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With 2 BONUS TRACKS. Legendary UK '60s psych band similar to Blossom Toes, Tomorrow, Early Pink Floyd, Ogden's Small Faces. Rolling Stones guest.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Decca really were dreadful at wasting talent. They seemed not to value anything or have any vision of acts lasting more than six months. The Zombies and Them were two bands, who were pushed too hard to the point of break up, who clearly had a lot of talent and longevity in them.
This album is a very rare thing, it is a psychedelic influenced album that still sounds fresh and vibrant where others, although they may be charming, are a bit dated and irrelevant. Produced by Bill Wyman this album is full of little bits of whimsy mixed with some wonderful songs. Perhaps the Rolling Stone should have given him the same role on Their Satanic Majesties Request.
The reason you have not seen more of The End is that Decca, in their "wisdom", left this album on the shelf for 18 month by which time tastes had moved on to heavier power trio orientated rock and progressive rock. The End just broke up following poor album sales.
If you have come across this album then you really do need it, This is a genuine "Forgotten Classic" and I cna not think of a reason why anyone would not love it, other than them having a total lack of taste judgement and sanity.
This album is a very rare thing, it is a psychedelic influenced album that still sounds fresh and vibrant where others, although they may be charming, are a bit dated and irrelevant. Produced by Bill Wyman this album is full of little bits of whimsy mixed with some wonderful songs. Perhaps the Rolling Stone should have given him the same role on Their Satanic Majesties Request.
The reason you have not seen more of The End is that Decca, in their "wisdom", left this album on the shelf for 18 month by which time tastes had moved on to heavier power trio orientated rock and progressive rock. The End just broke up following poor album sales.
If you have come across this album then you really do need it, This is a genuine "Forgotten Classic" and I cna not think of a reason why anyone would not love it, other than them having a total lack of taste judgement and sanity.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Overall (for me), this is a great album of the 67 era, though it does not sum up the 'psychedelic' era -a much abused term to be sure - it merely forms a part of it. Think of this not as the far out/trippy stuff, as found in Cyrus Faryar Cosmic Sounds / Zodiac, Twink's album Think Pink, and here and there on other recordings ( such as parts of Pink Floyd, The United States Of America, Steve Morgen, Kaleidoscope-uk, Gong, Millennium, Tomorrow, Group 1850, Silver Apples, Strawberry Alarm Clock, etc), think of it not as knees up psychedelic - primarily Small Faces, Traffic (some Beetles too). Nor is it soulful psychedelic - Small faces again. It is rather a pleasant mixture of soft psychedelic, rock harmony type stuff. Think of (and this is a good thing) Kaleidoscope (the British band, not the US one), Small Faces (when not psyched out as in Ogden's Nut Gone Flake, or over-soulful as in other stuff by them) or even something by the Kinks perhaps, and you are pretty close. Well, enough of the comparisons, on to the actual recording in question. Certainly worth a listen if you are into any of the aforementioned groups - this is a gem that holds its own against the others. It is definitely an above average offering with great lyrical qualities, and music that undulates nicely from start to finish. Oh, and not forgetting the hilarious trio of Bromley Common, Linen Draper, and Jacob's Bladder - interlude types similar to Cream's Mother's Lament, Gonna Buy Me A Dog by the Monkees or some Cheech and Chong (their track 'Dave' springs to mind)! There are indeed dreamy harmonies (a million miles better than the Zombies), lovely Hammond and harpsichord use as well as the odd sax note, well produced with not a hint of roughness. The high points for me are (as well as the fact that this whole CD can be played over and over) Dream World, Under the Rainbow, Shades of Orange, and Introspection part 2, as well as the trio of fillers mentioned earlier. Overall, given the above, a very good happy hippy slightly trippy upbeat rocking out there (but not too far) fun CD worth having in your collection.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I saw this album while browsing on a website, it recieved very good reviews.
I ordered it later that day and it arrived the next day.
I ordered it later that day and it arrived the next day.
First listen in I loved it, such a refreshing wave of music that perfectly sums up the British psychedelic scene. This album has everything any fan of the late 60's could ask for; harmonies, dreamy songs, upbeat, uplifting songs.
It's hard to pick certain songs out for special recognition, though if I had to I would say: Under The Rainbow. Shades Of Orange. Cardboard Watch. Don't Take Me. Loving, Sacred Loving and Introspection (Parts 1&2).
a must have for all collections!
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This end of a beginning.
Do turn your mind as you were there.The Animals rendering 'The house of the rising sun' on spanish television. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Eliseo Huertas Cos
Complete Introspection - Recogonising the Best
I understand the album was recorded in 1967, and yet was released two years later. It has been said that the Psychedelic scene had by then become history, and this LP did not... Read more
Published on 14 April 2008 by A. Glaser
This is not the final word
A bit of a soft option for the psych-lover, this one. The production is very plush and the humorous interludes are entertaining. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2007 by N. J. Taylor
STILL OUT THERE!!
if you ever wanna escape the boredom of saturday nights in or out, this will take you to another place, an older place.. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by chupa
Very nice
I first heard "Shades of Orange" and "Loving Sacred Loving" on a Beatles bootleg LP. As usual with bootlegs, we were reliably informed that these songs were Stones-Beatles... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by Mr. Wayne Olsen
the end? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!genious!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ive not bought this remaster but own a copy of the original Lp and I really have to say that all the great stuff you hear about this little know record is true! Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2005 by Mr. M. A. Estevens
Now I Know?
Just received this album today!
Have been seeking an Album that would epitomise "The Psycedelic Scene" to me. Being an Avid fan of the '67 Music Scene. Read more
Have been seeking an Album that would epitomise "The Psycedelic Scene" to me. Being an Avid fan of the '67 Music Scene. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2005 by J. Gatens
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