Universe – Universe 1971 (UK, Hard, Psychedelic Rock)<br /><br />An English band that found refuge in Norway. One day, while touring the country, their bus broke down near the home of one of their ardent fans, either themselves or simply a rock fan obsessed with psychedelia. The man took them in, fed them, and gave them shelter for the night. Since the host was a poet, they had to listen to his works in poetry and prose... As a result of this "inspiration," they recorded a jam session as a private endeavor for the man. The result was this rarity, considered by many to be a masterpiece of hard psychedelia. There, in 1993, the band recorded their second album, "The Wheel," which included previously unreleased studio recordings from 1971-1972, recordings of a live show from 1970, and tracks from a single from the same year. The album was released only on vinyl, limited to 500 copies.<br /><br />Tracks:<br /><br />01. Twilight Winter — 0:00<br /><br />02. Cocaine — 6:50<br /><br />03. Universe — 13:32<br /><br />04. Rolling — 17:03<br /><br />05. Spanish Feeling — 20:55<br /><br />06. The Annex — 31:19<br /><br />07. Bleak House — 37:32<br /><br />08. Track Four — 40:20<br /><br /><br />Personnel:<br /><br />Steve Finn — lead vocals, guitar, harmonica<br />Mike Lloyd Jones — guitar, vocals<br />John Healan — bass<br />Mike Blance — organ, piano<br />Steve Keeley — vocals, drums, percussion
