LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Label: Flat Rock Records

SEALED OR MINT ORIGINAL COPY!! Nil Desperandum is the sole album by Deerfield, a Texas-based psychedelic rock band. Released in 1969, the record blends garage rock rawness with psychedelic and blues influences, capturing the spirit of late-1960s counterculture. The Latin title, meaning "nothing to despair," reflects the album's philosophical and introspective tone.

The record showcases a mix of gritty guitar riffs, organ flourishes, and heartfelt vocals. Standout tracks include the heavy blues-infused "Recollections of a Future Age", the haunting "Magna Carta Jam", and the reflective "Better Way." Despite its limited initial release, Nil Desperandum has become a sought-after collector's item, admired for its authenticity and the band's tight musicianship. Its raw energy and creative songwriting resonate with fans of obscure psychedelic and garage rock.

Track listing:

• A1 Nil Desperandum 4:46
• A2 Man From Barnaby 1:45
• A3 Kitty Is A Lady 3:28
• A4 Family Comfort 4:04
• A5 The Great Rio Grande Border Run 2:18
• A6 Better Way 2:35
• A7 Megopolis / Out Without 3:18
The Trilogy (13:17)
• B1a Do You Believe In Words 6:02
• B1b Sing Together 3:14
• B1c Relax (Enjoy Your Friends) 4:01
• B2 Me Lovin You 2:52
• B3 Riverside 5:18