TRAPEZE MEDUZA RARE UK ORIGINAL 1ST PRESS '70 THRESHOLD THS 4 GLENN HUGHES LP

	£		53
	$		70

TRAPEZE - 'MEDUZA' RARE 1970 UK ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSING ON THE THRESHOLD STEREO THS 4 LABEL, MATRIX CODES: XZAL-10175.P-2W,  XZAL-10176.P-2W - BRILLIANT ALBUM AND IN LOVELY CONDITION!

NON-LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE CRISP & FLAT, MINIMAL USE, SLIGHT CREASE TOP LEFT FRONT, LIGHT STORAGE WEAR EDGES AND CORNERS, INSIDE COVER IS GREAT, NO WRITINGS, NO STICKERS, NO MARKS, NO PROBLEMS, GRADED: EX 

LABELS: NO UNWANTED WRITING, STICKERS OR RESIDUE JUST A FEW FAINT SPINDLE MARKS ON BOTH SIDES: EX+

VINYL: HEAVYWEIGHT QUALITY VINYL IS VISUALLY CLEAN AND GLOSSY, BARELY PLAYED CONDITION, JUST SOME WISPY INNER SLEEVE REMOVAL HAIRLINES COULD BE SEEN UNDER A STRONG LIGHT NOT AFFECTING THE SOUND AT ALL, PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY, DEEP AND CLEAR SOUND, NO CLICKS, JUMPS OR ANY OTHER FAULTS ON EITHER SIDE WITH JUST OCCASIONAL VERY LIGHT CRACKLING IN THE BACKGROUND IN QUIET PARTS. GRADED: EX+

ORIGINAL INNER: EX

Not only is Medusa the finest offering from '70s outfit Trapeze, it is one of the decade's most underappreciated hard rock recordings. With a lineup that consisted of future Deep Purple, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath members, there seems to be proof that at least a few fellow musicians appreciated this 1971 offering. Fans of his later work might be surprised by Glenn Hughes' soulful vocal delivery, especially on the midtempo blues-rockers like "Black Cloud" and "Your Love Is Alright." Guitarist Mel Galley also deserves mention for his sparse approach to classic rock riffing that is catchy and affective. Even the ballads are focused, memorable, and unique. There are some melodic moments on the closing title track that sound almost as if a '90s alt-rock crooner composed them. Considering that Medusa predates many similar, and more successful, classic rock LPs from the likes of Bad Company, Nazareth, Foreigner, and others, it's a wonder that the record isn't mentioned more when influential albums of this era are discussed.

Wolverhampton, England hard rock outfit Trapeze formed in 1968, teaming lead vocalist John Jones and guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (both ex-members of the Montanas, famed for the hit "You've Got to Be Loved") with singer/guitarist Mel Galley, bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. Signing to the Moody Blues' Threshold Records imprint, Trapeze issued its self-titled debut album in 1970; Jones and Rowley returned to the Montanas soon after, and in 1970 the remaining trio resurfaced with Medusa. The group toured extensively both at home and abroad.

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