Gandalf - Gandalf (1969) US 180g Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Gandalf - Gandalf
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 756mb
Capitol Records/ST 121 | Released: 1969 | This Issue: 2012 | Genre: Psychedelic-Rock
A1 Golden Earrings
A2 Hang On To A Dream
A3 Never Too Far
A4 Scarlet Ribbons
A5 You Upset The Grace Of Living
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B1 Can You Travel In The Dark Alone
B2 Nature Boy
B3 Tiffany Rings
B4 Me About You
B5 I Watch The Moon
Bass, Vocals – Bob Muller (2)
Drums – Davy Bauer
Engineer – Brooks Arthur
Guitar, Vocals – Peter Sando
Mastered By – Bob Irwin
Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Organ – Frank Hubach
Producer – Koppelman, Rubin
Notes
Limited edition 180 gram high-definition premium Virgin vinyl.
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 756mb
Capitol Records/ST 121 | Released: 1969 | This Issue: 2012 | Genre: Psychedelic-Rock
A1 Golden Earrings
A2 Hang On To A Dream
A3 Never Too Far
A4 Scarlet Ribbons
A5 You Upset The Grace Of Living
-
B1 Can You Travel In The Dark Alone
B2 Nature Boy
B3 Tiffany Rings
B4 Me About You
B5 I Watch The Moon
Bass, Vocals – Bob Muller (2)
Drums – Davy Bauer
Engineer – Brooks Arthur
Guitar, Vocals – Peter Sando
Mastered By – Bob Irwin
Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Organ – Frank Hubach
Producer – Koppelman, Rubin
Notes
Limited edition 180 gram high-definition premium Virgin vinyl.
Gandalf - Gandalf (1969) US 180g Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Gandalf - Gandalf (1969) US 180g Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Gandalf - Gandalf (1969) US 180g Pressing - LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
This Rip: 2014
Cleaning: RCM Moth MkII Pro Vinyl
Direct Drive Turntable: Marantz 6170
Cartridge: SHURE M97xE
Amplifier: Sansui 9090DB
ADC: E-MU 0404
Vinyl Condition: M
About this LP: From my personal collection
LP Rip & Full Scan LP Cover: Fran Solo
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GANDALF is possibly the rarest album on the Capitol label and sought after in any condition by record collectors. Originally released in 1969, reissued by Capitol on vinyl in the 90's, but they never issued it on CD (why not?). The British See For Miles label reissued it first on CD and now this Sundazed release. As with all Sundazed reissues the sound quality is excellent (considering source tapes), remastered by master reissue guru/producer Bob Irwin. This is a wonderful album, not overproduced, but with a dreamy, laid back vibe and a velvet landscape with a feminine essence that's hard to describe.
If you've done hallucinogenics then you know what I'm talking about. The vocals are one of the highlights. Very soft and articulate vocals drenched in reverb and sometimes echo out, but with a tone that reminds me of SRC (Scott Richardson Case). What's with William the Hobbit below who said "it sounds like one of The Bee Gees, you can't make out what the singer is saying and non-melodic"?? This review is totally incorrect! Anyway, the standout tracks are: Golden Earring, Hang On To A Dream, Can You Travel In The Dark Alone, Nature Boy and Watch The Moon. Give Tiffany Rings a good listen too, a nice little dreamy psych pop tune. There is some decent Hammond B3 work and Peter Sando's guitar work has it moments also with some nice fuzz and power chords that gives GANDALF a heavy psych sound at times. There are over a dozen psychedelic gems on the Capitol label that were never reissued by Capitol on CD and GANDALF is one of the top 5 of them. However, Capitol did reissue Quicksilver Mess. Serv., Mad River's Paradise Bar & Grill and People I Love You. This Sundazed reissue is the next best thing along with the Capitol vinyl reissue if you cannot find or afford a vg+ or near mint original which can fetch anywhere from $250 to $600 dollars on auctions and private lists. Relax and let the music flow through you with or without any altered stimulation of the senses. Enjoy!amazon.com
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