Haystacks Balboa
Haystacks Balboa (LP)
LabelSurvival ResearchGenrePsychedelia & Kraut
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Survival Research is proud to announce the reissue of the cult classic album Haystacks Balboa by the legendary New York hard rock band Haystacks Balboa. Originally released in 1970, this self-titled debut is a hidden gem of the early American heavy rock scene, now available once again for a new generation of listeners and collectors.
Haystacks Balboa captures the raw energy and innovative spirit of the late 1960s and early 1970s New York rock underground. The band, formed by Lloyd Landesman (Hammond organ), Mark Mayo (guitar), Mark Polott (bass), and Mark Babani (drums), delivered a powerful blend of heavy blues, progressive rock, and proto-metal, distinguished by dynamic arrangements and virtuosic musicianship[3][4].
The album features thunderous riffs, swirling organ, and soulful vocals, reflecting the band’s experience sharing stages with icons like Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, and Mountain. Despite its brief initial run, Haystacks Balboa has become a sought-after collector’s item, revered for its authentic sound and historical significance in the evolution of hard rock.
Release notes
From hype sticker: "Formed in 1969 and closely tied to the Mountain camp, this powerful New York quintet was part of the same hard rock vanguard that defined the early 70's. Sharing the stage with heavyweights like Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Ten Years After, and the Faces, they built a solid live reputation, yet widespread recognition always seemed just out of reach. Their lone, self-titled album - released in September 1970 is a hidden gem of the era: raw, bluesy, and full of proto-metal…
| A1 | Spoiler | 3:24 | |
| A2 | The Children Of Heaven | 3:00 | |
| A3 | Bruce's Twist | 2:38 | |
| A4 | Auburn Queen | 8:55 | |
| B1 | Sticky Finger | 5:10 | |
| B2a | Ode To The Silken Men | 8:55 | |
| B2b | (Tell Me A Story) | ||
| B2c | (What Would Happen) | ||
| B3 | Riverland | 3:36 |
- Jim Visconti
- Cover [Art], Design
- G. Stermer
- Engineer
- David Hoff
- Photography By
- Shadow Morton
- Producer
