Bead Game — Baptism 1970-71 (USA, Psychedelic Rock-Proto-Prog)

Bead Game — Baptism 1970-71 (USA, Psychedelic Rock-Proto-Prog)


Review Bead Game were a rock band from Boston and released their well respected debut, WELCOME in 1970 a complex multi-textured hybrid of jazz tinged with progressive rock with psych flourishes. They then reached a high point with a movie soundtrack which spawned the majestic Sweet Medusa. Originally recorded in 1970/71 but unable to secure record company interest this, the Bead Game's second album was shelved. 40+ years on this fine album finally has its first official release. Remastered from the original master tapes by original band member John Sheldon and including the original intended artwork with a 28 page band history. Welcome to the Bead Game. After Bead Game's demise lead singer and drummer Jim Hodder went on to become a founding member of Steely Dan and sung their sublime Midnite Cruiser and first ever single, the criminally ignored Dallas. This album, in places, mirrors the Dan sound.


Tracks:

01. What A Day — 0:00

02. 20 Dollars Bill — 3:43

03. Steamballin’ — 6:41

04. She’s On The Rollin’ Pin — 9:38

05. This Is True — 13:08

06. Roller Skatin’ Baby — 18:30

07. Sweet Love — 22:00

08. Water Boy — 26:18

09. Baptism — 29:39

10. Nude Bathin — 32:48

11. Mr. Sorry — 34:03


Personnel:

Jim Hodder — lead vocals, drums
John Sheldon — lead guitar, vocals
Ken Haag (Kenneth Westland Haag) — rhythm guitar, vocals
Robert Gass — keyboards
Lassie Sachs (Joel Sachs) — bass

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