Release Date: 06 September 2024
Label: 8.49 / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5013929454941
Genres: Rock Progressive Rock
Description
• EXPANDED EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC 1968 PSYCHEDELIC MASTERPIECE.
• REMASTERED AND FEATURING TEN BONUS TRACKS.
• BOOKLET WITH FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK & ESSAY.
Perhaps one of the finest and most original of bands to emerge in the USA during the psychedelic era, The United States of America was formed in 1967 by the avant-garde musician Joseph Byrd (an associate of Yoko Ono who had studied with composer John Cage). After studying at UCLA in California, Byrd decided to form a band that would combine performance art, radical politics and experimental rock music. Recruiting former partner Dorothy Moskowitz (Vocals), Gordon Marron (Violin, Ring Modulator, Vocals), Rand Forbes (Bass) and Craig Woodson (Electric Drums), the band signed to Columbia Records and recorded their self-titled album in December 1967. The sessions produced some of the most extraordinary music of the time, with pieces such as 'The American Metaphysical Circus' combining tape looped effects, electronic sounds and rock to create a stunning opening to a fine album. Such a radical approach led to the album being hailed by critics upon release but receiving a poor commercial reception.
Internal friction soon took hold and the United States of America had disbanded by the end of 1968.
This Esoteric Recordings edition is remastered and includes ten bonus tracks recorded during the sessions.
Tracklisting
Holocaust
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Uriah Heep
Strawbs
Praying Mantis
The Gathering
Yes
Magma
Alan Parsons
The Enid
Dream Theater
Various Artists
Strawbs
