Spirit - SPIRIT |
Spirit - SPIRIT |
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Description
Description
Spirit: Randy California (vocals, guitar); Jay Ferguson (vocals, percussion); Mark Andes (vocals, bass); John Locke (keyboards); Ed Cassidy (drums, percussion).
Producer: Lou Adler.
Reissue producer: Bob Irwin.
Recorded in 1967.
Includes liner notes by Randy California.
The 1968 debut album by Spirit was unlike anything else released at the time. While there are some elments of the music of the late '60s (Hendrix riffing, jazzy interludes, Who-like bombast, Southern California laidback mysticism), the band's sound changes from song to song in a way that is wholly unique.
Singer Jay Ferguson penned most of the songs on SPIRIT, but their character is formed as much by Randy California's guitar and the jazzy playing of keyboardist John Locke and drummer Ed Cassidy. It was Cassidy who became a focal point in the band's live shows, with an unusual drum kit that featured extra, up-turned bass drums. The hairless drummer was also twenty-five years older than the band's youngest member, his guitarist stepson California. This album and the band's fourth, TWELVE DREAMS OF DR. SARDONICUS, remain the perfect entry points to Spirit.
- Genre: Rock
- Released: 2008-02-01
- Format: CD
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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