Private press Hard Rock Holy Grail from Arkansas, 1978.
Guitar driven Hard Rock with some cool Psychedelic, Southern Rock and melodic AOR touches.
Fyter was a Hard Rock band from Morrilton, Arkansas, known for their self-released private album from 1978.
The band consisted of Kevin Compton (bass), Travis Johnson (lead guitar), Mike Newman (vocals and rhythm guitar), and Duane Harlan (drums). Their music blended powerful Hard Rock riffs and solos with Psychedelic elements, drawing inspiration from artists like Led Zeppelin, Foghat, Hendrix, Stones, The Who…The name “Fyter” was chosen through a creative process involving numerology and wordplay. They performed at various venues, including high school proms, community dances, and clubs.
In 1978, Fyter recorded their self-titled album over three days in Oklahoma City. The album featured tracks like “Where I Stand,” “Monarch,” and “100 Watt Head.”
The cover art, depicting the band being “arrested” by local police, was a collaborative effort with the North Little Rock Police Department.
Only 1,000 copies were pressed, making it a rare collector’s item today.
*First ever reissue
*Remastered sound
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve
*Insert with liner notes by Klemen Breznikar (It’s Psychedelic Baby)
*Download card
Stream the official teaser through the YouTube player below:
Stream the track “Monarch” through the YouTube player below:
Stream the track “Long Way To Go” through the YouTube player below:
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Tracklist:
SIDE 1: 1. Monarch – 2. 100-Watt Head – 3. If I do – 4. Long Way To Go – 5. Where I Stand
SIDE 2: 1. Fortress of Fools – 2. I.C.U. – 3. Teenage Rampage – 4. Tears – 5. Last Legacy of Mister Ring
