Omnibus. 1970 USA-New Jersey

Here's another old CDRWL that I just recently acquired. First the original notes (slightly updated):

Omnibus were a band from New Jersey with a strong affinity for the Doors. Perhaps given the later date, Omnibus were more aggressive than Morrison and company, and the organ of choice is the Hammond (instead of a Vox Continental). Plenty of psychedelic fuzz guitar as well. Vocalist does a nice job of emulating Jim Morrison's sonorous tone. File next to the first Dragonwyck album as a good example of post-Doors heavy rock. 

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Yep - not much to add there. The fuzz guitar is really stinging which is probably the largest separator from the Doors. Another one of those American albums that came around in 1970, about one year too late for its audience. 

Ownership: LP: 1970 United Artists. Gatefold. Acquired at the Austin Record show (2023). This is the first pressing with the orange and red labels. There does exist an orange and black version as well. 

An elaborate 2xLP reissue was issued by Wah Wah some years ago which includes all sorts of bonus material. As of 10/6/24 this album still hasn't been issued on CD (legit), and it would be great if they added the Wah Wah bonus tracks. I'd most certainly splurge for that.

1/5/11 (first listen / review); 6/15/23 (update / new entry)