(Psychedelic Rock) Garrett Lund - Almost Grown - 1975 (2001), MP3, 320 kbps

Rare westcoast psychrocker with some fantastic tracks on level with DR Hooker and Zerfas. "The only turnaround" and "Silver sails" are good yardsticks for epic 1970s psych. There are a couple of (to me) weaker tracks here as well, but above average on balance, and rated very highly by some. The four-figure asking price might be too steep but the deluxe reissue is worthwhile for those who like the LPs mentioned above. A couple of tracks feature ex-Misunderstood legend Glenn Ross Campbell on steel guitar. There was also a pre-LP 45 with an alternate version of 'Country Livin' on the Tralfamadore label. "Lund" was formerly in garage bands the Caretakers and Trane.
Progressive hardrock with tightly controlled playing and strong songs. Stunning, trembling high vocals, westcoast flowing leads and nice dynamics with a surging quality to much of the playing. Like a heavier Bobb Trimble. "Stop the World" is amazing, managing to be both an alienation anthem and a love song. The closer is likely the best cover of "(It's All Over Now) Baby Blue" you will ever hear.
(Acide Archives)