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The Rainbow Press

Theres a War On

Very Rare original US LP released on Mr. G Records in 1968. 1st US pressing.

"Rainbow Press" started in 1968 by NY college students - Marc Ellis (guitar), Bill Yergin (percussion), Joe Groff, Larry Milton( electric piano + guitar), Dave Troup ((bass) and Charlie Osborne (organ). Called at the beginning "Continental Divide" it was formed, let's say, for self-amusement and as summer entertainment. Instead they got spotted and signed by Audio Fidelity Records for their Mr.G label, changed the name to "Rainbow Press" and recorded debut album in the studio of Radio City Music Hall. The record company definitely was after another "great thing", trying desperately to cash in on the new music trend.
The artwork is close to Thick As a Brick.
Basically this is melodic (or soft) rock,influenced to a certain extend by sunshine pop/surf, with an inclination towards mild and mellow psychedelia - pleasant melodies, a bit melancholic, nice vocal harmonies - not disturbing, not surprising. It would not offend your taste, but it wouldn't excite it either.
"The RP has managed to excite the entire recording world with its stylistic approach to contemporary lyric writing. The musical message created by the group is strong but it is also complimentary to the listener's tase" - usual gross exaggeration from sleeve notes. The album didn't chart, and I know nothing about its impact on music industry and audience. Anyway, the label pushed for the second album - "Sunday Funnies" (1969), another minor collectable.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

1 Step Aboard 3:10
2 A Simple Way 2:33
3 Cyclic Epic (The Song Of The Barnegat Mosquito) 4:10
4 Better Way 2:38
5 The Girl That Cannot Love 4:49

Side Two

1 There's A War On 4:20
2 Lightning Streak 2:41
3 I've Found Someone 3:14
4 Our Country's Still O.K. 3:51
5 No One Follows The Daytime 3:38

 

Released on Mr. G Records in 1968

Catalogue Number G9003

Record is in Ex + condition

Sleeve is in Ex ++ condition

 

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