Frantic — Conception 1970 (USA, Hard, Psychedelic, Blues Rock)

Frantic — Conception 1970 (USA, Hard, Psychedelic, Blues Rock)

The Frantics formed in Billings, Montana, in 1965. After recording a 45 in 1966 (1,000 copies were pressed), the band embarked on a national tour. In 1968, they settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. At Norman Petty's studio in Clovis, they recorded the psychedelic album "Relax Your Mind," which was never released on vinyl and was only released on CD in 1994. The band then moved to Colorado Springs and finally arrived in Los Angeles in 1969. The last "s" was dropped from the name, and the album "Conception" was recorded. Frantic disbanded in 1971.Formed in 1965 and originally known as The Frantics (note the plural), this six piece bounced all over the country. Leaving Montana, the mid-1960s found them alternately calling Santa Fe, New Mexico, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Los Angeles, California their home.

A mid-1960s single for the small Sunco label ("Route 66" b/w "La Do Da Da") vanished without a trace and by 1971 the band found themselves poised for the big time having signed to the newly formed Ampex-affiliated Lizard label. Produced by Stan Farber, "Conception" offered up a rather conventional set of guitar rock.

Among the highlights were their molasses cover of 'Hey Joe', 'More of a Man' (reflecting a touch of psychedelic guitar) and the guitar-propelled 'Her and Her Mountain'. Elsewhere the dayglo gatefold sleeve was certainly cool.
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Tracks:

01. Baby - 0:00

02. Wicked Woman - 3:12

03. Scitnarf - 6:29

04. Hey Joe - 8:25

05. More Of A Man - 13:40

06. Little Girl - 17:30

07. Shady Sam - 20:30

08. Her And Her Mountain - 24:14

09. Morning Dew - 26:51

10. Midnight To Six Man - 30:51


Personnel:

Kim Sherman - lead guitar, vocals
Max Byfuglin - lead vocals
Dennis Devlin – rhythm guitar, vocals, harmonica
David Day - bass, vocals
Jim Haas - keyboards, vocals
Phil "Gordo" Head - drums
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Stan Farber - producer


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