Quintessence
Quintessence
Island Records (UK) 1970
ILPS 9128 (LP) Original pressing. Tri-fold sleeve.
sleeve : EX+(slightly wear on corner.)
media : EX-/EX-(some light noise caused by some hairlines.)
Formed in 1969 in Notting Hill, London, the rock band Quintessence — which included members of Indian descent — released their second album in 1970. This masterpiece vividly showcases the group’s signature style: a fusion of pastoral, country/folk-influenced hippie rock with elements of Indian music such as raga, carrying on the spirit of the Summer of Love in a flower-power psychedelic rock form. Of particular note is the track on Side B1, which begins with a dreamy, meditative flute melody drenched in effects reminiscent of Paul Horn, and then unfolds into radiant flower-psychedelic rock — a true highlight.
B1: Prisms
B3: Maha Mantra