HUMAN BEAST - Volume One - FRA Orange Press - LISTEN - VERY RARE

A new, limited, European edition of the only, very dark album by a Scottish, forgotten, heavy-rock trio, drawing on the psychedelic tradition. Released in a tasteful cover by Decca Records in August 1970, the LP, optimistically named Volume One, was an exceptional and original work containing seven compositions that combined the style of Cream, Hendrix, Black Sabbath and perhaps early East Of Eden. The decidedly greater part of the record, lasting a mere 34 minutes, was filled with very dynamic, partly instrumental tracks full of numerous changes, based on countless Sabbath-like riffs and swinging guitar parts, the powerful sound of a pulsating bass, fanciful, free but dense drumming and dark, uncanny vocals. In a somewhat different, psychedelic style were the compositions characterised by an overdriven guitar sound flowing like magma, inspired by the music of the East; at times based on the interplay of acoustic and electric guitars. It is worth knowing that Maybe Someday in its original, raw version appeared on the debut record of The Incredible String Band. In my opinion this wonderful album is among the greatest achievements of the British rock underground! The original longplay in its British version is much sought after and is worth... 3000 euros! An absolute must! (JL) Condition: New, sealed.