{"title":"The Seeds","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-web-of-sound","title":"A Web Of Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Beat's second instalment in its much-anticipated upgrade of the catalogue of garage legends the Seeds continues with their second album, \u003ci\u003eA Web of Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, released in October 1966 just as their classic \u003ci\u003ePushin' Too Hard\u003c\/i\u003e 45 began to ascend the US hit parade. Written and recorded during the band's residencies at Hollywood's underground haven bido litos, alongside Love and the embryonic Doors in the summer of 1966, \u003ci\u003eA Web of Sound\u003c\/i\u003e showcased a more mature, developing Seeds sound. The record became notorious for the 14-minute showstopper \u003ci\u003eUp In Her Room\u003c\/i\u003e, but it also includes some of the group's signature tunes including \u003ci\u003eMr Farmer, Tripmaker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Faded Picture\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2CD - The bulk of the contents of this deluxe two-disc set are new to compact disc, including the original stereo mix, which has not been available since the 1960s. Also featured is the album's mono incarnation, as well as an unused mono mix of the stop-gap 1967 lp \u003ci\u003eA Full Spoon of Seedy Blues,\u003c\/i\u003e made in late 1966. A selection of previously unreleased outtakes rounds out the package. As with all Big Beat's Seeds reissues, \u003ci\u003eA Web of Sound\u003c\/i\u003e comes as a trifold Digipak with extensive illustrations and fresh commentary from assorted participants on both its contents and the career of these garage rock avatars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - This definitive 2LP edition features the original stereo mix of \u003ci\u003eA Web Of Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, unavailable on vinyl since the 1960s. The accompanying bonus album of rarities includes mono mixes and outtakes, such as the cryptic early demo of \u003ci\u003eThe Wind Blows Your Hair,\u003c\/i\u003e with its mildly controversial original lyric. Most are new to vinyl and one cut, an alternate take of \u003ci\u003eRollin’ Machine\u003c\/i\u003e, is completely unreleased. As before, the deluxe \u003ci\u003eA Web Of Sound\u003c\/i\u003e comes in a handsome tip-on style Gatefold sleeve, faithfully reproducing the record’s iconic original artwork. The extensively illustrated eight-page insert features detailed liner notes from compiler Alec Palao on the making of this psych-garage classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e· \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Beat","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50409742205259,"sku":"2191340","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50409741582667,"sku":"358709","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/efab9a0c-bf81-4d92-ad57-10c738f8de99_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726625896"},{"product_id":"a-web-of-sounds","title":"A Web Of Sounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack in stock pressing on get back of the second seeds album from 1966. it is the Seeds finest hour as saxon's lyrics and vocal style are over the top. \u003ci\u003eUp in her room\u003c\/i\u003e is a 14 minute epic where saxon improvises lyrics which become increasingly derranged. \u003ci\u003eTripmaker\u003c\/i\u003e and 'pictures and designs' are incoherent, yet mezmerizing songs about the delights of lsd. \u003ci\u003eMr. Farmer \u003c\/i\u003eis a defining moment in the history of rock and roll. the band plays a mid- tempo marching beat and saxon mournfully pleads with Mr. farmer to let him water his crops...\"Mr. farmer, i want to be just like you.\" It doesn't get much better than this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GNP Crescendo","offers":[{"title":"LPx2","offer_id":50417050419531,"sku":"264047","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/083f0b75-7034-440d-b0df-61a22ec7e371_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726714907"},{"product_id":"the-seeds","title":"The Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary US garage band best known for their evergreen classics ‘Pushin’ Too Hard’ and ‘Can’t Seem To Make You Mine’ that detonated in the US charts in late 1966 and early 1967. Whilst ‘Pushin’ Too Hard’ was their only top 40 hit, this song has been discovered by every new generation that hear it from punk rockers of the 70s to those who are glued to their mobile phones today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir debut LP \u003ci\u003eThe Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e released in 1966 contains both these tracks and is rightly feted as a garage classic. It is an essential album. As our very own Alec Palao stated, “Like the first Ramones long- player, it is one of rock’s great debuts; an album where, in spite of some obvious influences, a signature sign was sharply defined.