Bob French - The First Link in the Chain (Excellent 1977 US Private Folk LP)
All songs written by Robert C. French.This album has been recorded live at the basement on January 28 & 29, 1977.Listen to these wonderful songs :A1. The Mutiny and the Red Sky& B4. (My Whole...
View ArticleCharlie Webster - No Horse Town (Ultra rare 1978 UK Stoner Pop/Folk LP...
Ultra rare LP released by Charlie Webster in 1978 on the little Planet Records label (Catalog number : PR 002). It seems this was a run of only 250 pressings by Planet Records based in Doncaster and...
View ArticleBards of the Barleycorn - When Granma Used to Call (1977 Private UK Acid Folk...
Tructuated and captivating LP, it has twelve chapters. Nine ("Hot Metal", "Brecklandia", ...) are devoted to folk music of rare beauty and delicacy. The other three are oratorical interludes by Geoff...
View ArticleCleve Francis - Timeless (Great 1984 US Private Soul Folk LP)
Fourteen years after his masterpiece "Follow Me" Cleve Francis (aka Cleveland Francis) released his 2nd LP on his own label Cleve Francis Productions, Ltd.Another very interesting Folk/Country/Soul LP...
View ArticleDavid Veglahn - Jesus, Send Your Righteousness (Nice 1975 US Private Xian...
Private 1975 Xian Folk LP from David Veglahn out of Loma Linda, CA.A fantastic album front-to-back.All music and lyrics are original (and great) compositions written by David.Mellow, minimal loner...
View ArticleChris Freeman - Shifting Sands ... Night and Day (Rare 1978 Australian...
Christopher James Freeman (born c. 1950) was taught ukulele by his father when aged seven and learned guitar from the age of eight. He began working on multi-tracking from the age of 16. In 1967, when...
View ArticleDavid Kane - It's Been Too Long (Great 1979 US Private Folk LP)
A really great privately pressed Folk LP in my opinion.All words and music by David Kane.Autographed on the rear (see picture) !Listen : B4. Snow in July& B3. Night Time Swallow Me& A2. Part...
View ArticleJeff Carroll - Bread : The Soul Sound Jesus Review (Very rare 1972 Australian...
Rare 1972 Australian LP released on the little Troubadour Records PTY LTD label.Composer & Director : Jeff CarrollThis sombre baroque-folk track is taken from the rare Sydney musical 'Bread: The...
View ArticleFrankston Teachers' College (aka Footscray Technical College) - There's an...
Recorded in 1972 by students from the Frankston Teachers' College (or from the Footscray Technical College) for a drama production entitled 'There's an Elf in My Pocket'. Those students created a few...
View ArticleRep Boyett - This Old House (More Than Just These Memories) (Excellent 1975...
One of my best discoveries ... and a really solid LP throughout ! Listen : B4. This Old House Very rare. Amazing dreamy recording with a mix of folk/country rock with dreamy rural psych touches. A...
View ArticleMike Johnson - Lord Doctor (Excellent 1972 US Private Xian Psych Folk LP)
Rare 1972 Private Press Christian Psych Folk Rock album from ex-Exkursions main guy Mike Johnson (Freedom Light Records NS-2037).Acid Archives describes Johnson's recordings as "Eclectic rock with...
View ArticleEmily Bindiger - Emily (1972 US Psychedelic Folk masterpiece released in...
Recorded in Paris by a 16 year-old New Yorker, and released only in France, this extremely rare album has been acclaimed as a psychedelic folk masterpiece. With sensitive backing from local...
View ArticleJohn Sase - Aessence (Excellent 1985 US Private Acid Folk LP - Limited edition)
"I originally started to write Zothique and the rest of the suite of songs known as Aessence in 1972 and completed the work in 1976. After performing these songs with various ensembles of fellow...
View ArticleKaren Gibbs - Window Panes (Beautiful 1977 US Private Female Folk LP)
Karen Gibbs is a songwriter and vocalist.All credits under song title are Karen Gibbs, Romar Publications, BMI with the exception of:Side A : Track 4: Loving Arms: Written by (Tom Jans, Almo Music...
View ArticleCarey Rowland - Revelation 5:9 (Great 1979 US Private Xian Folk LP)
Good homey arrangements with an accent on backwoods rural simplicity decorate this multi-faceted cutting-edge country folk obscurity. Sort of a mysterious project housed in a flimsy insert-like cover...
View ArticleGary Garrett - Lifeline (Oddball 1985 US Private LP out of Seattle)
Oddball 80s fringe SSW stuff from Seattle.All songs written by Gary Garrett, except "Don't Sing Love Songs"."Don't Sing Love Songs" sung by Shellah Garrett (Gary's sister ?) is a pure psych gem.Hand...
View ArticleRick Wooley - Salt Water Highway (Rare 1980 US Private Folk LP)
Another 80s oddity with amazing psych folk tracks.The best tracks being the originals written by Rick Wooley himself.A great album !Credits:Pat Ringley - BassBobby Patriquin - Drums + other...
View ArticleAndy Jones - The First Not The Last (Amazing US Private Downer Folk LP from...
"... Seldom seen private 70's downer folk style ... focus is more on groove and emotional presence ... the mood is intense with energetic acoustic guitar strumming ... uses echo to fine effect ......
View ArticleDan Lewis - Towards the Light (Excellent 1979 US Private Psych Folk LP)
Rare original vinyl LP album of "Towards the Light" by Dan Lewis !This album was released in 1979 by a small private press label called Imaginary Records with the catalog number IM-001. A total of...
View ArticleTom Rosplock - ST (Rare 1974 US Psych Folk gem on Johnny Dollar Records)
Very rare US Psych Folk LP released in 1974 on Johnny Dollar Records.A little gem that continues to offer new delights upon repeated listens.Listen : A5. Now You've Gone and Married A great album from...
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