TCCDM Pulls One Out..."Ssssh." - Ten Years After (1969)

"Ssssh." - Ten Years After (1969)    

Ten Years After were four British blues rock guys that brought a nice stoner rock, psych-dusted attitude to their albums.  Led by guitar-bleeding Alvin Lee, Ten Years After could break the balls of the best of them.  "Ssssh." is a good example of the kind of blues rock that doesn't suck.  These guys weren't flashy, but they could play big.  And this one is a stoner's massage that spreads out in a variety of directions that sound anything but mundane.  No needle lifts are necessary.

"Ssssh." was an album I'd been actively seeking out.  And is probably my favorite after "Cricklewood Green" and "A Space In Time."  In fact, their first six albums are pretty consistent, low-risk purchases.  Surprisingly, and this might sound a little blasphemous to some fans, I found the TYA Woodstock performance rather generic and boring.  But just one month after the Woodstock rain party, they released this...their third album, "Ssssh."  And on this square, the band is really mixing it up, counting heads and taking names. (Special shout to bassist, Leo Lyons cause he's a beast on this one.)

"Ssssh." - Ten Years After (back)

"Ssssh." - Ten Years After
(inside gatefold)

Favorites include:
"Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" ...the longest and best track.
"Bad Scene" ... tempo changes all over the place.  Acid proto-punk.
"The Stomp" ... ZZ Top's butter and bread.

This is an OG copy I picked up while also grabbing the Tony Joe White album I mentioned in an earlier post.  The inside gatefold has a small tear on the bottom right side. (see above)  I can live with it, but shame.  I really dig the red glowing eyes staring into the very soul.  How 'bout you?  I don't exactly remember what I paid, but I'm certain it was under $10.  And you should be able to find one under $10 yourself.

Deram label

Cat #
DES 18029
SIDE A  DEADWAX
18029  ZAL-9083
SIDE B  DEADWAX
18029  ZAL-9084

"Bad Scene" - Ten Years After / "Ssssh." (1969)

TRACKS:
A1  "Bad Scene" 3:20
A2  "Two Time Mama" 2:05
A3  "Stoned Woman" 3:25
A4  "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" 6:34
B1  "If You Should Love Me" 5:25
B2  "I Don't Know That You Don't Know My Name" 1:56
B3  "The Stomp" 4:34
B4  "I Woke Up This Morning" 5:25

PERSONNEL:
Alvin Lee - guitar, vocals
Leo Lyons - bass
Chick Churchill – organ, pianos
Ric Lee - drums

Good stuff.

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Comments

Charlie Ricci said…
I owned this LP back in college & liked it. I played it on my radio show. I don't know why I got rid of it.
August 8, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Charlie Ricci said…
I owned this LP in college & liked it. I don't know why I sold it. I played it on my radio show.
August 8, 2023 at 6:52 AM
Casey said…
Your radio show must have allowed free rein which always makes for interesting song selections.
August 8, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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