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Magic Mixture
This Is the Magic Mixture
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. (I'm So) Sad
2. Urge to Leave
3. You
4. Slowly the Day
5. New Man
6. Living on a Hill
7. It's Alright by Me
8. When I Was Young
9. Hey Little Girl
10. Tomorrow's Sun
11. Motorbike Song
12. Moonbeams
13. It's Alright by Me [*]
14. Slowly the Day [*]
15. Captain Marvel [*]
16. Pearly Queen [*] - Magic Mixture, Capaldi, Jim
17. Fresh Garbage [*] - Magic Mixture, Ferguson, Jay [1]
18. My Days Are Numbered [*] - Magic Mixture, Kooper, Al

CD Details

All Artists: Magic Mixture
Title: This Is the Magic Mixture
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sunbeam Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 1/6/2009
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: This Is the Magic Mixture (Dlx)
UPC: 5051125505913

Synopsis

Album Description

Recorded swiftly and issued briefly on the Saga label in September 1968, the sole album by this mysterious London quartet has become one of the most cherished artifacts of British psychedelia. Sunbeam is delighted to announce the only reissue ever to be produced with the full involvement of the band, boasting better sound quality than ever and telling their story for the first time. Also featured are four previously-unheard bonus tracks dating from the same time as the LP, as well as numerous rare photographs, making this the definitive edition of the album and an essential purchase for all fans of UK psych.

CD Reviews

I'm So Sad (that the sound quality isn't much better)

Jack B. Nimble | East Coast | 01/27/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is another nice little rare gem from 1968 that's been reissued on CD and on vinyl a couple times as imports of course. The original Saga pressing has the best sound quality however, not the best quality vinyl was used therefore exhibiting some slight background noise. As for this 2008 reissue on Sunbeam, I did enjoy the rare photos and story behind this group that was done with the bands involvement. Nowhere in the notes however, do they mention who possesses the original master tapes or if they even still exist? The sound is still mediocre, being dubbed again from a near mint copy of the album and the sound reproduction is a little bassy then the original album. Terry Thomas' licks are just awesome, (check out the solo on the 1st track) & listen to that guitar tone (a picture shows Terry using a 67' Gibson SG Special w/ P90's through a Marshall stack). "(I'm So) Sad", "Slowly The Day", "Living On A Hill" & "When I Was Young" are album highlights. Could have done w/o the bonus tracks. The drummers from Free and Thunderclap Newman were briefly in this group before enjoying success in the early 70's. This album is highly recommended for UK psych and should not be missed."