John Bush (johnb@allmusic.com)
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 16:01:12 -0500
> For ages I've been looking for the debut record (ie. self titled) by
> United States of America. I've got it on a tape and don't have any other
> info except it sounds like it would have been a late 60's early 70's
> release. It's an excellent psychedelic pop record in the same vein as
> White Noise or Amon Duul type stuff.
This is available on CD, if you're interested in a non-vinyl
copy...originally on Columbia Special Products (possibly out of print) but
if not US-domestic, then the UK Edsel label will have copies through CD
Connection/Now/Blvd/etc. Very recommended, that is if you get into weirdo
psychedelic along the lines of Soft Machine, Pink Floyd; it's even kinda
folky (ala Fairport Convention) on a couple of tracks. The Sgt.
Pepper-type concept is a bit silly, but overall it's much fun... Head USA
guy Joseph Byrd later went into contemporary/electronics/composition, while
some other groupmembers ended up in Country Joe & the Fish (!).
.John.
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