First ever vinyl reissue of this UK Prog-Psych album from 1971. Recorded at George Martin’s AIR Studios and originally released on the collectable Vertigo label.
A great mix of Pastoral Prog, Hard Rock, Blues and West Coast/Americana: long tracks, soft vocal harmonies, dual guitar…
Hokus Poke formed in London in the late 60s, consisting of Clive Blenkhorn of lead guitar & vocals, Roger Clarke on guitar, Smith Campbell on bass and Jonnie Miles on drums.
Managed by Kenny Lynch, they secured a deal with the legendary Vertigo label. “Earth Harmony,” their sole album, was recorded at George Martin’s AIR Studios. Released in 1971, it was housed in a fabulous die-cut sleeve with photos taken by John Kelly, famous for his work on the Beatles “White Album.”
*One of the rarest albums on the collectable Vertigo label
*Original artwork in gatefold die-cut sleeve
*Insert with liner notes by Richard Allen and rare photos
“For once, a Vertigo album that’s better than its reputation would suggest” – Giles Hamilton (Galactic Ramble)
“…pastoral bluesy prog from the early 70s UK, occupying that comfortable niche somewhere between Humble Pie and Wishbone Ash” – Alex Gitlin
RIYL: Wishbone Ash, Traffic, Cream, Pink Floyd, Bronco, Fantasy, Fleetwood Mac…
Stream the track “Hag Rag” through the YouTube player below:
Purchase the album on Bandcamp: https://hokuspoke.bandcamp.com/album/earth-harmony
1. H.P. Boogie 05:59
2. Sunrise Sunset (The Sunset) 07:11
3. Big World Small Girl 05:00
4. Down In The Street 03:53
5. Hag Rag 05:10
6. Living In Harmony 05:05
7. Time And Space 04:20
8. The Poke 03:49