Genre: psych
Rating: *** (3 stars)
Title: Afterglow
Company: MTA
Catalog: MTS-5010
Year: 1967
Country/State: USA
Grade (cover/record): VG/VG
Comments: minor ring, edge and corner wear; small "DJ" stamp on back; small metal punch in top left corner
Available: SOLD
Catalog ID: SOLD 2475
Price: SOLD $180.00
Cost: $100.00
While living in
Chico California, in 1965 drummer Larry Alexander, bassist Mike (guess he
didn't have a last name) and singer/guitarist Tony Tecumseh formed The
Medallions. With Gene Resler taking over lead vocals, the quartet generated
a minor buzz on the local club circuit. Unfortunately, with college
beckoning several members, their musical collaboration quickly ended. The
following year, though they were still attending school, the band decided on
a reunion. With Ron George joining on bass and Roger Swanson handling
keyboards, the quintet went into the studio with producer Leo Kulka.
As Afterglow the quintet signed with the small MTA label, debuting with
1967's cleverly titled "Afterglow".
Co-produced by Larry Goldberg and Kulka, the album featured an interesting
(if weird) set that straddled both Association-styled top-40 ("Riding
Home Again" and "Dream Away") and progressive-cum-psychedelia
(the organ-propelled "Morning" and "Afternoon"). Lacking
a distinctive vocalist and bouncing all over the musical spectrum, the set
wasn't particularly strong, cohesive, or original though one had to admit it
had a weird, captivating appeal. Largely written by Tony Tecumseh,
highlights included the rockin' "Morning" and the over-the-top
group meltdown "Susie's Gone". Be sure to check out the cheesy
organ solo on "Love". (Always loved the Jack Martin dayglow album
cover. - see our list of favorite cover art.)
"Afterglow" track listing:
(side
1)
1.) Riding Home
Again (Tony Tecumseh) - 2:29
2.) Morning (Tony Tecumseh) - 2:29
3.) Dream Away (Tony Tecumseh) - 2:29
4.) Susie's Gone (B. Boots) - 2:28
5.) It's a Wonder (Tony Tecumseh) - 2:18
6.) Afternoon (Tony Tecumseh) - 1:50
(side 2)
1.) Meadowland of
Love (Tony Tecumseh) - 2:17
2.) Love (Tony Tecumseh) - 2:57
3.) Chasing Rainbows (Tony Tecumseh) - 1:48
4.) It's a Wonder (Gene Resler) - 2:32
5.) By My Side (Tony Tecumseh) - 1:52
In 1995 the small Sundazed label reissued the album on CD, adding four bonus
tracks: an alternative version of "Susie's Gone" and instrumental
versions of "Chasing Rainbows", "Afternoon" and
"Morning".