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ELECTRIC PRUNES ~ MASS IN F MINOR COLLECTORS` CHOICE 134 (Barcode: 617742013429) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1968 Released: 2000 3rd album by the excellent US group Electric PrunesFind albums by this artist, one of the most important precursors of the American Psychedelic movement, which is full of bold musical statements and unprecedented studio techniques, and which paved the way for many other groups following in their steps in years to come. Distorted guitars, backward loops, early electronic sounds and other pioneering sound effects incorporated into the band´s songs was their trademark and considering it was all done way ahead of others. But with studio wizardry aside, the band also wrote great tunes and performed them with passion and flare, which still sound charming. This album presents the band´s most famous magnum opus, a religious mass especially written for the band by composer David AxelrodFind albums by this artist. Sung in Latin and performed by the group augmented by brass and string ensembles, it is a very experimental and unprecedented attempt to combine Contemporary Music and Rock, which somehow miraculously works, in spite of being probably the first of its kind attempt to do so. Although not directly "in line" with the band´s earlier material, they remain committed to the task and their performance is brilliant. In retrospect this album still remains one of the most interesting moments in American Rock and is a timeless classic. Unfortunately, following the recording of this album the group disbanded, making it the last entry in their great legacy. Although a couple of albums were released under the Electric Prunes moniker, they had nothing to do with the original group. This album is a minor masterpiece, making it essential listening!

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