LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Ignored at the time of its release in 1978, the word is now finally out on the Time Will Tell album by Justen O'Brien & Jake. In recent years it's appeared on the want lists of serious collectors, and even playlists of some underground radio stations in the U.S. Maybe they're onto something? Well, if U.S. West Coast style rock with a tinge of the psychedelic is to your liking, look no further. Comparisons have been made to Bob Smith, Michael Angelo and D.R. H o o k e r, but you can dig deeper than that. There are certainly Arthur Lee's vocal stylings in there, and some of the rhythms of the music recall L o v e 's Forever Changes period. On other tracks there is the haunting quality of H.P. Lovecraft, but this is no homage to the past: the sound of Time Will Tell is very much its own. The production, arrangement and musicianship are all first rate. T h e r e 's some really precise guitar leads (with a touch of fuzz), backed up by some very intricate and 'spacey' keyboard work. The vocals are very strong too. They're not afraid to try harmonies either! A very modern sounding rock/psych album indeed. A future underground classic? Only Time Will Tell
Track Listing 1. Time Will Tell 2. Easy Times 3. Are You Ready To Leave 4. The Feeling Was Lost With The Truth 5. The Way 6. Just Love 7. These Moments Now 8. Alone