Unconscious Power: An Anthology 1967 - 1971 Limited Collectors Edition - Deluxe Box
Data aparitiei: 20.03.2020
Gen: Various
Casa de discuri: Cherry Red - Esoteric
270 LEI
Descriere
Esoteric Recordings is pleased to announce the release of UNCONCIOUS POWER - AN ANTHOLOGY 1967 - 1971, a newly remastered 7CD box set featuring all of the albums and singles by legendary American acid/progressive rock band IRON BUTTERFLY recorded for Atlantic's Atco label between 1967 and 1971, plus additional recordings made at the Fillmore East in New York City in April 1968.
Iron Butterfly first came together in 1966 in San Diego, California, with the lineup of Doug Ingle (vocals, organ), Danny Weis (guitar), Greg Willis (bass), Jack Pinney (drums) and Darryl DeLoach (vocals). After performing in the San Diego area, the band relocated to Los Angeles in search of a recording contract. Willis soon left the band and was replaced by Jerry Penrod on bass. Jack Pinney also left the band and was eventually replaced by Ron Bushy.
The band's psychedelic and acid rock style was honed during regular performances at LA venues such as the Whisky a Go Go and the Galaxy Club, which led to Iron Butterfly developing a loyal fan base and the band signing to Atlantics Atco label in 1967. In October of that year, the band recorded their debut album HEAVY, but the group had to cope with more lineup changes before its release, as Jerry Penrod, Danny Weis and Darryl DeLoach left the band shortly after the recording sessions were completed. Faced with the possibility that the album would remain unreleased, Ingle and Bushy recruited 17-year-old guitarist Erik Brann and bassist Lee Dorman into the band. HEAVY was released in January 1968, entered the U.S. Billboard charts and eventually achieved gold status.
The album IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA, released in June 1968, would help propel the band to stardom. Dominated by the overlong title track, which showcases the instrumental dexterity of the new lineup, it was a masterpiece of acid rock, reaching #4 on the U.S. charts and selling a million copies. An edited version of the title track was released as a single and reached the US top 30.
The band's third album, BALL, was released in January 1969 and was even more successful. It reached #3 in the US and spawned the hit singles Soul Experience and In the Time of Our Lives.
The band undertook a tight touring schedule and a series of concerts were recorded in May 1969, finally released as LIVE in April 1970. Erik Brann left the band in December 1969 and was replaced by guitarist and vocalist Mike Pinera and additional guitarist Larry Reinhardt.
With this lineup, the album METAMORPHOSIS was recorded in May 1970, on which the band took a heavier direction. The dominant track on the album was the excellent thirteen-minute Butterfly Bleu, which featured one of the earliest uses of a "talk box" in a guitar solo. After a tour with YES in early 1971, Doug Ingle announced his departure from the band. After releasing one last single, Silly Sally, in April 1971, Iron Butterfly disbanded. Although they reformed in the mid-1970s and continued to perform and record sporadically thereafter, their recordings for Atco Records remain their primary legacy.
UNCONCIOUS POWER - AN ANTHOLOGY 1967 - 1971 contains all of the albums released on Atco, all remastered from the original master tapes, and additionally includes the rare mono mixes of the HEAVY and LIVE albums (the only true separate mono mixes of their albums), both previously unreleased on CD, along with two CDs of recordings from the Fillmore East in New York City on April 26. the CD also includes all of the band's U.S. singles and single editions that did not appear on an album, as well as a lavishly illustrated booklet with a new essay featuring interviews with Ron Bushy and Mike Pinera, and a poster.
Iron Butterfly first came together in 1966 in San Diego, California, with the lineup of Doug Ingle (vocals, organ), Danny Weis (guitar), Greg Willis (bass), Jack Pinney (drums) and Darryl DeLoach (vocals). After performing in the San Diego area, the band relocated to Los Angeles in search of a recording contract. Willis soon left the band and was replaced by Jerry Penrod on bass. Jack Pinney also left the band and was eventually replaced by Ron Bushy.
The band's psychedelic and acid rock style was honed during regular performances at LA venues such as the Whisky a Go Go and the Galaxy Club, which led to Iron Butterfly developing a loyal fan base and the band signing to Atlantics Atco label in 1967. In October of that year, the band recorded their debut album HEAVY, but the group had to cope with more lineup changes before its release, as Jerry Penrod, Danny Weis and Darryl DeLoach left the band shortly after the recording sessions were completed. Faced with the possibility that the album would remain unreleased, Ingle and Bushy recruited 17-year-old guitarist Erik Brann and bassist Lee Dorman into the band. HEAVY was released in January 1968, entered the U.S. Billboard charts and eventually achieved gold status.
The album IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA, released in June 1968, would help propel the band to stardom. Dominated by the overlong title track, which showcases the instrumental dexterity of the new lineup, it was a masterpiece of acid rock, reaching #4 on the U.S. charts and selling a million copies. An edited version of the title track was released as a single and reached the US top 30.
The band's third album, BALL, was released in January 1969 and was even more successful. It reached #3 in the US and spawned the hit singles Soul Experience and In the Time of Our Lives.
The band undertook a tight touring schedule and a series of concerts were recorded in May 1969, finally released as LIVE in April 1970. Erik Brann left the band in December 1969 and was replaced by guitarist and vocalist Mike Pinera and additional guitarist Larry Reinhardt.
With this lineup, the album METAMORPHOSIS was recorded in May 1970, on which the band took a heavier direction. The dominant track on the album was the excellent thirteen-minute Butterfly Bleu, which featured one of the earliest uses of a "talk box" in a guitar solo. After a tour with YES in early 1971, Doug Ingle announced his departure from the band. After releasing one last single, Silly Sally, in April 1971, Iron Butterfly disbanded. Although they reformed in the mid-1970s and continued to perform and record sporadically thereafter, their recordings for Atco Records remain their primary legacy.
UNCONCIOUS POWER - AN ANTHOLOGY 1967 - 1971 contains all of the albums released on Atco, all remastered from the original master tapes, and additionally includes the rare mono mixes of the HEAVY and LIVE albums (the only true separate mono mixes of their albums), both previously unreleased on CD, along with two CDs of recordings from the Fillmore East in New York City on April 26. the CD also includes all of the band's U.S. singles and single editions that did not appear on an album, as well as a lavishly illustrated booklet with a new essay featuring interviews with Ron Bushy and Mike Pinera, and a poster.
Reviews
"Included are Heavy (1968), In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968), Ball (1969) and Metamorphosis (1970), the band's first four studio albums; plus Iron Butterfly Live (1970), Fillmore East (1968) and all singles and B-sides. The box also contains the albums Live and Heavy in a previously unreleased mono mix. A highlight is the booklet, which is extensive, knowledgeable and with many photos and illustrations of concert tickets and posters, tells the story of Iron Butterfly in their great days; also included is a poster with the artwork of the box." (Good Times, December 2020/January 2021)Fii informat!
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