Ah, Philip Lewin. Canada’s…William C. Beeley? The Acid Archives views him in a slightly different light:
“Appealing DIY hippie-folk LP with mostly acoustic guitar, electric lead picking on top, and Lewin’s vocals. Relaxed and organic with an almost improvised feel; I can imagine him as the Tim Hardin of some local 70s coffeehouse scene. Not really a “downer” album, although a couple tracks (one with piano) reach into darker corners with a late-night blues feel. Lewin’s voice isn’t strong but he uses it well an creates an intimate presence that keeps your attention throughout. As on many Canadian LPs there is also a certain British feel which may recall Tony, Caro & John, Red Television and similar efforts. The album’s main weakness may be the lack of a “signature” song to stand out among the 11 tracks. Packaging is great, a monochrome wraparound sheet making this look like an old TMOQ bootleg. Worth checking out for both genre fans and those interested in Canadian private press releases. Lewin’s second LP (“Diamond Love & Other Realities,” Gargoyle, 1976) comes with professional packaging and a full folkrock sound with flowing keyboard, jazzy moves and some female vocals, but is less successful as a whole.”
Thanks to Underground Folk for the MP3s, minus one track.
Philip Lewin
Am I Really Here All Alone?
(Gargoyle, 1975)
MediaFire DL Link
01. Unusual Day
02. King Of Queens
03. Watercolours
04. Back Home, To You
05. The Magic Within You
06. Touch
07. Sweet Georgia’s Got To Be Home Tonight
08. Soul Of The Lady [MP3]
09. The Momentary Lie
10. Time Is Passing
11. Am I Really Here All Alone?
