Evol — Evol 1970 (USA, Psychedelic Rock)
Evol formed in 1968 in Huntington, West Virginia. They spent the next two years honing their style. Their sound was unique, distinct from other local bands. Evol was the only band capable of performing such challenging compositions as covers of Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, and Grand Funk Railroad. Guitarist and composer Jeff Hanichen spent a lot of time with Evol in the early years, effectively becoming the band's unofficial fifth member. In late 1970, Evol signed a record deal in Nashville, Tennessee. At the same time, Jeff officially became a member of the band. They now had their own original material. Their first album was recorded at Nugget Studios in Goodlettsville (a suburb of Nashville). The recording session took 10 days, 12 hours a day. Afterward, everyone except Jeff returned to Huntington. Jeff had recorded with several other bands and stayed for a few more weeks. When he returned, he discovered that Roger Caines had left the band, replaced by Dave Tatum on drums. The four of them posed for a photo at the Rose Garden in Huntington's Ritter Park for the album's sleeve. Jeff isn't there. He left the band in 1971. The others performed until 1977. Jeff Hanichen wrote over five hundred songs. At least 12 of them were heard not only by friends and relatives...
Tracks:
01. Part Of Reality - 0:00
02. For The Sake Of Reality - 3:30
03. Unlucky Guy - 6:26
04. I Told A Lie - 9:19
05. I Just Don't Care To Dance - 11:51
06. You Shall Be Saved - 15:18
07. If I Am Strong - 17:32
08. Get Out Of My Mind - 20:09
09. Speak Your Mind - 22:28
10. There Will Come A Day - 25:13
11. Good Morning Girl - 28:03
12. Day Of Sorrow - 31:00
Personnel:
Randall Hackney – lead guitar
Mike Blair - bass
Jeff Hanichen - 12-string guitar
Roger Dillon - organ, harpsichord
Dave Tatum - drums
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