Which is why this first studio release by Head since Shack's 2006 album, 'The Corner of Miles and Gil', is so special. Lovingly-packaged on limited edition 12” vinyl, the four new songs top and tailed by a couple of instrumental sketches are the sounds and shades of a song-writer at his mid-life peak.

Psychedelic Shack is a 1970 album by for the Gordy ( ) label, which represents the Temptations’ full-blown submergence into psychedelia. Completely written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and produced by Whitfield, Psychedelic Shack almost completely abandoned the “ Motown Sound ” formula for this LP; hard rock guitars, synthesizer sound effects, multitracked drums, sampling, and stereo -shifting vocals giving most of the album’s songs a harder, less traditional feel than the Temptations’ previous work. Microsoft publisher 2007 update. Like most Temptations albums from the group’s “psychedelic period”, producer Norman Whitfield held full creative control over Psychedelic Shack. The only freedom afforded the Temptations themselves for this album was the occasional opportunity for Kendricks to arrange the vocal harmonies. The album cover, a collage /illustration by Hermon Weems, places photographs of the Temptations in a depiction of a: an establishment in urban neighborhoods where people could go to “enhance their minds” through art, music, and mind-altering drugs.

Definately ONE of the best Psych Soul LPs of all time if not the most popular. Is it the best? A good argument that it is. But even the temps on ‘Cloud 9’ could claim that title. Here’s some competeitors for the title: Sly aand the Family Stone – Stand Sly and the family – There’s a Riot going On the Chamber Brothers – Love peace and Understanding Curtis Mayfield’s – Curtis Shuggie Otis – ‘Inspiration informtion’ Purple Image- Purple image Chariman of the Board -Skin I’m in teh Politicians – PyschSoulFunkaDelica Eddie hazel – Games, dames and things Prince – Around the world in a day Just to name a few. Love your blog!

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