Sweetwater is a Rock album by Sweetwater, originally released in 1968. On Gatefold: 18 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
About
The eclectic octet Sweetwater began as a street combo, performing for fellow hippies at love-ins around Los Angeles. In their own casual way, Sweetwater was ambitious — in these tracks are elements of West Coast jazz, psychedelic rock, traditional folk and more. Holding things together is singer Nansi Nevins, whose poised vocal demeanor lends a genteel air to songs like “Two Worlds,””Come Take a Walk,” and “Here We Go Again.” She lets her hair down on “Why Oh Why” (a Jefferson Airplane-like rocker) and “My Crystal Spider” (an acid-dipped tune complete with electronic effects). The band includes some distinctive players, particularly cellist August Burns and flautist Albert Moore, who prove their mettle on medieval-styled pieces like “Through an Old Storybook.” Sadly, Nevins suffered a debilitating car accident before completing Sweetwater’s second album, forcing her to leave the band. <i>Sweetwater</i> gives a taste of what this group could’ve become with more time and better luck.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Motherless Child5:04
- A2Here We Go Again2:32
- A3For Pete's Sake2:50
- A4Come Take A Walk3:48
- A5What's Wrong4:00
Side B
- B1In A Rainbow3:17
- B2My Crystal Spider3:52
- B3Rondeau1:15
- B4Two Worlds3:56
- B5Through An Old Storybook2:32
- B6Why Oh Why3:00
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Psych Rock
- layered
- dreamy
- psychedelic
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at The Sound Factory, Hollywood.
"Eight high-octane musicians who met and jammed in the great peanut butter octopus that is Los Angeles...and now move mountains with the bright amalgamation of classical and folk, jazz and rock that is their own special persuasion."
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alan MalarowitzDRUMS
- Albert B. MooreFLUTE, VOCALS
- Alex Del ZoppoKEYBOARDS, VOCALS
- August BurnsCELLO
- Elpidio CobianCONGAS, PERCUSSION
- Fred HerreraBASS, VOCALS
- Nancy NevinsLEAD VOCALS
- R.G. CarlyleGUITAR, BONGOS, VOCALS
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 18 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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