Another private pressing from the '70s, this time featuring a charming chunk of rural rock from the Sunshine State. Originally released on No Label Records (NR5392), this four-piece outfit from Florida (named after the hip American '70s singin'n'guitar-playin' cartoon character, Sugar Bear) have managed to produce an album of high originality which defies categorisation.From the rock'n'roll opening track, via the superb Honey Love, and the album's two standout tracks, Season For Love (vaguely reminiscent of Neil Young's Southern Man) and The Garden, this is a record of real depth and intelligence. Three of the band's members share the vocal duties, as well as taking turns to deliver some highly-proficient harmonica playing that, particularly on Honey Love, supports excellent instrumentation. In terms of musical styles, the "rural rock" probably covers just about everything you'll find here, from rock'n'roll to the blues and plain ol' country rock in the style of The Outlaws or Pure Prairie League.It's a well-recorded album that at times, and particularly on the more vocal-orientated tracks, borders on the sonically excellent. As with most private pressings, only about 500 copies were pressed which makes an original of this highly recommended album particularly difficult to find.Artist: Sugar Bear Track listing: 1. Playing Music 2. Honey Love 3. Moccasin Mona 4. Sweetest One Around 5. Play Me A Song 6. Let It Roll 7. Season Of Love 8. The Garden 9. Move Out In The Country 10. Hip!Hip! Hooray For Today
