Speed, Glue & Shinki - Speed, Glue & Shinki 2LP

A remastered vinyl reissue (in a gatefold sleeve) of a classic title from Japan's '70s underground. The second album by the Japanese heavy-psych power trio, originally released in 1972 when the band had just disintegrated. This set was mostly the work of singer-drummer Joey "Pepe" Smith, who included some unreleased tracks from the 'Eve' sessions plus new recordings featuring Mike Hanopol on bass. Three sides of trashy, bluesy, psychedelic hard-rock with fuzzy guitars and studio effects, featuring underground classics like 'Run & Hide', plus a whole side of mindblowing electronic and noise soundscapes. After the album release, Joey Smith and Mike Hanopol returned to Manila, where they joined the legendary Juan De La Cruz Band.