FUFKIN writes, “Very little is known of the elusive group Morgen, who recorded a one-off album for ABC’s psychedelic subsidiary Probe in 1969 and then apparently vanished. The group’s namesake leader was Steve Morgen, and while some reference books actually credit the album to him solely, Morgen was indeed a group, consisting of Steve, Rennie Genossa, Bob Maiman, and Barry Stock, all of whom supposedly hailed from Long Island, New York.
Their album made no impact when originally released and has since become rare and sought-after, especially after dealers and collectors began declaring it a “psychedelic classic” in recent years. While the label “classic” might be a bit of a stretch, the album does certainly include a few very good tracks. “Welcome to the Void” is an effective opener that features some nice drumming and lead guitar work, as well as some suitably psychedelic, apocalyptic lyrics. “Of Dreams”, probably the strongest song on the album, is a gorgeous, floating psychedelic excursion highlighted by a captivating, fey vocal and some more strong guitar and drum playing.”
I discovered this album on the Electrical Audio “Sendspace” thread, and have been searching far and wide for an original copy of the LP for quite some time. I have the CD, which was released briefly on the French imprint EVA, but it has very quickly and quietly gone out-of-print again. Amazon has a few used copies at reasonable prices. Buy this album.
Morgen
Morgen
MediaFire Download Link
Track Listing:
01. Welcome To The Void
02. Of Dreams
03. Beggin’ Your Pardon (Miss Joan)
04. Eternity In Between
05. Purple
06. She’s The Nitetime
07. Love
Formed by members of Rhode Island’s infamous Amoebic Ensemble, The Eyesores were a band that few dared to classify, and even fewer classified correctly. Like the Steve Morgen album, I discovered The Eyesores on the Electrical Audio “Sendspace” thread. I found a CD copy the other day, and am very happy about that discovery. Although it is very definitely out-of-print, there are a few copies for sale over at Amazon for reasonable prices. Buy this album.
Insound says, “Raw and red-eyed drinking songs, strange nautical voyages, tearful country ballads, gypsy cabaret punk, all delivered here in bristling accordion-fueled glory, with some sparse, intimate guitar strum. Your favorite psychedelic folk-pop meander, Balkan wedding marches, bassoon-driven gnome-rock strangled in strange noises? most likely recorded beside a bonfire. This is “hobo rock” for fans of Tom Waits, Pavement, the Ukrainians, Captain Beefheart, and Neutral Milk Hotel.”
The Eyesores
May You Dine On Weeds Made Bitter By The Piss Of Drunkards
MediaFire Download Link
Track Listing:
01. Nausea
02. Hateful Morning
03. The Warmest Coat
04. Wake Up
05. Defenseless
06. 7 Governor, Rear
07. Concrete Cast #2
08. Benevolent St.
09. Hustle
10. Sleeping
11. Murdering Time
12. Satellite
13. Blue
14. Elizabeth
Last we spoke about Jackie-O Motherfucker, I shared my introduction to the band and three recordings. There was the Live on WFMU performance, the Freedom From CD-r, and Cross Pollinate. If you remember the story, it began with their opening for Godspeed You Black Emperor in early 2003. Black Dice opened the Philadelphia show, and Jackie-O Motherfucker opened both Brooklyn shows at the Warsaw. I was unsure of what to make of their sound at first, but I grew to really admire the band’s live show.
It took some time for me to acquire their discography. Ian sent me Fig. 5 and Liberation, but I needed more time before I finally decided to obtain copies for myself. I think it was when I heard the in-studio performance on WFMU that I was finally hooked on JOMF.
This CD-r contains recordings from the band’s 2002 European tour, and fans of Wow / The Magick Fire Music will be very pleased with the band’s sound from this era. I actually own two copies of this two-disc set right now, so if any of you want a copy for yourself….well, make me an offer!
Jackie-O Motherfucker
Europe 2002 / U-Sound Vol. 10
MediaFire Download Link (Disc 1)
MediaFire Download Link (Disc 2)
Track Listing:
01. Finale Emilia, Italy Oct 23
02. Birmingham, UK Nov 2
03. Manchester, UK Nov 3 (1)
04. Manchester, UK Nov 3 (2)
05. Newcastle, UK Oct 29 (1)
06. Newcastle, UK Oct 29 (2)
07. Schio, Italy Oct 19
08. Stockholm, Sweden Nov 6
09-10. Rotterdam, Netherlands Oct 10
11-15. Helsinki, Finland Nov 9
