcomer to start, as it’s pretty dense and heavy going stuff, especially in the power-trio format. With an oddly dry and unfussy production (none of that synthetic nonsense on here), this original British release really highlights how the band used the recording studio as a tool, with guitars panning from speaker to speaker and quite remarkable stereo separation when listened to on a pair of headphones. We've certainly not heard many better recorded albums from this era and the simple yet effective studio trickery is best heard throughout the first half of the album. The second half of the album is a strong selection of early 70s heavy blues rock, with “Cherry Red” being the albums most 'catchy' moment, the rhythm section clattering away in fine form thoughout each of the four songs and McPhee’s guitar work being exemplary throughout. If you’re an aficionado of late 60s / early 70s hard guitar led rock with powerhouse 'tunes' and don’t mind ploughing through some rather heavy concepts (man), then chances are you’ll find Split an enjoyable listen, if you’re just a little curious and willing to explore something off the beaten track (other than your Zeppelin Lp's) of classic rock for a while, then you should find there is much to admire here. "I leap from bed in the middle of the night"
A:
Split - Part One 4:25
Split - Part Two 5:10
Split - Part Three 5:25
Split - Part Four 5:38
B:
Cherry Red 5:40
A Year in the Life 3:07
Junkman 4:52
Ground Hog 5:35
CONDITION: The cover: rated: M- The thick grainy gatefold cover is in great shape ... there are no split seams, no bends, no writing... remains with a fresh appearance from 47 years ago... VERY collection worthy rarity ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- loads of shine over both sides, plays very enjoyable with no distraction, MINT audio ... and the United Artists labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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