This is an old CDRWL entry. My edited thoughts from back then were: Phluph were like many one-offs during the psych era - faceless, nameless, and a $1 cutout bin special. On the clueless Verve label, and lost in the shuffle with many of their Boston ("Bosstown Sound") contemporaries, Phluph went away with barely a murmur. Starts off more in typical psych rock territory. But then it takes an interesting turn towards the weird by A3 'In Her Way' (though perhaps not weird enough). One distinguishing characteristic of Phluph's sound is the prominent use of organ. Has that carnival sound, like The Doors, but the similarities end there. Some surprising fuzz guitar outbursts too. Even a rare progressive rock move here and there. A very good listen that grows on you over time.
I'm not going to have much to add here, just to state that last night's listen confirmed my positive experience. The end of Side 1 to the beginning of Side 2 is the highlight for certain. It's definitely pop/sunshine focused psychedelia, with an edge. Recommended.
Ownership: LP: 1968 Verve. Single sleeve. Recent online acquisition that replaces the cd-r that made up the original entry. No legit reissues exist (highly unlikely the Akarma release is legit). This was an album I'd secretly hoped to find in the wilds, but when a "NM" copy showed up - and without sale marks like most copies - I splurged. Near mint, my ass. It's so frustrating when sellers have no clue. I'm not a picky buyer (but I do try hard to be a meticulous seller), and I'm very lenient as it's not possible to catch every little thing. But jeez, you can't call an album filled with hairline scratches and background noise Near Mint. That's gross negligence. Even worse, the dope sent the record in the cover. For once, I lucked out, and no cover damage occurred. The only solace is the price was not too far from a VG+ copy on Discogs. But I could have waited. Oh well. 12/10/13 (CDRWL)
No comments:
Post a Comment