Seatrain - Seatrain / Marblehead Messenger (1970-71) (1999) 2CD

Artist: Seatrain
Title Of Album Seatrain / Marblehead Messenger
Year f Release: 1970-71/2016
Label (Catalog#) : BGO [BGOCD465]
Country: USA
Genre: Country Prog Folk Rock, Classic Rock, Bluesy
Quality: FLAC (image + cue,log)
Bitrate: Lossless
Time: 01:25:40
Full Size: 550mb(+3%)(covers)

Roots-fusion combo Seatrain formed from the ashes of the Blues Project -- following the exits of the New York-based group's other members. Flutist/bassist Andy Kulberg and drummer Roy Blumenfeld relocated to Marin County, CA, forming a new lineup with vocalist Jim Roberts, ex-Mystery Trend guitarist John Gregory, former Jim Kweskin Jug Band violinist Richard Greene, and saxophonist Don Kretmar. Though the group's 1968 album, Planned Obsolescence, was issued under the Blues Project name out of contractual obligations, the sextet immediately rechristened itself Seatrain to release a self-titled 1969 LP highlighted by their unique blend of rock, bluegrass, folk, and blues. A series of roster changes plagued the group in the months to follow, however, and in 1970 Seatrain -- now comprising Kulberg, Roberts and Greene in addition to keyboardist Lloyd Baskin, drummer Larry Atamanuik, and former Earth Opera guitarist Peter Rowan -- released their second album, also eponymously-titled, scoring a minor hit with the single "13 Questions." The George Martin-produced Marblehead Messenger followed a year later, with Greene and Rowan soon exiting to join Muleskinner; Roberts and Atamanuik left Seatrain as well, with the latter eventually resurfacing in Emmylou Harris' Nash Ramblers. The remaining duo of Kulberg and Baskin recruited guitarist Peter Walsh, keyboardist Bill Elliot, and drummer Julio Coronado for one final LP, 1973's Watch.

Tracks:
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Disc 1 Seatrain 1970:
01. I'm Willin' (Lowell George) - 3:41
02. Song Of Job (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 6:15
03. Broken Morning (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 3:11
04. Home To You (Peter Rowan) - 3:31
05. Out Where The Hills (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 5:59
06. Waiting For Elijah (Peter Rowan) - 3:47
07. 13 Questions (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 3:05
08. Oh My Love (Peter Rowan) - 2:48
09. Sally Goodin' (Richard Greene) - 2:19
10. Creepin' Midnight (Carole King, Gerry Goffin) - 5:32
11. Orange Blossom Special (Ervin T. Rouse) - 5:17
Disc 2 Marblehead Messenger 1971:
01. Gramercy (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 3:01
02. The State Of Georgia's Mind (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 4:03
03. Protestant Preacher (Peter Rowan) - 5:25
04. Lonely's Not The Only Way To Go (Lloyd Baskin) - 2:27
05. How Sweet Thy Song (Peter Rowan) - 5:00
06. Marblehead Messenger (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 2:40
07. London Song (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 4:24
08. Mississippi Moon (Peter Rowan) - 3:16
09. Losing All The Years (Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 4:38
10. Despair Tire (Richard Greene, Andy Kulberg, Jim Roberts) - 5:31

Personnel:
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Larry Atamanuik - Percussion, Drums
Lloyd Baskin - Keyboards, Lead Vocals
Richard Greene - Violin, Viola, Keyboards, Vocals
Andy Kulberg - Bass, Flute, Vocals
Peter Rowan - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Jim Roberts - Lyricist, Vocals

All thanks to original releaser