The Brain Train were from Los Angeles, and later renamed themselves to the more known band Clear Light (I prefer the former honestly). 'Me' is one of the most forward thinking of the psych singles I've heard (hence, the appropriate band name I think). The driving organ and guitar with raspy vocals are fairly typical, and then the chorus goes gothic, while furious drum rolls create a racket in the background (they had two drummers which becomes apparent). Sounds like something from 1973 Italy!
'Black Roses' isn't near as inventive as the predecessor, but certainly is quality 1967 era psych. There's a couple of mid section breaks, though the guitar soloing is more avant garde than intense.
Ownership: CD: 2016 Big Beat (UK). Both tracks are bonus' on this fine reissue of the Clear Light album.
10/18/18 (new entry)
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