Hidden gem of the 1970's
Arthur Gee signed with the startup label Tumbleweed and although this label was well "cashed up", they folded the label in 1973 after just nine album releases, this album was one of those nine. Although only a small number of releases from Tumbleweed, each release was produced to very high standards and this album is certainly no exception.
One of the Tumbleweed founders, Bill Szymczyk, in later years produced The Eagles amongst many other well known artists.
Arthur also seems to have worked closely with Richard Hathaway and Richard later moved on to The Dirt Band (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
This album was recorded in Mississippi and Los Angeles
This is a very interesting album, folky country rock for sure. Has similarities to a CSNY sound but with a psychedelic blend in there as well. Nice vocals from Arthur.
I have included a youtube video of the song Plain Talk to give an idea of what to expect from Arthur.
The production is interesting too, each song has very little (if any) inter-track pause which gives a "flow" to the album.
Arthur Gee - Self Titled
Tumbleweed Records
Cat# TWS 101
Matrix/Run out codes (etched): TWS-101-A-8 Re-1, TWS-101-B-8 Re-1
1971
USA release
Gatefold heavyweight card cover is in good (minus) condition, some obvious rubbing to the graphics front and rear. Inside the gatefold is fine. All seams are in good condition except a portion of the rear section (where the record is placed). There is a weak seam here so it has had a strip of repair tape added.
NOTE: See the two small holes on each side of the spine? (look at the inside of the gatefold) - those are product deletion holes, something that used to be done by the record labels to indicate product that had been authorised for return - usually lack of sales, NOT because it was "faulty product". Product deletions can easily be spotted by either holes in the cover or a corner cut out diagonally and funny enough, many of these deletions are now highly sought after by lovers of vinyl as the music has become extremely hard to find copies of.
New inner plastic sleeve
Vinyl is in very good condition, inspected under a white halogen light source and I can some see light scratches/marks on each side. I then played the entire album and the surface noise level is a little elevated during the quieter passages but not objectionable. No issues with clicks/pops at all.
New outer protective sleeve
Tracks: Dimensions, Plain Talk, Cotton Suede, Love Song 451, A.L.F.A.L.F.A, Country Fable, Waterweight, Love Song 450, Confessions, Dawn Of Time
