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Fifty Foot Hose - Cauldron.





This is just the latest in what is turning out to many a re-issue on CD of this LP. Very rare 60's psychedelic out of San Fransisco they had a very similar sound on par w/ the likes of Joe Byrd & The Field Hippies



& The United States Of America.



This time around Big Beat (CDWICK158) out of England own the tapes & put out a very nice package that includes demo recordings of most of the LP as bonus material. Known for their compilations & box sets (They did a excellent Zombies set a few years ago) this is the latest release in their "Nuggets From The Golden State" line. Past issues have included original EP releases of Country Joe & The Fish, Frumious Bandersnatch, Mad River & Notes From The Underground. Good sound although not remastered by any means this is a great example of what good psychedelic music is.

During its existence IA released 12 albums and 39 singles and was owned by a group of businessmen in Houston. Among its staff were producer Lelan Rogers, brother of country singer Kenny Rogers. The label is famous for its roster of well-known Texas psychedelic rock bands, including The 13th Floor Elevators, The Red Crayola and Bubble Puppy, as well as lesser known bands such as The Golden Dawn, Lost And Found and Endle St. Cloud. International Artists also released an album by blues guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins that featured session work by the 13th Floor Elevators' rhythm section. The label didn't last long. A total of 12 LP's & 38 45 singles was all to be had.

Nice little history from a very cool label. All of it was top notch music & prime examples of Texas Psychedelic were in mass abundance here. This issue of Power Plant By The Golden Dawn is the second issue on CD. (The first being on Charley out of England.) No bonus material to speak of but sound qualities excels. This is a rarity in CD's where the CD may actually sound better then the original LP issue. Glad I found this as there appears to be word that the entire I.A. catalog will be re-issued here soon & there appears to be a limited to 3,000 copies 10 CD Box Set of The 13TH Floor Elevators (The most famous I.A. recording group) called Sign Of The Three Eyed Men. See previous link for more info in case someone wants to buy me an early Christmas present. :)