With the 50th anniversary of the American band the Charlatans' debut this summer, Big Beat are celebrating with this carefully conceived deluxe vinyl edition of the original line-up's best recordings, 'The Limit Of The Marvelous'. The iconic quintet are widely acknowledged with kickstarting the San Francisco 1960s renaissance. The Charlatans presented a blend of Americana-infused popular styles, encompassing country, swing, bluegrass, 50s rock'n'roll and olde English folk.
The band's image radiated class that few of their hirsute, tie-dyed peers matched. 'The Limit Of The Marvelous' distils the best cuts from Big Beat's essential 'Amazing Charlatans' CD to approximate the long-player the group should have issued at their peak in 1966. It juxtaposes idiosyncratic folk-rock 'Codine Blues' and 'Alabama Bound' with dustbowl-dry originals from the pen of guitarist / drummer Dan Hicks, including the first recording of his signature number 'How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away'.
Housed in a Globe Propaganda-approved sleeve complete with copious illustrations of this most photogenic of outfits, 'The Limit Of The Marvelous' is a fitting reminder in their anniversary year of the continuing magic of the Charlatans.
The Limit of the Marvelous
£21.99
HIQLP 035
The Limit of the Marvelous
£21.99
HIQLP 035
With the 50th anniversary of the American band the Charlatans' debut this summer, Big Beat are celebrating with this carefully conceived deluxe vinyl edition of the original line-up's best recordings, 'The Limit Of The Marvelous'. The iconic quintet are widely acknowledged with kickstarting the San Francisco 1960s renaissance. The Charlatans presented a blend of Americana-infused popular styles, encompassing country, swing, bluegrass, 50s rock'n'roll and olde English folk.
The band's image radiated class that few of their hirsute, tie-dyed peers matched. 'The Limit Of The Marvelous' distils the best cuts from Big Beat's essential 'Amazing Charlatans' CD to approximate the long-player the group should have issued at their peak in 1966. It juxtaposes idiosyncratic folk-rock 'Codine Blues' and 'Alabama Bound' with dustbowl-dry originals from the pen of guitarist / drummer Dan Hicks, including the first recording of his signature number 'How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away'.
Housed in a Globe Propaganda-approved sleeve complete with copious illustrations of this most photogenic of outfits, 'The Limit Of The Marvelous' is a fitting reminder in their anniversary year of the continuing magic of the Charlatans.