Aorta - Aorta
SKU
05-Axis 1003
One and only release by this Chicago band that was a complete dud upon its original release and is now very highly regarded as a psychedelic masterpiece of the late 60s. Note: I have been informed that there is a mastering error on this release and there is silence between some of the tracks on what was the second side of the album, whereas the original side played continuously.
"Aorta was a truly great band. One of the very best to come out of the 1960s. This, the first of two albums they recorded, is not only their masterpiece, but stands out as one of the finest rock albums ever produced. Recorded in 1968 at the height of the Flower-Power movement, Aorta was America's answer to Sgt. Peppers. The theme of "Main Vein" reoccurs throughout the album, fusing together a wide variety of beautiful pop songs that flow non-stop like a mighty river of liquid ear candy. The song "Strange" could have been a huge hit with "Ode to Missy Mxyzosptlk" a perfect follow-up. Throw in "Sprinke Road to Coark Street" and "Catalyptic" and you're in heaven. It just doesn't get any better than this! Why this band never really caught on will be one of those eternal unsolved mysteries that litter the annals of Rock n' Roll. All we can do is enjoy the beautiful gem that Aorta left us and pray for a reunion."-B Maven
"Consistently good throughout, and certainly recommended. A wide range of material is held together by tight playing and some fine guitar/organ interplay."-Fuzz, Acid & Flowers
"One of the best major label psych efforts of its time, comparable in quality to bands like Graffiti or the Listening."-The Acid Archives