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAce are delighted to serve up the deluxe edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e that was lovingly curated by Palao and released by GNP Crescendo some years back. Not only do you get “The Seeds” with 12 pulsating tracks but also a bonus LP of alternate versions and a couple of unheard tracks like ‘The Other Place’ and ‘Out Of The Question’. 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The Seeds were notable in their heyday for the trailblazing aspects of their albums - the all-original programmes, outrageously lengthy track times, eye-catching pop art sleeves - but the truth is, their music came across best on a 45rpm record. Their catalogue of singles is a solid playlist that packs punch from start to finish. And in a compilation like this - the first to use the correct mono mixes and edits, as featured on the original releases - one can join the dots and in the process easily surmise what an individualistic recording unit the Seeds were. For an act sometimes criticised for sounding the same, consider this. Their three successive hits, 'Pushin' Too Hard', 'Mr Farmer' and 'Can't Seem To Make You Mine', are all different and yet they are all recognisably the work of the Seeds. The problem the band faced was their pioneering work was undertaken in their first year without bringing success or visibility. Another - See more at: http:\/\/acerecords.co.uk\/singles-as-bs-1965-1970#sthash.atbFo6Ri.dpufA definitive anthology of their entire run of singles from 1965 to 1970, a collection that includes some of the band's best-known material including 'Can't Seem To Make You Mine', 'Mr Farmer' and their lone Top 40 hit, the garage rock touchstone that is 'Pushin' Too Hard'.  Singles such as 'Satisfy You', 'The Wind Blows Your Hair' and 'Bad Part Of Town' have become as equally renowned in the years since. And Seeds' B-sides are almost as popular - tracks such as 'Out Of The Question', 'The Other Place' and 'Wild Blood' are all fan favourites.  This exhaustive collection is drawn from the original singles masters, which in most cases have never been available since their first issue; most cuts feature unique mixes and different edits.  After leaving the GNP Crescendo label in 1969, the Seeds moved to MGM for two swansong 45s, both included here, never before on CD. Bonus tracks are 'Excuse Excuse' with a different vocal, issued on a French EP, and the original, unedited version of 'Pushin' Too Hard'.   In keeping with our deluxe reissues of the Seeds regular albums, Singles As \u0026amp; Bs 1965-1970 is presented in a digipak with an extensive and heavily illustrated booklet with full notes by Alec Palao.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Beat","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438199214411,"sku":"379567","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/29143a72-a4db-4364-a459-cc23c7167992_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726939835"},{"product_id":"the-seeds-1","title":"The Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003elos angeles band the seeds stand prominent amongst the handful of mid-60s garage bands whose influence is palpable in rock to this day. led by charismatic frontman sky saxon, their unique brand of exciting, minimalist rock'n'roll has stayed contemporary. their catalogue has been in major need of an overhaul for decades, and now with this spectacular repackage of their debut album, the campaign to reinstate the seeds long-players to their rightful glory begins. this deluxe reissue boasts the superlative, punchy mono mix, along with ten bonus tracks - eight of which are previously unissued - doubling the length of the original album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ace Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438257148235,"sku":"354845","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5db63e81-e4d0-41d9-a810-255201926bcc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726940522"},{"product_id":"future-3","title":"Future","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Beat's Seeds reissue series continues with an expanded edition of their third and most controversial album, 1967's idiosyncratic \u003ci\u003eFuture\u003c\/i\u003e. At this point the band, fronted by the enigmatic Sky Saxon, were hugely popular in their native Los Angeles, and seemed poised for major stardom on the heels of their national hit Pushin' Too Hard . Encouraged by their manager, Lord Tim Hudson, the album was Saxon's psychedelic missive to the world; an outrageous gesture with no expense spared: copious string and horn overdubs on a selection of material that espoused the singer's new-found flower power philosophy. Nevertheless, \u003ci\u003eFuture\u003c\/i\u003e contains many fan favourites such as Painted Doll, Flower Lady, Two Fingers and A Thousand Shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2CD - Big Beat's deluxe 2CD edition features the remastered stereo album, along with a selection of period mono mixes, including several that are previously unissued. 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