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The Swampgas consisted of bassist Jock Davis, guitarist Baird Hersey, singer Kim Ornitz and drummer Ricky Slater. The album was recorded at New York's A&R Studios, with Artie Kornfeld and the band co-producing.
With Hersey serving as the prime writer (he's credited with penning seven of the eight tracks), overlooking the bland cover, the album's quite diverse and impressive. This comparison probably won't trigger everyone's imagination or interest, but on material such as the molten opener 'Patato Strut' and 'Trapped In The City' the combination of Ornitz's grizzly drawl and Hersey's guitar recalls 38 Special, or Skynyrd had they been interested in pursuing a tougher, mildly psychedelic and progressive sound. Hersey's licks also make it an album that should appeal to folks who like Hendrix-influenced guitar (check out the blazing 'Eulogy' and ''). The handful of ballads are equally impressive - 'The Waiting, E Train Blue'. Weirdest (and coolest) track here - the raga !!! influenced 'Egg Shells'.
Hersey reappeared in the late 1970s/early 1980s with a couple of jazzy/experimental solo efforts. He continues to perform and record, though judging by a review of one his recent releases (), his interest's are a little more eclectic - 'deep and calming meditations with only Tibetan cymbals, reverberation and his voice'. Ornitz also seems to have remained active in music, though as a producer and sound mixer. He's worked on literally dozens of movies and film series. No idea whatever happened to Davis and Slater ...
Bad-Cat ( badcatrecords.com/BadCat/SWAMPGAS.htm )
Posted by Marios
Discography
Albums
- Swampgas (1972)
Swampgas (1972)
Tracklist
- A1. Potatoe Strut (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- A2. Don't (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- A3. The Waiting E Train Blues (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- A4. Trapped In The City (Written By – Edlen)
- B1. Eulogy (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- B2. Frolic Child (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- B3. Pala (Written-By – Baird Hersey, Kim Ornitz)
- B4. Egg Shells (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – A&R Studios – BDS 5102
-Mixed At – Record Plant, N.Y.C. – BDS 5102
-Mastered At – Bell Sound Studios – BDS 5102
-Copyright © – Jamlin Music – BDS 5102
- Pressed By – Sonic Recording Products, Inc. – BDS 5102
Credits
- Artwork By – Frank Yandolino
- Bass – Jock Davis
- Drums – Ricky Salter
- Engineer – Shelly Yakus
- Guitar – Baird Hersey
- Mastered By – Robin Kruuse
- Producer – Artie Kornfeld, Swampgas
- Vocals – Kim Ornitz
Notes
more liner notes:
- John Rifkin, Cruise Director
- Psychic Chiropractor - Charlie Tuna
Source
- therockasteria.blogspot.com/2016/01/swampgas-swampgas-1972-us-fine-blues.html
- discogs.com/artist/2364693-Swampgas
- discogs.com/release/3037260-Swampgas-Swampgas
- discogs.com/release/3217531-Swampgas-Swampgas
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The Swampgas consisted of bassist Jock Davis, guitarist Baird Hersey, singer Kim Ornitz and drummer Ricky Slater. The album was recorded at New York's A&R Studios, with Artie Kornfeld and the band co-producing.
With Hersey serving as the prime writer (he's credited with penning seven of the eight tracks), overlooking the bland cover, the album's quite diverse and impressive. This comparison probably won't trigger everyone's imagination or interest, but on material such as the molten opener 'Patato Strut' and 'Trapped In The City' the combination of Ornitz's grizzly drawl and Hersey's guitar recalls 38 Special, or Skynyrd had they been interested in pursuing a tougher, mildly psychedelic and progressive sound. Hersey's licks also make it an album that should appeal to folks who like Hendrix-influenced guitar (check out the blazing 'Eulogy' and ''). The handful of ballads are equally impressive - 'The Waiting, E Train Blue'. Weirdest (and coolest) track here - the raga !!! influenced 'Egg Shells'.
Hersey reappeared in the late 1970s/early 1980s with a couple of jazzy/experimental solo efforts. He continues to perform and record, though judging by a review of one his recent releases (), his interest's are a little more eclectic - 'deep and calming meditations with only Tibetan cymbals, reverberation and his voice'. Ornitz also seems to have remained active in music, though as a producer and sound mixer. He's worked on literally dozens of movies and film series. No idea whatever happened to Davis and Slater ...
Bad-Cat ( badcatrecords.com/BadCat/SWAMPGAS.htm )
Posted by Marios
Discography
Albums
- Swampgas (1972)
Swampgas (1972)
Tracklist
- A1. Potatoe Strut (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- A2. Don't (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- A3. The Waiting E Train Blues (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- A4. Trapped In The City (Written By – Edlen)
- B1. Eulogy (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- B2. Frolic Child (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
- B3. Pala (Written-By – Baird Hersey, Kim Ornitz)
- B4. Egg Shells (Written-By – Baird Hersey)
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – A&R Studios – BDS 5102
-Mixed At – Record Plant, N.Y.C. – BDS 5102
-Mastered At – Bell Sound Studios – BDS 5102
-Copyright © – Jamlin Music – BDS 5102
- Pressed By – Sonic Recording Products, Inc. – BDS 5102
Credits
- Artwork By – Frank Yandolino
- Bass – Jock Davis
- Drums – Ricky Salter
- Engineer – Shelly Yakus
- Guitar – Baird Hersey
- Mastered By – Robin Kruuse
- Producer – Artie Kornfeld, Swampgas
- Vocals – Kim Ornitz
Notes
more liner notes:
- John Rifkin, Cruise Director
- Psychic Chiropractor - Charlie Tuna
Source
- therockasteria.blogspot.com/2016/01/swampgas-swampgas-1972-us-fine-blues.html
- discogs.com/artist/2364693-Swampgas
- discogs.com/release/3037260-Swampgas-Swampgas
- discogs.com/release/3217531-Swampgas-Swampgas
This video didnt upload for monetization. If you think this video violates the law of copyright please contact with me through email instead of contact with YouTube.
