RARE 1970 MAD RIVER MADE IN SWEDEN SIZZLING PROG
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SUPER RARE 1970 UK ORIGINAL PRESSING
TOP FLIGHT PROGRESSIVE ROCK
MINTY CLEAN VINYL
MAD RIVER
MADE IN SWEDEN
UK - Sonet - SNTF 621
M- VINYL
SUPER RARE 1970 original first pressing VINYL...one you seldom ever see...a full fire progressive rock affair with a burning sound...
"MAD RIVER", created by trio Made In Sweden, has a very rich sound - as if there were more musicians than 3 performing on the album. While Made In Sweden prefers to sing in English and to play music that is typical for early British Progressive (exactly of the same in 1970) ...the listener won't hear any Swedish (at least Scandinavian) roots at all, and one can easily hear that their music is all their own: it's as highly original as music of the majority of underground prog-rock bands of the time. Essential band! Made In Sweden were: Georg Wadenius on guitar and vocals , Bo Haeggstroem on bass and Tommy Borgudd on drums. Their LPs were really great progrock, with strong bass and vocals. Their gem is Mad River (it was also published under the name Made in England) and it is a real masterpiece of Scandinavian prog with a strong British sound. One could only think of the best recordings of Burnin Red Ivanhoe or classic 1970 UK prog gems when listening to this one. Its amazing what unusual sounds and feel that group can get into, and how full a sound they are able to get from what is basically a trio. Definitely a must, quite unique.
Yes, talking of originality, consider a bands charisma as the main trump of any artist of any genre. It's obvious, however, even the best manifestations of progressive-music demonstrates various forms of true originality. So, concerning the progressive sound, there are at least two important points that artists of this genre need for their music to be of a high 'progressive' quality; the composition (including arrangements) and performance (including the musicianship). Listening to "MAD RIVER" you find those (progressive) 'ingredients' that are necessary to rate it as an excellent album. However, bear in mind that "MAD RIVER" was released at the very dawn of progressive music scene, and a seasoned progressive collector would almost have to admit that this is a bit more than just an excellent progressive album. Each of the eight songs featured on the album are filled with variegated vocal and finely honed instrumental arrangements & passages interplay. If you listen to the album repeatedly you may not be able to 'choose' which of the songs you like most. Probably, this case just indicates the band's stability, in other words the equal quality of the 'production' the band is able to offer the listener at the moment. The mastery musicianship of each of the three members is really amazing, and their joint instrumental work is especially impressive. Remember, 1970 was already a year of several progressive monster-albums (read 'pure masterpieces') However, such a lesser known, or even unknown album as "MAD RIVER" by Made In Sweden was a significant document of the development of progressive rock. The music the band performs is so intriguing and interesting, it's so sincere, after all, still sounds incredibly refreshing even now - some 40 years after the album was recorded and released. All in all, "MAD RIVER" is one of the best little known/unknown progressive album secrets of 1970.
Winter's a Bummer ...5:30
You Can't Go Home ...3:39
Mad River ...5:08
Roundabout ...5:04
Chicago, Mon Amour ...5:08
Love Samba ...7:24
Blind Willie ...3:30
Little Cloud ...3:34
CONDITION: The cover is a typical fragile UK production with striking colorful graphics, thereis some light shelf wear and just a little (minor) spider web creases around edges from handling, VG+ still looks fine and collectible (see picture) no split seams, no writing...
The vinyl is all glossy clean, M- TOPS! and plays outstanding with NO problems...CLEAN Sonet labels on each side, one side has a small "Exile" stamp (see photo)...many will love the fire-power prog fusion within...
keeper copy!
A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTIBLES!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for more & more of similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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