Category Archives: Creative Sound
VARIOUS
Jesus Power (Creative Sound CSS 1562) 1972? The thing I usually find most interesting about samplers like this are the cuts unavailable anywhere else. The standout here would have to be Eden’s ‘Shady Day’, a great r&r tune with a … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), about 1972, Creative Sound, CSS 1562, Jesus Power, VARIOUS
VARIOUS
Ultima Thule (Creative Sound CSS 1570) 1972 Another one of those Creative Sound compilations of lp cuts by Newbury Park, New Neighborhood, Marj Snuder, and Phoenix Sonshine. Odd cover of crucifixtion scene next to a walled-in metropolis with a gargantuan … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1972, Creative Sound, CSS 1570, Ultima Thule, VARIOUS
GAMBLE FOLK
Thinking With… (Creative Sound CSS 1544) 1972? Thinking With finds the trio expanding beyond the simple acoustic format to include broader instrumentation, the end result being an appealing warmhearted mellow folk sound. Nil orchestration (unlike their subsequent Edify lps), with … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), about 1972, Creative Sound, CSS 1544, GAMBLE FOLK, Thinking With...
HALLELUJAH JOY BAND
The Hallelujah Joy Band (Creative Sound CSS 1573) 1973 Kansas male foursome doing laidback electric hippie country rock, sounding at times like the Grateful you-know-who. A few slow dragging tunes, but mostly opts for an easy mid-tempo rural stroll, standouts … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1973, Creative Sound, CSS 1573, HALLELUJAH JOY BAND, The Hallelujah Joy Band
UNKNOWN QUANTITY
The Unknown Quantity (Creative Sound CSS 1528) 1972? Male/female group of seven doing average versions of folk standards with a couple guitars, banjo, string bass and tambourine. The vocals are often on the traditional side, while the music sometimes steps … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), about 1972, Creative Sound, CSS 1528, The Unknown Quantity, UNKNOWN QUANTITY
MORNINGSTAR
White Dove (Creative Sound CSS1591) 1978 First-rate follow-up of similarly styled material that displays greater depth and superior production. Often a surreal dream-like quality led by songwriter Gary Ingersoll’s moody penetrating vocals, with equally moody keyboards (Fender Rhodes, Moog synthesizer … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1978, Creative Sound, CSS 1591, MORNINGSTAR, White Dove
PRAISE
Praise (Creative Sound CSS 1580) 1974 Pretty quiet Paducah, Kentucky folkrock co-ed 7-piece. The piano is more prominent than the guitars a lot of the time. Includes covers of songs by Chuck Girard (‘Since I Opened Up The Door’), Kenn … Continue reading
WEDGWOOD, THE
Revival (Creative Sound CSS 1529) 1972? UK* Thanks to Dave Hollandsworth for the pictures. Tracks: 01. A Mighty Fortress 02. Lily Of The Valley 03. Whisper A Prayer 04. How I Love My Savior 05. Nobody Knows 06. No Dark … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), about 1972, Creative Sound, CSS 1529, Revival, WEDGWOOD TRIO
WEDGWOOD, THE
If The Truth Were Known (Creative Sound CSS 1508) 1971? Tracks: 01. Pack Up Your Sorrows 02. Aura Lee 03. Summertime 04. Requiem For A Little Boy 05. What Now My Love 06. Foggy Mountain Breakdown 07. Mary In The … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), about 1971, Creative Sound, CSS 1508, If The Truth Were Known, WEDGWOOD TRIO
