Browse by Artist: LINCOLN ST. EXIT

Artist:	LINCOLN ST. EXIT
Title:	Drive It
Label:	MAINSTREAM
Format:	LP
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	MAIN S/6126CLP

Exact repro edition of this LP, originally issued in 1970. This is the limited edition colored vinyl version. "Lincoln Street Exit's sole album is one of those efforts that's generated considerable attention throughout the collecting community over the years. Formed in 1964, the original line up consisted of Paul Chapman, drummer Lee Herres, singer/guitarist Michael Martin and bassist Mac Suazo. A rarity in that it was one of the few mid-1960s native American rock bands (all four members were New Mexico Sioux) to actively tour and record, the group struggled for six years with little recognition; managing to release three instantly obscure singles during that timeframe. By the time the band was signed to the Detroit-based Mainstream label, Chapman had died replaced by guitarist R.C. Gariss. Teamed with producer Brad Shad 1970's Drive It! served to showcase material from Martin and non-member Tom Bee. Sure the band's anti-war sentiments ('Man Machine' and 'Time Has Come Gonna Die') weren't particularly original or noteworthy. Similarly their isolated stab at pseudo-Gospel ('Going Back Home') was at best misguided. On the other hand, propelled by Martin's likeable voice, tracks such as 'Dirty Mother Blues,' 'Teacher Teacher' and 'Straight Shootin' Man' offered up a compelling set of blues-oriented hard rock. Ironically the most impressive track was also one of their most commercial effort - the pop-oriented 'Soulful Drifter' (which was released as an unsuccessful single). Needless to say, the collection vanished without a trace. Gariss, Herrera, Martin and Suazo subsequently continued their musical collaboration, reappearing as Xit recording a series of mid-1970s LPs for Motown." --Bad Cat Records

Artist:	LINCOLN ST. EXIT
Title:	Drive It
Label:	TAPESTRY RECORDS (LIECHTENSTEIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	TPT 214LP

"Lincoln St. Exit were New Mexico's lead garage/psych band of the late '60s/early '70s, one of the few Indian Native American groups. Drive It was their first full length LP. Ranging from the psych-heavy blues ridden 'Dirty Mother Blues' to the easy going 'Soulful Drifter,' in between there are songs reflecting the times, the Vietnam era vibe hanging over the U.S. Guitarists Mike Martin & R.C. Gariss are backed up by the rhythm section of Mac Suazo (bass) & Lee Herres (drums). This band opened for many a headliner coming through the Southwest, and provided great performances throughout. Outstanding!" 180 gram virgin vinyl, limited edition of 1000 copies.

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