Sold Date: November 22, 2015
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Original 1969 CAPITOL RECORDS pressing of STEVE MILLER BAND album, BRAVE NEW WORLD (SKAO 184 STEREO)
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AMG 4 1/2 STARS: Blasting out of stereo speakers in the summer of 1969, was more fully realized, and rocked harder, than 's first two albums. From the opening storm of the uplifting title track to the final scorcher, "My Dark Hour," featuring (credited as "Paul Ramon"), this recording was the strongest project before 's days. "Celebration Song" has a sliding bassline, while "LT's Midnight Dream" features 's slide guitar. "Can't You Hear Your Daddy's Heartbeat" sounds like it was lifted right off of 's Are You Experienced, and "Got Love 'Cause You Need It" also has a Hendrix-ian feel. "Kow Kow" is a wonderfully oblique song featuring ' distinctive piano style. ' piano coda on that song alone is worth the price of this album. "Space Cowboy," one of several songs co-written with , defined one of 's many personas. "Seasons," another collaboration, is a beautifully atmospheric, slow-tempo piece. 's guitar playing is the star of this album, blazing across the whole affair more prominently than on any other release in his lengthy career; many of the songs have a power trio feel. In addition to the fine guitar work, 's vocals are stronger here, and during this era in general, than they would be in his hitmaking days in the mid-'70s, when he was much more laid-back and overdubbed. Ever the borrower, adapter, and integrator, shapes the blues, psychedelia, sound effects, sweet multi-tracked vocal harmonies, and guitar-driven hard rock into one cohesive musical statement with this release.

Condition: the gatefold sleeve grades EX. The record grades NEAR MINT. Original inner sleeve included, the record ships in an anti-static, dust free, archival sleeve. Check out my feedback score; you won't be disappointed.