Already
sold out LP of Swedish surf-prog proves an almost lost classic and
future collectable.
It's not often that I
review an album that's already sold out of its limited pressing. Due
to my own tardiness and ease by which I'm distracted (blame the World
Cup), I find myself reviewing an LP (& 7”) that's already sold
out of its limited pressing. And understandably so. More remarkable
than that is that this great album almost never saw the light of day.
Tors-Peders only
released one single during the active years of the band, though
played several gigs in their native Sweden. Though this album had
been recorded, the tragic death of guitarist Jonas in a car accident
marked the end of the band. Their recordings were in danger of laying
idle were it not for the good taste and tenacity of Keith at Fruits
De Mer Records.
So quite a back story,
but what of the music? Imagine a music that has the adventurousness
of prog-rock, the dynamics and propulsion of surf-rock along with the
meditation-inducing qualities of space-rock. Anyone with an ear for
late '60s/early '70s music will dig this instrumental LP. If you dig
that heavy, heavy bone-shaking Hammond vibe you'll love this. And if
you ever wondered what Deep Purple would sound like with Ritchie
Blackmore replaced by Dick Dale, look no further.
The attention to detail
packaging is worthy of a mention too – textured gatefold sleeve,
embossed by the same machine used for the Jeff Beck LP no
less! With early pressings on clear vinyl. Although it's sold out via
the FDM website already, if you're lucky you may be able to track a
copy down through a specialist dealer or shop. Happy hunting!
Click here for more on
Fruits De Mer Records.
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