MOUZAKIS-Magic Tube-'71 hard garage Psychedelic Rock-NEW LP

Delaware-based power trio Mouzakis conjured an intriguing sound

somewhere between traditional rhythm and blues and garage rock, with psychedelic and hard rock leanings.

The band occupied something of a unique space during their short reign during the early 1970s, and it was partly their non-standard outlook that kept the group a trio, since other potential musical recruits simply could not find a way through their multidirectional sound. Drummer/lead singer Eddie Stevenson and bassist/keyboardist Fred Dawson had been playing together in the mid-1960s in The Fabulous Pharaohs, which issued sparse singles on short-lived labels such as Three Star and Reprise, issuing a mix of originals and non-standard cover tunes, before splitting off to form Mouzakis, with a number of guitarists failing to last long, before Sam Stipo stepped up to the plate. Soon Mouzakis were carving out a solid reputation as an enthralling live act on the Delaware and Maryland live
circuits, opening for all manner of acts, including soul group The Stylistics and smooth pop/rock act, Chicago. Following the release of debut single 'Don't Want You No More' for Philadelphia's British Main Records in May 1970, debut album 'Magic Tube' was issued by British Main the following year. The album certainly veers all over the map: 'Party Ball' is straightforward rock'n'roll, while 'Lady' and romance bust-up
saga 'Both Do Fine' skate the fine line between garage rock and
psychedelia. In contrast, lengthy opener 'Magic Tube' reminds of a less-polished Doors and the live cut of 'Rock Around The Clock' has the benefit of unexpected organ. Definitely a one-away release by a difficult to classify band.

"Surprisingly for a band which stayed together in one form or another for nearly 13 years, Magic Tube, originally released on the obscure British Main label is the only album that Mouzakis managed to issue during their lengthy career.

Originally from Delaware, Mouzakis featured the talents of keyboard player Fred Dawson and drummer Eddie Stevenson, augmented by a neverending succession of guitarists.

When asked later about Mouzakis, Fred Dawson opined 'after trying to get 4-5 people to agree on 'stuff to play,' we ended up as a three piece band. What we lacked in personnel we made up for in amplification.' Magic Tube, very much the rough and ready hard garage psych album, features almost complete material from the collective pen of Dawson and Stevenson.

Of the band, one critic was moved to proclaim 'Mouzakis has to be heard to be believed. They are totally unique...and as a trio, they accomplish more in their sound than groups double their size!'"

Mouzakis ‎– Magic Tube
Label:
Survival research ‎– SVVRCH007
Format:
Vinyl, LP
Country:
Australia
Released:
2019
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Psychedelic Rock

Tracklist
A1     Magic Tube     7:03
A2     Rock Around The Clock     2:28
A3     White Horse (Rev. 6-2)     2:25
A4     Love Everyday     3:55
B1     Long Haired Bombardier     4:02
B2     Party Ball     2:14
B3     Lady     5:33
B4     Both Do Fine     2:51

Notes
Rock Around The Clock recorded live