Circuit Rider — Circuit Rider 1971 (USA, Psychedelic, Acid Rock)
The band hails from Baltimore, Maryland. Their only self-titled album was recorded in Norwalk, Connecticut, in September-October 1971, but wasn't released until 1980. It's a rather dark, haunting psychedelia.Circuit Rider is a rare 1971 private-press psychedelic blues-rock album recorded in Norwalk, Connecticut. Renowned in "Acid Archives" circles as a "burnout biker-psych" masterpiece, it features gritty, whispered vocals and heavy guitar work, often compared to a darker Doors or Stooges sound.
Recorded in Sept/Oct 1971, the album was released privately, often associated with the Poison Ring label.
Known for its raw, drug-induced, and melancholic atmosphere.
The album was reissued by The Numero Group in 2012.
Rarity: Original 1971 pressings are considered highly rare and valuable, sometimes priced over $600.
Tracks:
01. Old Time Feeling - 0:00
02. How Long - 4:15
03. Forever Angels Proud - 10:13
04. Laugh - 13:24
05. Just For Today - 15:21
06. Limousine Ride - 19:53
07. Billy Bad Billy - 25:15
08. Chinese - 30:04
09. Red Dog - 32:23
10. Old Charlie Polecat - 35:39
Personnel:
Thorn Oehrig (Robert Thornton Oehrig) - vocals
Brian Keane - guitar
Robert Albertson - bass
Doug Baun - drums
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