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A Place In The Sun – The Complete Jason Crest (2CD)
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Price: $22.00
Artist:
Jason Crest
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In the late 60’s, the major UK
labels - keen to stay abreast of the times without quite understanding what was
going on - signed a number of bands that combined the adventurism and
surrealism of psychedelia with a concise, radio-friendly pop sensibility. One
or two went on to fame and fortune, but the majority failed to find the hit
single that would have given them the chance to build and sustain a career. Kent outfit Jason Crest are one of the most
admired of those bands, issuing a handful of singles while also recording a
batch of tracks – “King Of The Castle”, “Charge Of The Light Brigade”, “My
House Is Burning” and others - that were arguably even more commercial and
accomplished but which, for some unfathomable reason, were rejected by the men
in suits. “A Place In The Sun” assembles all their recorded work in one place
for the first time, with the group's five singles joined by that clutch of
superior studio outtakes and, gaining their first-ever CD release, two radio
sessions that were independently recorded in the late 60’s prior to the group
evolving into Island signings High Broom. Featuring cult classics “Black Mass”,
“Turquoise Tandem Cycle” and, of course, the Moody Blues-style title track,
"A Place In The Sun" is a newly remastered 2CD release. “Jason
Crest’s strong use of keyboards pointed to some similarities with the more
successful Procol Harum, but at their best they came out with some unique and
satisfying offerings. Black Mass is excellent, slightly crazed but very, very
good, however there’s an awful lot more to the band than that. Aside from a few
familiar cover versions, their own songs shows an imagination and verve that I
couldn’t help but wish we got to see more of. Psych buffs should cop an earful, but anyone
who likes a little plush, if occasionally batty, late 60’s pop will find a lot
to love here.” – LouderThanWar.com
The package includes a 24 page booklet
containing the band's full story, including quotes from lead singer and chief
songwriter Terry Clark and drummer Roger Siggery, as well as a profusion of
rare memorabilia and photos. It's the final word on a band that, given average
luck and a following wind as well as an even semi-competent record company,
would have been huge. GREAT!!
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