Michael Nesmith ORIG US LP Tantamount to treason NM ’71 RCA Country Rock Monkees Michael Nesmith Tantamount to treason

Original US LP released in 1971 on RCA Records. Cat:LSP4563.       

This is Michael "Papa Nez" Nesmith's first LP backed by the Second National Band, which like its predecessor, is a loose aggregate of studio musicians. This "next generation" was only featured on this disc and heralds the return of former First National Bandmates O.J. "Red" Rhodes (pedal steel) and Michael Cohen (keyboards). The most notable variation between the two units lies in the ethereal style which Nesmith delivers his earthy Southwestern-flavored lyrics and melodies. From right out of the starting gate, Papa Nez unleashes the atypically heavy "Mama Rocker" -- which would not have sounded out of place on an early MC5 record. Even compared to his edgier material like "Mama Nantucket," this track is on the verge of early-'70s electric heavy metal. Nez also dips into the avant-garde juxtaposition of jarring sound effects on the introduction to the idiosyncratic tongue-in-cheek narrative "Highway 99 With Melange." These anomalies aside, however, the rest of the album consists of a decidedly more pastoral pastiche of songs. "In the Afternoon" is particularly appealing, and features a blend of folkie-tinged psychedelia with Nesmith's trademark winsome lyrics. Similarly, the other originals such as the tranquilly trippy "Lazy Lady" or the straight ballad "You Are My One" reveal the artist's depth as an equally engaging singer and songwriter.

Tracks: Mama rocker/ Lazy lady/ You are my one/ In the afternoon/ Highway 99 with melange/ Wax minute/ Bonaparte’s retreat/ Talking to the wall/ She thinks I still care.

Record is in Near Mint condition. Slightly textured sleeve has a small deletion cut on top right corner and light scuffing on corners and is in Excellent condition.

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