Obscure psychedelic gospel act Methuselah had its roots in Scunthorpe ‘Beat’ group the Dimples, which became Gospel Garden, whose only 45 infused Northern Soul with psycheleanings. Regrouping as Methuselah, the group signed to Elektra for this sole religious rock concept LP, their sound deceptively American, with vocal harmonies evidencing bluegrass influences; guitarist Les Nicol is never short of excellent. Certain members would later form Amazing Blondel, but Matthew, Mark, Luke And John has a unique flavour, and our edition includes two rare bonus tracks. This slice of obscure psyche must be heard to be believed!
Details
Cat. number: TDP54138
Year: 2024
Release notes:
2024 reissue
track 1 side 1: harmonium, Craig/12-string guitar, Terry
track 3 side 1: 12-string guitar, John
track 1 side 2: 12-string guitar, John/tablas Terry/tubular bells, Les/congas, M.J.B.
track 4 side 2: 12-string guitar, Terry
track 5 side 2: vibes, John/harmonium & tubular bells, Terry
All compositions © Mother Mistro Music Corp. ASCAP
Methuselah is
John Gladwin: Arian lead singer, composer and worrier, plays vibes and glockenspiel.
Terry Wincott: Gemini, 2nd guitar, bongos, vocalist…
Tracklist
| A1 | Matthew | 4:40 | |
| A2 | Mark | 3:03 | |
| A3 | Luke | 3:00 | |
| A4 | John | 4:15 | |
| A5 | High In The Tower Of Coombe | 3:15 | |
| B1 | Methuselah | 4:26 | |
| B2 | My Poor Mary | 3:17 | |
| B3 | Fireball Woman | 3:38 | |
| B4 | Fairy Tale | 3:01 | |
| B5 | Frere Jacques | 6:08 |
Credits
- Robert L. Heimall
- Art Direction, Design
- Craig Austin
- Bass, Vocals
- M. J. Bradley
- Drums, Guitar [13 th]
- Terry Wincott
- Guitar, Bongos
- Leslie Nicol
- Lead Guitar, Vocals
- John Gladwin
- Lead Vocals, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel
- Kenny Young
- Liner Notes
- Dick Imrie
- Photography By
