Raven

Raven

Back To Ohio Blues

Permanent

Permanent Records is profoundly proud to present this limited edition reissue of Raven's highly regarded 1975 wasted hard rock masterpiece, Back To Ohio Blues. More hard rock than blues, this stoned proto-punk record is one-of-a-kind and is finally being reissued with its original minimalist artwork. Fans of other wasted private press geniuses like Circuit Rider, George Brigman, and Heitkotter will absolutely want to file this on the shelf right next to the cheap beer filled mini-fridge to be enjoyed in the garage with the next six-pack / bong rips sesh. But don't take our word for it, here's what the heads at Acid Archives had to say about this rarity: "Messed up bluesy hard rock biker statement which I'm told comes straight from this guy's reality, no posing but the real thing. Great punky vocals relate stories on smack, sex, Ohio, Harleys and everything else that makes life worth living. Sample lyrics: "gotta get high, gotta get f***ed, nail me to your cross". An impressive intensity especially on side 1 and one of the few local white blues rock LP's that truly works. A classic of mid '70's local hard stoner dementia; would make a good double bill with the Merry Airbrakes." Unless you have $1500 in your piggy bank to spend on an OG, you shouldn't think twice about plunking your hard-earned milk money down on this reissue, before it's gone again.

Raven

Who Do You See

Golden Pavilion

***GEORGE PHELPS who had joined THE CARNATIONS met up with GOLIATH members in a studio and through a myriad of circumstances, teaming up with drummer ROBERT WOLFF (ex "Micah") these musicians merged into RAVEN in Louisville KY in late 1972 (even though they were all from Terra Haute, Indiana). From this moment on, the band toured non-stop for the next four years before recording this material in 1976, which remained unreleased until today. Soon after the recording was completed, Raven got a record deal with Capricorn Records. Two weeks later, Capricorn went bankrupt. The album tapes were subsequently destroyed in a fire. Raven was literally like fish out of water, and slowly but steadily what had felt like the beginning of something unique, was lost. Musically the album relies on a hard driving progressive sound with a very rhythmic approach, filled with virtuoso guitar & keyboard solos as well as pulsating bass lines in a hard-rock backing. Think Primus meets Emerson, Lake & Palmer with a touch of Yes, Deep Purple, Rush and Dream Theater. Features Robert Wolff, previously with Micah and currently with Corvus Stone. Limited to 500 copies.

Raven

Kakistocracy

Teen Action

***This is one massive slab of dense chaotic mayhem from this Serbian noise stalwart. Kakistocracy builds layer upon layer of squirming, writhing electronics like a horde of wet rats swarming through your head. This is serious harsh and heavy anarcho-noise for serious heads. (CASSETTE STORE DAY 2013 RELEASE - STREET DATE - 9/07/2013)