VELVERT TURNER GROUP – VELVERT TURNER GROUP – 1972 (US) heavy psych

Generally cool hard guitar funkpsychrock from "close friend" of Jimi Hendrix, who if nothing else shows an impressive grasp of Jimi's best moves on this album. Although 100% derivative it still works, as the songwriting, vocals and guitar leads are fine and the sharp groove of Turner's power trio (plus assorted guests on keyboard) stands up to any comparison. Fine recording with a tight in yer face sound is another bonus. The Experience influence means unusual traces of 1967 Swinging London such as highpitched mod harmonies on this 1972 NYC trip. One weird, silly track with singalong kiddy vocals sort of sticks out, though it too has soaring acid leads. Apart from the originals the LP includes a cover of Jimi's "Freedom", and should appeal to fans of Next Morning. Just like Del Jones there are two different mixes of this LP, a Rock Mix with lots of guitar and a Soul Mix with less guitar. A German pressing of the rock mix on Philips exists. The Radioactive reissues are of the rock mix. There is also a rare third version on the infamous Tiger Lily label, with (again) a different mix and a good track not on the Family label releases at all.

Velvet Turner - guitar/vocals
Prescott Niles - bass
Tim McGovern - drums

('rock' mix):
01. Madonna (of the Seven Moons)
02. Talkin' 'bout my baby
03. Country chicken
04. Strangely New
05. Scarlet Warrior
06. Three O'Clock Train
07. Just look and see
08. 'Scuse me, gentlemen (The Fall of Atlantis)
09. (Love rides...) The slow swirling seas
10. Freedom

Highly recommended!
Rip from vinyl 256@ (full artwork included)
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