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Artist:
SMOKE, THE
Title:
The Smoke
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4001CD
This legendary popsike suite was the brainchild of pop prodigy
Michael Lloyd
, a founding member of
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band
. Recorded in Hollywood over several months, it consists of melodic and imaginative psychedelic-tinged pop, with clear
Beatles
and
Beach Boys
influences. Poor marketing ensured low sales on its original release in April 1968, but its reputation has never ceased to grow since. Package contains historic liner notes.
Artist:
SMOKE, THE
Title:
The Smoke
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4001LP
LP version. This legendary popsike suite was the brainchild of pop prodigy
Michael Lloyd
, a founding member of
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band
. Recorded in Hollywood over several months, it consists of melodic and imaginative psychedelic-tinged pop, with clear
Beatles
and
Beach Boys
influences. Poor marketing ensured low sales on its original release in April 1968, but its reputation has never ceased to grow since. Package contains historic liner notes.
Artist:
CHRISTOPHER
Title:
Christopher
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4002CD
One of the most rare major label U.S. psych LPs ever released, this hard-hitting, fuzz-laden collection of biker-rock and stoned ballads briefly appeared in a tiny press run in 1970. Recorded by the acid-fuelled Texas trio called
Christopher
in California, it has gone on to become one of the era's more legendary obscurities, with original copies selling for four-figure sums, and makes its long-awaited return here. Package includes biographical notes.
Artist:
STONEWALL
Title:
Stonewall
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4004CD
Recorded by a Long Island-based quartet in the late 1960s, but only issued without their knowledge in 1974, this awesome LP is regarded by hard rock connoisseurs as one of the finest albums ever recorded in the genre. Only a handful of original copies have ever surfaced, meaning that its frantic blend of riff-laden songs, tough organ and relentless drumming has only been heard by a few until now.
Artist:
STONEWALL
Title:
Stonewall
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4004LP
LP version. Recorded by a Long Island-based quartet in the late 1960s, but only issued without their knowledge in 1974, this awesome LP is regarded by hard rock connoisseurs as one of the finest albums ever recorded in the genre. Only a handful of original copies have ever surfaced, meaning that its frantic blend of riff-laden songs, tough organ and relentless drumming has only been heard by a few until now. This is the first 180 gram vinyl reissue.
Artist:
PRIVILEGE
Title:
Privilege
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4005CD
Guitarist
Edward Leonetti
and organist
Paul Venturini
started out in hard-gigging soul band
The Soul Survivors
. Having impressed
Jimi Hendrix
and the
Isley Brothers
when they supported them at New York's Syracuse University, they got back in touch when their band split, and had soon formed
Privilege
, together with bassist
Jack Douglas
and drummer
Tommy Brannick
. Produced by the Isleys, this gritty hard-rock set was originally released in August 1969.
Artist:
CYNARA
Title:
Cynara
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4006CD
Fronted by keyboard maestro
Michael Tschudin
(previously leader of Boston psych faves
The Listening
), this short-lived quintet played progressive rock with a jazzy, percussive edge. Their sole album was originally released in August 1970, and boasts impressive interplay throughout, with superb musicianship including a guest appearance from
Elvin Jones
on drums. Digitally remastered and finally available on CD for the first time ever.
Artist:
JUMP
Title:
Jump
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4007CD
Made by a short-lived quartet who'd formed on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip in the spring of 1971, this lost progressive pop-rock gem was originally released that summer. A catchy blend of hard-edged pop and rock, with meaty guitar and organ interplay, it boasts the talents of long-term
Iggy Pop
and
Tom Petty
sideman
Scott Thurston
, and deserves a far wider audience than it has enjoyed thus far. Digitally remastered and available on CD for the first time ever. Liner notes included.
Artist:
THUNDER AND ROSES
Title:
King Of The Black Sunrise
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4008CD
In the wake of the
Jimi Hendrix Experience
, a large number of psychedelic heavy rock three-pieces formed. The explosive
Thunder And Roses
were one of the best. Consisting of singer/guitarist
Chris Bond
, bassist
Tom Schaffer
and drummer
George Emme
, they hailed from Philadelphia and issued only one album, which originally appeared in July 1969 and makes its long-overdue CD debut here. Digitally remastered.
Artist:
EMILY
Title:
Emily
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4009CD
Recorded in Paris by a 16 year-old New Yorker, and released only in France in the spring of 1972, this extremely rare album has been acclaimed as a psychedelic folk masterpiece. With sensitive backing from local progressive rockers
Dynastie Crisis
, the eight self-penned songs feature delicate arrangements and lyrics that show remarkable maturity and depth. A firmly-established rarity in its original incarnation, this long-awaited reissue is sure to delight all fans of adventurous singer-songwriting,
Emily
.
