LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

This is a vitally important and acknowledged piece of British psychedelia. Arzachel’s lone album was released to little acclaim when it appeared on the independent Evolution label in 1969 with barely any promotion to propel it. Unbeknown to many, Arzachel didn’t actually exist, instead they were better known as Uriel and would later discover prominence with Decca as Egg.

Recorded in a small demo studio in one eight-hour session, Uriel’s enigmatic timepiece achieves further deserved recognition.

Track listing:

• A1 –Arzachel Garden of Earthly Delights 2:42
• A2 –Arzachel Azathoth 4:18
• A3 –Arzachel Soul Thing (Queen St. Gang Theme) 4:22
• A4 –Arzachel Leg 5:39
• A5 –Uriel Swooping Bill 3:22
• A6 –Uriel Egoman 4:04
• A7 –Uriel The Salesman Song 2:51
• B1 –Arzachel Clean Innocent Fun 10:19
• B2 –Arzachel Metempsychosis 16:37