LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

ORIGINAL DIE CUT COVER
• One of the rarest albums on the collectable Vertigo label
• Original artwork in gatefold die-cut sleeve
• Insert with liner notes by Richard Allen and rare photos

First ever vinyl reissue of this UK prog-psych album from 1971. Recorded at George Martin’s AIR Studios and originally released on the collectable Vertigo label.

A great mix of pastoral prog, hard-rock, blues and West Coast/Americana: long tracks, soft vocal harmonies, dual guitar…

Hokus Poke formed in London in the late 60s, consisting of Clive Blenkhorn of lead guitar & vocals, Roger Clarke on guitar, Smith Campbell on bass and Jonnie Miles on drums.

Managed by Kenny Lynch, they secured a deal with the legendary Vertigo label. “Earth Harmony”, their sole album, was recorded at George Martin’s AIR Studios. Released in 1971, it was housed in a fabulous die-cut sleeve with photos taken by John Kelly, famous for his work on the Beatles “White Album”.

Track Listing

• A1. H.P. Boogie
• A2. Sunrise Sunset (The Sunset)
• A3. Big World Small Girl
• A4. Down In the Street
• B1. Hag Rag
• B2. Living in Harmony
• B3. Time And Space
• B4. The Poke