Page 2 spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus vinyl. Sessions for the album came to a grinding halt when randy california fell off a horse and suffered a fractured skull. Perhaps spirit s finest album although some fans champion the psych pop of 68s the family that plays together. Spirit pandora were having trouble loading pandora try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Sardonicus must have taken some time, money and love. Redux is a release from the band dreams, these guys must really like spirit, wow. The american group spirit had already released three psych albums in the late sixties before this relatively normal rockalbum was released, which is often seen as their best.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. After the third listening experience, your addicted. It was produced by david briggs, who is best known for his work with neil young. Tracks 1 to 12 are their 3rd studio album twelve dreams of dr. Editors notes spirit s last album is also their magnum opus. Spirit 12 dreams of doctor sardonicus vinyl steve hoffman. Sardonicus i need to pick this cd up, and was wondering if i should grab an original epic ek 30267 or the remastered cd with bonus tracks. See the the cover photos, artwork, and latest images for twelve dreams of dr. Sardonicus 6 techniclour dreams status quo picturesque matchsickable messages from the status quo.
It was produced by david briggs, who is best known for his. Why cant i be free 1970 12 dreams of dr sardonicus psychedelic randy california. Skin space child when i touch you street worm life has just begun morning will come soldier 1996 reissue bonus tracks rougher road. Loosely conceptual, it housed songs that were spirit s prettiest natures way, funkiest mr. By recommendation of neil young the band chose david briggs as the producer, known for his work with young. Nevertheless, spirit, a nearly mythical band, arrived at the apex of experimental classic rock, lacing their music with jazz, rock, folk, and bathing all of that in the waters of psychedelia. Discussion in music corner started by khorn, mar 11, 2003.
Their most commercially successful single in the united states was i got a line on you. Sardonicus is the fourth album by the american psychedelic rock group spirit. It sounds allright, but i was wondering if anyone had any specific pressings of the lp that would be worth searching out. Nevertheless, spirit, a nearly mythical band, arrived at the apex of experimental classic rock, lacing their music with jazz, rock, folk, and bathing all of that in the.
Watch the video for natures way from spirit s twelve dreams of dr. When 1970 san francisco was mellowing out with workingmans dead and the like nothing wrong with that, the unfortunately influential rolling stone magazine gave spirit s masterpiece, the 12 dreams of dr. An overlooked album that still has some great songs that should be heard. Prelude nothing to hide this song is by spirit and appears on the album twelve dreams of dr. Spirit prelude nothin to hide lyrics genius lyrics. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl ps like the spirit twelve dream of dr.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we cant offer you a refund or exchange. Spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus vinyl records, lp. Mar 09, 2020 spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus full album. The lilting natures way was the most endearing fm standard on the album, which also included some of spirit. Strange, melodic, rocking, trippy, socially contemporary and so much more the sum of all its crazy and disparate parts working together as a one very cool and cohesive whole. Jan 24, 2007 i just picked up a yellow label epic 12 dreams of doctor sardonicus, with 2a matrix numbers on both sides.
Sardonicus is a music studio album recording by spirit. Randy california vocals, guitar, bass, jay ferguson vocals, percussion, keyboards, john locke keyboards, mark andes bass, vocals, ed cassidy drums, percussion, david briggs producer, john locke art direction, ira. Shop 98 records for sale for album twelve dreams of dr sardonicus by spirit on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
The lilting natures way was the most endearing fm standard on the album, which also included some of spirit s best songs. Sardonicus by spirit and 50 million songs with amazon music unlimited. Helmed by neil young producer david briggs who brings a real sonic gravitas to the songs, it hints of environmental catastrophes the magnificent natures way and hallucinogenic dreaming the jazzy. After releasing their first three albums spirit started working on what is widely considered to be their best lp. Sardonicus for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Sardonicus is an album released by the psychedelic rock ensemble spirit. Sardonicus for free online and get recommendations for. Sardonicus released november 1970 in the usa on epic e 30267 and february 1971 in the uk on epic s epc 64191. Sardonicus spirit to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Sardonicus and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Randy california vocals, guitar, bass, jay ferguson vocals, percussion, keyboards, john locke keyboards, mark andes bass, vocals, ed cassidy drums, percussion, david briggs.
Sardonicus prelude nothin to hide, natures way and more. Basically the twelve tracks on the album are supposed to represent dreams, but the concept gets vague after that part. Find album release information for twelve dreams of dr. Sardonicus was spirit s crowning moment and one of the eras great underrated albums. You have the world at your fingertips no one can make it better than you you have the world at your fingertips but see what youve done to the rain and the. They were also known for their albums, including their selftitled debut album, the family that plays together, clear, and twelve dreams of dr. Mid 2016 and a variant of spirit is still kicking around today but many will cast their hearts back 46 years to this period album twelve dreams of dr. But with 12 dreams, spirit would surpass both with this flawless album that strikes by its awesome construction, its incredibly tight songwriting, aligning the brilliant ideas and impeccable melodies one after the others, bridging them magnificently together and implacably stunning you with awe and stupor and forced admiration.
And yes, i know the mfsl silver disc is the preferred version here, but cant afford that one. Sardonicus 5 when i touch you spirit the 12 dreams of dr. Get all the lyrics to songs on twelve dreams of dr. Listen to the technicolor web of sound in itunes for one week straight, 247, and youll get it. Sardonicus, released in 1970, to be spirits finest hour, though i still find their initial self titled album to be their crowning moment. Editors notes spirits last album is also their magnum opus. Spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus full album youtube.
Its everything the lead promo says love, war, sex and ect. Spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus import on deepdiscount. Sardonicus 1996 remastered spirit twelve dreams of dr. Released in november 1970, this was the original psychedelic eras final masterpiece. Spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus vinyl records, lp, cd. Buy spirit twelve dreams of dr sardonicus import cd at. Prelude nothing to hide natures way animal zoo love has found a way why cant i be free. Loosely conceptual, it housed songs that were spirits prettiest natures way, funkiest mr.
Jun 29, 2009 perhaps spirits finest album although some fans champion the psych pop of 68s the family that plays together. Produced by david briggs, who is best known for his work with neil young, and whom they chose on young. Sardonicus licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of odeepiclegacy. Shop 91 records for sale for album twelve dreams of dr sardonicus by spirit on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Spirit 1968 the best of spirit 1972 the family that plays together 1968 clear 1968 time circle 19681972 1991 spirit of 76 part 1 1975 you may also like. This major project honoring the great twelve dreams of dr. Listen to your favorite songs from twelve dreams of dr. Sardonicus 4 space child spirit the 12 dreams of dr. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
The original lp was released in november 1970 by epic. But that opened up the pathways in my addled old brain again and i had to download twelve dreams of dr. Sardonicus is a loosely constructed scifi concept album, which showcases the climax of the bands early years. Sardonicus has the reputation of being spirit s most farout album, it actually contains the most disciplined songwriting and playing of the original lineup, cutting back on some of the drifting and offering some of their more melodic tunes.