Quicksilver Messenger Service - Shady Grove (1969) [Reissue 2012]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 278 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 102 MB | Covers - 182 MB
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: EMI/Capitol/Culture Factory (850703003361)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 278 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 102 MB | Covers - 182 MB
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: EMI/Capitol/Culture Factory (850703003361)
The third long-player from San Francisco psychedelic icons Quicksilver Messenger Service (QMS) is a direct contrast from their previous discs. Shady Grove (1969) is comprised mostly of shorter and self-contained pieces as opposed to the long and extended jams that were so prevalent on their self-titled debut (1967) and Happy Trails (1969). Ironically, the one stretched-out instrumental is courtesy of their latest acquisition - Brit recording session guru Nicky Hopkins (keyboards). Another possible reason for the shift in style as well as personnel is the conspicuous absence of Gary Duncan (guitar) - who is rumored to have been a "guest" of Bay Area law enforcement at the time. The band incorporate a number of different styles on the album. Kicking off the disc is an up-tempo rocking version of the traditional Appalachian folk song "Shady Grove"…