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THE SMOKE - Self-titled. Popsike classic. 180g vinyl LP

THE SMOKE

Self titled

Cat.No: KISLP4001

Label: Kismet

• Legendary popsike classic

• WCPAEB-connected

• Contains historic liner notes

‘One of the best US popsike albums, straddling the edge of soft-rock popsike like Sagittarius, but rocking quite a bit more convincingly’ – The Acid Archives

‘An excellent album of mild West Coast psychedelia, it contains a fair degree of orchestration… Some tracks had considerable commercial potential, while others are notable for their crispy, clear vocals and beautiful string arrangements’ 

– Fuzz, Acid & Flowers

This legendary popsike suite was the brainchild of pop prodigy Michael Lloyd, a founder member of The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. Recorded in Hollywood over several months, it consists of melodic and imaginative psychedelic-tinged pop, with clear Beatles and Beach Boys influences. Poor marketing ensured low sales on its original release in April 1968, but its reputation has never ceased to grow ever since.

Track Listing

Side 1

1. Cowboys And Indians

2. Looking Thru The Mirror

3. Self-Analysis

4. Gold Is The Colour Of Thought

5. The Hobbit Symphony

6. The Daisy – Intermission 

Side 2

1. Fogbound

2. Song Thru Perception

3. Philosophy

4. Umbrella

5. Ritual Gypsy Music Opus 1

6. October Country

7. Odyssey

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