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Hailing from Baltimore, United Sates Of Existence were one of the first neo-psychedelic bands. Formed in the late '70s highly influenced by '60s psychedelia and garage (Electric Prunes, Blues Magoos, Association) as well as more obscure stuff like Harumi and the Mainstream label bands, they were championed by people like Greg Shaw of Bomp! and Phil Smee at Bam Caruso. The anthemic "Return To The Psychedelic" was first included on the legendary Battle of the Garages compilation back in 1981. The electrifying "Shadows of Rainbows" was originally also included on another cult compilation, The Rebel Kind in 1983.
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GUESS 293LP
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Black LP limited to 300 copies. After decades as a cult footnote of the 1980s neo-psychedelic revival, the United States of Existence return with Lavender Glory Trip -- their first new album since their early recordings. Once separated by geography, careers, and time, the band's unlikely reunion was sparked by a rediscovered unfinished song from drummer Gary Schwartz. What began as a solo project evolved into a full-band collaboration, made possible by modern recording technology and renewed creative chemistry. Lavender Glory Trip blends classic elements like Mellotron, sitar, and fuzz guitar/bass with expansive homemade production. Drawing partly from archival fragments and partly from new material, the album embraces experimentation, spontaneity, and even surrealist techniques. Its title and artwork reflect a collage-like approach, merging contrasting moods and themes, including commentary on conflict and human cycles, resulting in an album that honors their psychedelic roots (Electric Prunes, Blues Magoos, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Association) while pushing into new sonic territory (sunshine/baroque/harmony pop). Includes insert with liner notes by Richard Allen and download card.
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GUESS 159LP
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Sixteen roller coaster rides of authentic neo-psychedelic pop! The Psychedelic Yesterdays of Tomorrow is the first ever vinyl retrospective of pioneering '80s psych band United States of Existence. Includes their fab Introducing: the United States of Existence LP from 1986 (originally on Bam Caruso), plus essential single/compilation-only tracks and fantastic previously unreleased ones. United Sates of Existence were one of earliest neo-psychedelic groups from the US. Born in Baltimore in 1978 out of the ashes of prog-rock outfit Klangfarb, their goal was to reproduce the sound of their favorite '60s psych bands: Strawberry Alarm Clock, Electric Prunes, Blues Magoos, Nazz, The Association... They consisted of Paul Rieger (guitar, bass, electric sitar), Bob Tiefenwerth (organ, electric harpsichord. piano), Dennis Davison of Jigsaw Seen fame (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, Theremin), and Gary Schwartz on drums and harmony vocals. The group used vintage instruments and antiquated recording techniques to fully embrace the sounds of the first psychedelic era (1967-68). They never got to play live, preferring to spend their time recording in their basement studio or going on record-buying binges at all the discount stores, searching for obscure psychedelic albums with weird names like Harumi, Phulph, Bohemian Vendetta... They were championed by Greg Shaw (Bomp!) who chose one of their first recordings, the killer Return To The Psychedelic, as the opening track for the seminal Battle Of The Garages LP compilation (1981). They also appeared in another famous compilation, The Rebel Kind (1983). "Anything Goes!", their first 45, saw the light in 1984, self-released on the band's own label, U.S. Fidelity Sounds, and featuring members of the Association on backing vocals. In 1986, they caught the attention of the Bam Caruso label from the UK, where they released their only album, Introducing: the United States of Existence, in 1986. The Psychedelic Yesterdays of Tomorrow compiles all the material released by United States of Existence, including their Bam Caruso album along with various single / compilation tracks, as well as a few previously unreleased tracks and alternate mixes. Includes color insert with detailed liner notes and rare photos. RIYL: Blues Magoos, Electric Prunes, Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Association, The Seeds, Dukes Of Stratosphear...
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