From the Acid Archives:
“I initially wrote this off as yet another Blessed End but further plays revealed more interesting aspects. Still sort of goofy in places but has some truly freaky biker/Captain Beefheart late night explorations. The tracks where they break out of their swampy/bluesy mood are the best, such as “Limousine Ride” and “Chinese”, which project visions of a biker high on PCP driving over a cliff at 100 MPH, laughing and screaming all the way. Songwriting is essentially non-existence, and the same riffs and rhythms are used throughout, which creates a sameness that will grate if you’re not in the mood. The “Billy The Kid” song is a goofy macho lowpoint not unlike Blessed End, and all over this is an LP likely to appeal to some while others may be puzzled. A late Doors influence can be detected. Several sources claim that it was recorded in 1971 but not released until 1980.” [PL]
The modern reissue comes with the bold claim, “This is the ultimate burnout biker psych masterpiece. Finally repressed directly from tapes to flawlessly restore the cigarette burns, Harley fumes and cocaine hangovers of the original ride. This is a 40-minute recipe for complete mental breakdown. Included n the Acid Archives’ list of Top Ten LPs Most Likely To Be Owned By A Serial Killer. Circuit Rider is lost on the same journey as Kenneth Higney, Nicodemus & Matchez, Ya Ho Wa, Boa, Heitkotter, Dave Lamb & Gye Whiz, Raven, Fraction and the Doors’ LA Woman.”
Circuit Rider
Circuit Rider
C.R. 666, 1980
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01. Old Time Feeling
02. How Long
03. Forever Angels Proud
04. Laught
05. Just For Today
06. Limousine Ride
07. Billy Bad Billy
08. Chinese
09. Red Dog
10. Old Charlie