Artist:
EMILY
Title:
Emily
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4009LP
Gatefold LP version. Recorded in Paris by a 16 year-old New Yorker, and released only in France in the spring of 1972, this extremely rare album has been acclaimed as a psychedelic folk masterpiece. With sensitive backing from local progressive rockers
Dynastie Crisis
, the eight self-penned songs feature delicate arrangements and lyrics that show remarkable maturity and depth. A firmly-established rarity in its original incarnation, this long-awaited reissue is sure to delight all fans of adventurous singer-songwriting,
Emily
. First-ever 180 gram vinyl release.
Artist:
VISION OF SUNSHINE
Title:
Vision Of Sunshine
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4010CD
This youthful Californian quintet taped their sole LP at Hollywood's legendary Sunset Sound Recorders in 1969. Led by singer-songwriter
Gerald Hauser
(later to achieve fame as the actor
Wings Hauser
), they performed complex hippie folk with arrangements incorporating cello, flute, harpsichord, electric guitar and more. Originally issued in early 1970, the album has been hailed as a lost classic, and makes its long-overdue CD debut here.
Artist:
DIRTY JOHN'S HOT DOG STAND
Title:
Return From The Dead
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4011CD
Ace guitarist
Kenny Paulson
played on early rock classics such as "Suzy Q" by
Dale Hawkins
, and "Tallahassee Lassie" by
Freddie Cannon
before his career was derailed by heroin addiction. Following debilitating stints in jail and hospital in the late 1960s, he cleaned up and formed this quartet with former
Ill Wind
guitarist
Carey Mann
. Their sole album of guitar-led rock was released in June 1970, and makes its long-overdue CD debut here, though sadly, Paulson succumbed to his addiction in 1981.
Artist:
COTTONWOOD
Title:
Camaraderie
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4012CD
This short-lived Californian quintet featured
Gary Rowles
(best-known for playing guitar with
Arthur Lee
's legendary
Love
), as well as
Dave Weyer
(who'd designed equipment for
Jimi Hendrix
,
Neil Young
and many others). Their sole LP was released in the summer of 1971, but its prospects were crushed by the singer succumbing to an overdose on its day of release. A lost classic, it makes its long-overdue CD debut here.
Artist:
GIANT CRAB
Title:
Cool It...Helios
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4013CD
Originally formed in Santa Barbara as a British Invasion-influenced act named
Ernie & The Emperors
, this quintet's debut appeared in November 1968.
Cool It... Helios
is their second and final effort, and first appeared in August 1969, when it sank without trace. Combining psychedelic rock, soulful pop and bubblegum to impressive effect, it has become a sought-after collectible, and makes its long-overdue return to CD here, complete with informative liner notes.
Artist:
GIANT CRAB
Title:
A Giant Crab Comes Forth
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4014CD
Originally formed in Santa Barbara as a British Invasion-influenced act named
Ernie & The Emperors
, this quintet's debut album first appeared in November 1968, when it sank without trace. Combining psychedelic rock, soulful pop and bubblegum to impressive effect, it has become a sought-after collectible, and makes its long-overdue return to CD here, complete with informative liner notes.
Artist:
ALEXANDER, GORDON
Title:
Gordon's Buster
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4015CD
This enigmatic singer-songwriter was hyped alongside
Harry Nilsson
and
Randy Newman
in 1968, but his sole album -- released that August -- swiftly sank into obscurity. Co-produced by the legendary
Curt Boettcher
(whose
Millennium
bandmates are also featured) and arranged by
David Angel
(best-known for his timeless work on
Love
's
Forever Changes
), it's a lost classic of West Coast psychedelic pop, and makes its long-overdue CD debut here, complete with explanatory liner notes. Note hilarious song-title: "A Bunch Of Us Were Sitting Around A Candle In San Francisco Getting Stoned And I Hope You're There The Next Time."
Artist:
BIT A SWEET
Title:
Hypnotic 1
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4017CD
Formerly known as
The Satisfactions
, this hard-hitting Long Island club act were veterans of the local scene when producer-arranger
Steve Duboff
(who also worked with
The Cowsills
,
The Monkees
,
The Insect Trust
and others) signed them up as a vehicle for his songs in early 1968. Their sole album was released that May, and makes its long-overdue CD debut here. A likeable blend of psychedelic pop and early synthesizer sounds, it's presented complete with both sides of their rare 1967 debut 45 (as performed in the exploito movie
Blonde On A Bum Trip
), and liner notes.
Artist:
AMERICAN DREAM, THE
Title:
The American Dream
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4018CD
Originally known as
The Great American Dream
, this Philadelphian quintet were local legends who'd opened for
The Who
,
Jefferson Airplane
,
Santana
and many others. Packed with snappy songs and infectious good humor, their sole album was taped in New York's just-opened Record Plant in the fall of 1969, and marked
Todd Rundgren
's debut as producer. Issued in February 1970, it stands as one of the best pop-rock albums of its time, and makes its long-overdue CD debut here.
