MP3/320/90MB
Heavy Psychedelic Rock, Gospel Rock
Methuselah was an English rock band, founded and active in the 1960s. This late 60s group made two albums for Elektra but only the one above, which inevitably is now quite rare and sought-after, was released. Methuselah's released album has folk, R&B gospel and even pop influences in its melodies and vocals. The best tracks are "John", with astonishing guitar leads from Les Nicol the folky "High In The Tower Of Coombe" the gospel-influenced "My Poor Image" and "Fireball Woman". The French children’s song "Frere Jaques" is sung in French at the start and finish of the album, the second time with church choir-like vocals and some jazzy instrumentation in the middle segment. Les Nicol also played with other British musicians on the second Pavlov's Dog album.
Tracks:
1. Matthew 4:40
2. Mark 3:01
3. Luke 3:06
4. John 3:10
5. High In The Tower Of Coombe 3:15
6. Methuselah 4:29
7. My Poor Mary (Methuselah) 3:17
8. Fireball Woman 3:34
9. Fairy Tale 3:02
10. Frere Jacques (traditional) 6:07
Personnel:
John Gladwin - lead vocals, vibraphon (10), glockenspiel
Leslie Nicol - lead guitar, vocals, tubular bells (6)
Terry Wincott - 2nd guitar, bongos, tablas (6), vocals, harmonium (10), tubular bells (10), twelve-string guitar (1,3,6,9)
Craig Austin - bass, vocals, harmonium (1)
M.J. "Mick" Bradley - drums, congas (6)
Steve Cox - percussion
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