Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service's debut effort was a little more restrained and folky than some listeners had expected, given their reputation for stretching out in concert. While some prefer the mostly live 'Happy Trails,' this self-titled collection is inarguably their strongest set of studio material, with the accent on melodic folk-rock. Highlights include their cover of folksinger Hamilton Camp's 'Pride Of Man,' probably their best studio track; 'Light Your Windows,' probably the group's best original composition; and founding member Dino Valenti's 'Dino's Song' (Valenti himself was in jail when the album was recorded). 'Gold And Silver' is their best instrumental jam, and the 12-minute 'The Fool' reflects some of the best and worst traits of the psychedelic era. (All Music)