Artist:
AMERICAN DREAM, THE
Title:
The American Dream
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4018LP
LP version. Originally known as
The Great American Dream
, this Philadelphian quintet were local legends who'd opened for
The Who
,
Jefferson Airplane
,
Santana
and many others. Packed with snappy songs and infectious good humor, their sole album was taped in New York's just-opened Record Plant in the fall of 1969, and marked
Todd Rundgren
's debut as producer. Issued in February 1970, it stands as one of the best pop-rock albums of its time. On 180 gram vinyl.
Artist:
LINN COUNTY
Title:
Proud Flesh Soothseer
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4019CD
Originally known as
The Linn County Blues Band
, this quintet formed in Iowa and moved to San Francisco in 1967. Having adopted a more psychedelic sound, they soon found themselves gigging alongside
Led Zeppelin
,
Sly & The Family Stone
,
Ten Years After
and other icons in the city's leading venues. Packed with lengthy acid-rock jams, their classic debut was originally released in September 1968, and makes its long-awaited return to CD here. Includes liner notes.
Artist:
LITTLE BOY BLUES, THE
Title:
In The Woodland Of Weir
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4020CD
Formed in Chicago in 1964,
The Little Boy Blues
soon became local heroes, opening for
The Rolling Stones
,
The Yardbirds
,
Paul Revere & The Raiders
, and many others. Having played innumerable live dates and appeared on top TV shows, their sound took a psychedelic turn in 1967. Their sole album -- made with a revised line-up and originally released in October 1968 -- incorporates jazz, classical and acid-rock influences, and makes its long-overdue return to CD here, complete with all their non-album singles sides. Includes liner notes.
Artist:
AKIDO
Title:
Akido
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4021CD
Produced by
Faces
'
Ronnie Lane
and taped in London's Marquee Studios, this lost Afro-funk classic was originally released in North America only in August 1972, and makes its CD debut here. Consisting of Ghanaian percussionist
Speedy Acquaye
(who also worked with
The Rolling Stones
,
Paul McCartney
,
Rod Stewart
and many others), Nigerian bassist
Biddy Wright
(a member of the legendary
Blo
), Jamaican conga drummer
Jeff Whittaker
and London-based guitarist
Peter Andrews
, the quartet delivers a hard-hitting, irresistibly funky blend of rock and funk that's sure to appeal to beat-diggers everywhere.
Artist:
KALI BAHLU
Title:
Takes The Forest Children On A Journey Of Cosmic Remembrance
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4022CD
Widely regarded as one of the furthest-out albums of the 1960s, this quintessential hippie artifact finds the enigmatic
Miss Bahlu
addressing herself to "leprechauns, dwarves, witches, warlocks, gremlins, gnomes and trolls" to the accompaniment of sitar, tabla, flute, electronics and more. Its four long tracks add up to what the original sleeve describes as "true revelations of cosmic consciousness," and it makes its CD debut here.
Artist:
OKKO
Title:
Sitar & Electronics
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4023CD
Dutch sitar wizard
Okko Bekker
first appeared on the Hamburg scene in the late 1960s. Having studied music, he released this classic debut in 1971. Here, he tackles two
Beatles
classics, as well as six original compositions, with backing from synthesizers, electric guitar, flute, tabla and his own masterful sitar playing. The heady result is rightly regarded as a classic of the genre, and makes its long-awaited return to CD here.
Artist:
MCKAY, RABBIT
Title:
Bug Cloth
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4024CD
This unconventional singer-songwriter came from Somis, California. His first album takes in blues, garage-rock and gentle psychedelic folk, with backing from guitar, keyboards, flute, drums and more. Originally released in June 1968, it's a neglected gem that makes its long-overdue CD debut here. Vintage press release included.
Artist:
FIRE & ICE LTD.
Title:
The Happening
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4025CD
Recorded by the collective who provided the backing on the infamous LSD documentary album, and describing itself as "beyond rock and jazz and folk and any kind of music you may have heard before," this experimental set first appeared in July 1966, and stands as one of the earliest psychedelic rock albums ever recorded. It makes its CD debut here.
Artist:
GLASS FAMILY, THE
Title:
Electric Band
Label:
KISMET (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
KIS 4026CD
The sole album by this Los Angeles trio emerged from a short-lived contemporary songwriting workshop, and originally appeared in February 1969. A superb mix of trippy pop-rock songs and ballads, it sold poorly but has earned a major cult reputation since, and makes its long-awaited CD debut here complete with three rare bonus tracks. Includes liner notes.
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