http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Metaphysical_CircusThe American Metaphysical Circus is a landmark psychedelic recording of the late 1960's, largely unique in having remained in print for nearly 20 years. It was recorded by Joseph "Joe" Byrd after his departure from the band The United States Of America, and featured some of the earliest recorded work in rock music utilizing extensive use of synthesizers....
The album is most noted for "The Sub-Sylvian Litanies" which opened Side A. This three part-suite has been described as <1> "an entire acid trip in 11 minutes". Other album highlights include the similarly-oriented "The Elephant At The Door", and the politically-charged "Invisible Man", written for and aimed squarely at President Lyndon B. Johnson. Two of the more unusual tracks on the record are "Mister Fourth Of July" - a ragtime tune complete with scratchy 78RPM-style effects, and "Leisure World", featuring narration from long-time ABC voice-over and "Ghoulardi" originator Ernie Anderson in an ode to California's first retirement mega-community.
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A landmark indeed. Etched in my mind note for note from about age 12-13 onward.