Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Ol' Paint - Ol' Paint (1971 us, amazing power pop psych folk, fallout reissue)



Ol' Pant were formed in Syracuse, NY, round 1970, their only album released 1971, is a collection of psych-tinged power pop first appeared in 1971, and has languished in undeserved obscurity ever since. The band are thought to have come from New York, and display a clear Beatles influence, covering similar ground to that which Big Star would make its own a couple of years later.
Tracks
1. Always In The Way (Tony Caputo) - 2:44
2. She Leaves Free (Tony Caputo) - 2:45
3. It’s My Birthday (Tony Caputo) - 3:43
4. All For Love (Tony Caputo) - 3:11
5. I’m A Natural Man (Tony Caputo) - 3:02
6. Was I Surprised (Phil Zeppetello) - 4:04
7. Mogitah (Andy Mendelson) - 3:23
8. Victims Of The Sex Revolution (Tony Caputo, Allen Williams) - 2:59
9. Up From The Sea (Andy Mendelson) - 4:02
10.You Are My Friend (Andy Mendelson) - 3:47
11.Good-Bye (Andy Mendelson) - 3:03
12.Down So Long (Phil Zeppetello) - 2:16

Ol' Paint
*Tony Caputo - Vocals
*Phil Zeppetello - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
*Andy Mendelson - Lead Guitar, Organ, Vocals
*John Bujak - Electric Bass
*Richard Mendelson - Drums