Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Quintessence - Indweller (1972 uk, a compelling prog-rock exploration, 2008 remaster)



Quintessence's first album for RCA Records from 1972. Hailing from the heart of London's 'alternative underground' society in Notting Hill, Quintessence were inspired by Eastern philosophy and spiritual teachings creating a unique fusion of psychedelia, jazz and ethnic rock. Indweller saw them continue their musical explorations in this vein, creating a classic of the progressive/acid rock genre. The Esoteric remastered edition was produced from the original analog master tapes and features a booklet with liner notes and new essay."
Tracks
1. Jesus My Life (Swami Ambikananda) - 3:39
2. Butterfly Music - 1:03
3. It's All The Same - 7:08
4. Indweller - 2:30
5. Holy Roller - 4:16
6. Portable Realm - 1:30
7. Sai Baba (Swami Ambikananda) - 3:24
8. On The Other Side Of The Wall - 3:38
9. Dedication - 2:46
10.Bliss Trip - 6:25
11.Mother Of The Universe - 1:46
All selections by Allan Mostert, Ronald Rothfield, Richard Vaughan, Jake Milton except where indicated

Quintessence
*Allan Mostert - Lead Guitar
*Ronald Rothfield “Raja Ram” - Flute
*Richard Vaughan “Sambhu Babaji” - Bass
*Jake Milton - Drums