Fantasio Daze. 1960s/1970 Netherlands

The primary reason I sought out this compilation CD is the full inclusion of the Bag single, which I consider one of the highlights of the Dutch progressive psychedelic scene. And the fact that Group 1850 has one of their more obscure singles here (though I already own it as part of a larger Group 1850 CD compilation), I figured there were more gems to be uncovered.

And... I was right. Though truth be told, nothing here equaled or surpassed 'Tripdream', 'Nothing Will Remain', and 'Don't Let it Be'. For my tastes, the other great tracks found here come from Names & Faces, Cinderella, Crown's Clan, Phoenix, and Crying Wood. And there are no stinkers, everything is at least "good".

Ownership: CD: 2010 Otherside (UK). Recent online acquisition. This CD is a second issue as the first pressing is a double 10 inch LP comp from 2000. The track ordering is different, but otherwise it's the same music. And perhaps best of all, the liner notes have now been translated to English.

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