Hokus Poke-Earth Harmony-'71 UK prog-psych-NEW LP

Hokus Poke ‎– Earth Harmony
Label:
Sommor ‎– SOMM077
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:
Spain
Released:
2022
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Blues Rock, Prog Rock

First ever vinyl reissue of this UK prog-psych album from 1971. Recorded at George Martin’s AIR Studios and originally released on the collectable Vertigo label.

A great mix of pastoral prog, hard-rock, blues and West Coast/Americana: long tracks, soft vocal harmonies, dual guitar…

Hokus Poke formed in London in the late 60s, consisting of Clive Blenkhorn of lead guitar & vocals, Roger Clarke on guitar, Smith Campbell on bass and Jonnie Miles on drums.

Managed by Kenny Lynch, they secured a deal with the legendary Vertigo label. “Earth Harmony”, their sole album, was recorded at George Martin’s AIR Studios. Released in 1971, it was housed in a fabulous die-cut sleeve with photos taken by John Kelly, famous for his work on the Beatles “White Album”.

*One of the rarest albums on the collectable Vertigo label

*Original artwork in gatefold die-cut sleeve

*Insert with liner notes by Richard Allen and rare photos

“For once, a Vertigo album that’s better than its reputation would suggest” – Giles Hamilton (Galactic Ramble)

“…pastoral bluesy prog from the early 70s UK, occupying that comfortable niche somewhere between Humble Pie and Wishbone Ash” – Alex Gitlin

RIYL: Wishbone Ash, Traffic, Cream, Pink Floyd, Bronco, Fantasy, Fleetwood Mac…

Tracklist

A1     H.P. Boogie

    Written-By – Blenkhorn*, Clarke*, Campbell*

    
A2     Sunrise Sunset (The Sunset)

    Written-By – Blenkhorn*, Clarke*

    
A3     Big World Small Girl

    Written-By – Clarke*, Campbell*

    
A4     Down In The Street

    Written-By – Blenkhorn*

    
B1     Hag Rag

    Written-By – Miles*

    
B2     Living In Harmony

    Written-By – Blenkhorn*

    
B3     Time And Space

    Written-By – Blenkhorn*, Miles*, Clarke*, Campbell*

    
B4     The Poke

    Written-By – Blenkhorn*, Clarke*

    
Companies, etc.

    Phonographic Copyright (p) – Sommor
    Copyright (c) – Sommor
    Marketed By – Guerssen Records
    Distributed By – Guerssen Records

Credits

    Bass Guitar – Smith Campbell
    Design [Sleeve] – Bloomsbury Group
    Drums – Johnnie Miles
    Engineer – John Punter
    Engineer [Assistant] – Alex Harding (2), Nigel Jones (2), Steve Nye
    Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Steel Guitar – Roger Clarke (2)
    Lead Guitar, Vocals – Clive Blenkhorn
    Photography By – John Kelly (5)
    Producer – Kenny Lynch

Notes
2022 sealed reissue with insert. With round hype sticker on front cover.
Die-cut fold-out cover.
Barcode and Other Identifiers

    Barcode: 4040824091873