Victoria (1971)
Victoria were yet another obscure band from the US who self-released an album for potential signing, only to be completely forgotten until 20 years later. They're a large ensemble with female vocals, and occasional stinging fuzz guitar. Also some creative keyboard work. Features a 12 and a half minute track 'Village of Etaf' that most certainly predicts the oncoming progressive rock movement. Despite this, the best songs are the hard driving 'Gevaro' and the mesmerizing Group 1850 styled 'Core of the Apple', especially considering the vintage organ sounds. There's also just some OK tracks interspersed that presumably were more geared toward radio play, but haven't really aged that well.
The CD adds seven bonus tracks, mostly from their more pop focused material.
Ownership: 1998 Little Indians (CD). Red velvet cover. Seven bonus tracks. Archival photos.
1997 (LP reissue acquired); 10/22/13 (CD acquired); 7/9/20 (review / new entry)
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