The first of a new series of reissues from the vaults of International Artists kicks off with two classic albums from The Golden Dawn and Bubble Puppy. These new special editions will be strictly limited and come packaged in luxury rigid digibooks along with 16 page booklets and an International Artists catalogue. Described by Record Collector as ‘two nuggets from the golden age of Texan pysch’ (* * * *), 'Power Plant' by The Golden Dawn is a rare Texan psychedelic classic from 1967, while 'A Gathering Of Promises' by Bubble Puppy is the rare 1969 album from the Texan high-energy/psych/rock/pop group. This special edition also comes with eight bonus tracks.
Taking their name from the esoteric teachings and philosophy of the Hermetic Tradition, Golden Dawn hailed from Austin, Texas, forming in 1967. The group's primary musical influence, The 13th Floor Elevators, were instrumental in getting them their recording contract with International Artists. Indeed, George Kinney and Roky Erickson had grown up together in South Austin, attending the same school and playing together in The Fugitives, a garage band from the mid-60's.
"Power Plant" features fine, acid-spiked folk rock guitars and intelligent psychedelic-inspired lyrics. The emotional range is remarkable for a debut album - from the searing acid punk of Evolution, through the classic pop-inflected psych of My Time into the brooding introspection of Reaching Out To You. Indeed, this highly-regarded Texan-Psych classic is essential listening for any fan of The 13th Elevators. Sadly, International Artists failed to promote the album effectively on its release and the band eventually fell apart when Kinney decided he was having nothing more to do with the group and took off for California. The group's Bill Hallmark went on to sing and play guitar for The Rubayyat, in company with 13th Floor Elevators member Danny Galindo.
Only very limited stocks are still available of this special edition.
TRACKLIST: Evolution; This Way, Please; Starvation; I'll Be Around; Seeing Is Believing; My Time; A Nice Surprise; Every Day; Tell Me Why; Reaching Out To You
