ULTRA RARE 69/70 PARAGON ARTIFACT LP
Reign Ghost released their first LP in 1969. Former band-mates of the past led to the lineup s collapse however, Reign Ghost was resurrected by band leaders and true talents, Bob Bryden and Lynda Squires, with a new rhythm section, and the suitably transformed Reign Ghost promptly recorded their second album at end of 69 / early 70, its title adorned with Featuring Lynda Squires.
Reign Ghost in underground rock style, didn t even survive long enough to celebrate the release of the Lp. The members all went their separate ways, Lynda hooking-up with the main-man productions running the label and Reign Ghost s reign was at their end.
However, the spirits weren t totally exorcised as the group became legendary as years went by. Haunted by rock/blues and earthy vocalist there are particularly luscious guitar licks on Ain t It Great, while the flashy leads and incendiary riffing on Breast Stroke Blues strike into psychedelia on fantastic Enola Gay and across moving jazzy/blues excursions of Mother s Got Troubles. However, their musical highs of their first album are equally in evidence. Breadbox is a blue-print of greatness hailing Jefferson Airplane s psychedelic journey The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil, of acid-visions glories.While More Than I surfs the rainbow straight into fist-in-the-air psychedelic-laced defiant rock teen 60 s angst.
Beyond
the excellent blues numbers, More is arguably the most interesting
and creatively successful track on the set, although experimental fans
may prefer the free-form Long Day Journey No. 2 or bluesy soulfulness
of Mother s Got Troubles. Variation is in full glory within this
platter obvious remaining a fitting epitaph within the mighty Reign
Ghost s glory...
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Reign Ghost Featuring Lynda Squires Canadian psychedelic rock 1971
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The FAN-MAN adds:Lynda Squires may just be the finest female vocalist ever to come out of Canada. This freakishly rare LP is a work of art equal to any of the finest masters out there - truly a must have for the album connoisseur, and an absolute pleasure to own. Too many years ahead of its time - one day if not already, the Lp it will be appreciated as the best of the best.
Lynda Squires - Lead Vocals
Bob Bryden - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
John Pudlis - Vocals, Guitar
Rich Richter - Drums, Vocals
Russ Erman - Bass, Vocals
Long Day Journey - 3:00
More Than I - 3:43
Mother s Got Troubles - 3:35
Pudsy s Parable - 2:15
Ain t It Great - 3:54
Breast Stroke Blues - 4:21
Solar Nice - 2:38
Breadbox - 2:00
Enola Gay - 8:20
