Andromeda-Andromeda-'69 UK Blues Rock,Prog Rock-NEW LP

Andromeda (10) ‎– Andromeda
Label:
Guerssen ‎– GUESS 208
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue
Country:
Spain
Released:
21 Apr 2023
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Andromeda (Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue)

One of the key albums when talking about psychedelic hard-rock and early proto-metal, originally released in 1969. Featuring the great John Cann (The Attack, Atomic Rooster, Hard Stuff…) on guitar plus Mick Hawksworth (Fuzzy Duck, Alvin Lee) on heavy bass plus the powerful drumming of Ian McLane (Neat Change, Ray Owen’s Moon).

Andromeda was formed during the final days of Cann’s previous band The Attack, when he decided to go in a full heavier & proggier musical direction. Recruiting his friend/room mate Mick Hawksworth on bass plus drummer Jack McCulloch (of One In A Million, soon to be replaced by Ian McLane), the power-trio was born. After initial interest from John Peel (Dandelion) and Kit Lambert (Track Records), Cann decided to go with a major label, RCA, who offered him the chance to self-produce their first album. Recorded at Advision Studios, the impressive Andromeda debut was released in 1969, housed in a sleeve designed by John with photos by Gered Mankowitz. But despite receiving excellent reviews and the band playing lots of gigs (some of them billed above bands like Black Sabbath), RCA didn’t know what to do with such a heavy rock band.
Tired of the lack of promotion and support, John accepted an offer to join Atomic Rooster…but that’s another story.

*Remastered sound

*Original artwork in hard cardboard laminated sleeve + OBI

*Insert with liner notes and photos/memorabilia

“…One of the strongest early heavy prog bands…”
– Aaron Milenski (Galactic Ramble)

Tracklist:
Side A: A1. Too Old – A2. Day Of The Change – A3. And Now The Sun Shines – A4. Turns To Dust

Side B: B1. Return To Sanity – B2. The Reason – B3. I Can Stop The Sun – B4. When To Stop

Tracklist
Position     Title/Credits     Duration
A1     Too Old     5:00
A2     Day Of The Change     5:04
A3     And Now The Sun Shines     4:02
    Gold And Silver Turns To Dust / 3 Parts     (6:51)
A4a     Discovery     3:35
A4b     Sanctury     1:40
A4c     Determination     1:30
    Return To Sanity / 3 Parts     (8:22)
B1a     Breakdown     2:15
B1b     Hope     5:35
B1c     Conclusion     0:47
B2     The Reason     3:33
B3     I Can Stop The Sun     2:10
    When To Stop / 3 Parts     (8:38)
B4a     The Traveler     3:44
B4b     Turning Point     1:52
B4c     Journey's End     3:02
Companies, etc.

    Licensed From – Angel Air Records

Credits

    Bass Guitar, Vocals – Mick Hawksworth
    Drums – Ian McLane
    Engineer – Eddie Offord*
    Guitar, Vocals, Design – John Du Cann
    Photography By – Gered Mankowitz
    Producer, Arranged By – Andromeda (10)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Barcode (On Strip): 4040824091736