TCCDM Pulls One Out..."The Ultimate Prophecy" - J. D. Blackfoot (1970)

"The Ultimate Prophecy" - J. D. Blackfoot (1970)

     The pronouncement, "This is the ultimate prophecy," that introduces side two of the album has become almost legendary.  And from there, it's off to the market we go!  And though the title track is only five minutes long, the four songs that follow slide into one another, making for a cool 23-minute cosmic journey.  Not heavy psych, but its trippy lyrics give things a heady feel.  There are brief moments of spoken word that are both over-the-top and through the woods.  There is occasional fuzz to warm the cockles of your heart.  And when the needle lifts, you're left with a satisfying sense of closure.

     As for side one, the songs are enjoyable, but on a whole other level.  Each song has a cosmic New Riders vibe.  Country rock, but nothing twangy.  Each song is different without straying too far from the main trail.  Again, the album is all pretty cool and replayable, but side two is where you'll drop the needle when you need a fix.

     J. D. Blackfoot can be found listed in The Acid Archives, although "The Ultimate Prophecy" is not quite as highly praised as the props I be tossing.  But I love this kind of stuff.  The album falls into a different area of psych that I find pretty cool and a sweet one to add to my psych collection.  When you pick this album up, start with side two.  That's what you bought your ticket for.  But side one is a replayable grower that will reward you as well.  

"The Ultimate Prophecy" - J. D. Blackfoot (back)

"The Ultimate Prophecy" - J. D. Blackfoot (lyric insert)

Favorites include:
"The Ultimate Prophecy" (All of side two)
"Angel"
"I've Never Seen You"

     J. D. Blackfoot hails from Ohio and included Craig Fuller in the band, who later went on to form Pure Prairie League.  The album has no connection to the Southern rock band Blackfoot.  This is an original Record Club copy, as indicated by the three bars on the top right of the album cover.  There is also a bb hole in the corner.  It has PR in the deadwax, signifying that it is a New Jersey pressing.  Prices are all over the map, but I wouldn't pay high-dollar.  If you find a clean copy in the $30 range or so, you're getting a good deal.
  
Mercury label

Cat #
SR-61288
SIDE 1  DEADWAX
SR 61288-A-M2-1-1  PR
SIDE 2  DEADWAX
SR 61288-B-M2-1-111  PR

"The Ultimate Prophecy" - J. D. Blackfoot / "The Ultimate Prophecy" (1970)

TRACKS:
A1  "One Time Woman" 3:42
A2  "Angel" 3:47
A3  "We Can Try" 4:06
A4  "Good Day Extending Company" 4:41
A5  "I've Never Seen You" 3:15
B1  "The Ultimate Prophecy" 4:57
B2  "Death's Finale" 3:38
B3  "Cycles" 3:29
B4  "Waiting To Be Born" 5:03
B5  "Pink Sun" 5:20

PERSONNEL:
J. D. Blackfoot - vocals
Jeff Whitlock - guitar
Craig Fuller - guitar
Phil Stokes - bass
Sterling Smith - organ

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