HALLQUIST, BILLY - PERSEPHONE

CD (Compact Disc)

Label: BELLA TERRA

Release date: 10/11/2009

Barcode: 8809154801745

Catalog no.: BTR0000049

Price: € 14.95

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Limited edition, Paper sleeve, 24-bit re-master, Liner notes and photo, First-ever on CD. Rare private press druggy psych folk from Minnesota on Orion Records, which has become famous in fields of U.S. basement-psychedelic/singer-songwriter gems. Billy Hallquist played in a late 60's band called THUNDERTREE which released a fine album on Roulette label. On "Persephone" Billy's weeding through a basement full of glistening papers only a drifter's heart is able to read. There's flashes of eastern-pattern beads in his acoustic-guitar-strumming, there's a bucket of loner strive being dispersed at your needs. There's a nightmarish plea on "Persephone" (8:36) whispering out of Hades' lair & building into anthem fair. Some songs are just him and his wooden box, others have a full-combo backing with electric/acoustic gear. Acid tinged rural folk psych sounds abound on this disc showcasing the great song structure with tunes that stay with you afterward. Has one of the coolest origial cover designs you have seen depicting half man beast gods ruling over all and anatomically correct.