First ever vinyl edition of the unissued album recorded in 1969 by British Heavy Progressive/Hard Psychedelic trio Hard Meat, originally intended for release on Island Records.
Featuring brothers Mick Dolan (guitars, vocals), Steve Dolan (bass, vocals) and Mick Carless (drums).
Powerful & surprising cover versions (Beatles, Billie Holiday, Dylan…) mixed with ace original compositions, including the original version of “Burning Up Years,” famously covered by the Human Instinct.
*Vintage styled hard cardboard laminated sleeve
*Sourced from the original master tapes
*Insert with detailed liner notes by Nigel Cross (Shagrat) and rare photos / memorabilia
“…The album you are holding serves as a testament to three highly talented players at the peak of their powers…” – Nigel Cross
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Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Rain – 2. Most Likely You’ll Go Your Way, I’ll Go Mine – 3. Liquid Boats – 4. Walking Down Up Street – 5. Strange Fruit
Side 2: 1. Run Shaker Life – 2. Erection – 3. Burning Up Years – 4. Don’t Chase Your Tail