ESTES BROTHERS Transitions *ORIGINAL 1971 private press psych Lp garage

Description

Here for your consideration is an original 1971 pressing of this ultra rare fuzz guitar blaster from NE Ohio. Only 100 copies pressed back then, and these days it's nearly impossible to find. I live in the area have have done plenty of record hunting over the years. This is the only copy I've ever turned up.

** The jacket on this one is in exceptional condition with vibrant colors, sharp corners. Grades NM.

** The record has some crackly areas ..mostly in the middle of track A-2, and at the first part of B-2, however the majority of the album plays much nicer. Visually the lp would grade VG+, with some small random hairlines. I've taken the liberty to record both sides of the album in their entirety. The records represent the album just as it is, without any kind of noise reduction. Feel free to have a listen and decide the playback grade for yourself.

SIDE ONE - Click to hear it

SIDE TWO - Click to hear it

An online review:
"An original of this obscurity (only 100 were pressed) will easily set you back four digits. From Ohio, this early 1970's quartet's lp has been the subject to quite a bit of hype over the years. The music fits this scene perfectly and translates that feeling of no hope and despair - that ended up being quite accurate historically speaking. "This Morning" absolutely jams, in the tradition of bands like Cargo (Netherlands), Wishbone Ash, and Man. "Gary's Thought" adds a bit of Take 5 era Dave Brubeck piano for a cool jazzy vibe to end the day. As mentioned above, their exceedingly rare 1971 album "Transitions" routinely sells for $1,000 +. While the album's frequently labeled as being psychedelic blues rock, a lot of the seven extended tracks are guitar-propelled rockers. Singer/keyboardist Bill Marren's responsible for most of the set, though brothers Joe and John Estes and bassist Don Smith each contribute a track. The sound quality is surprisingly good with Joe Estes' drums and John Estes' lead guitar seemingly getting special attention in the mix. Bluesy hard rock tracks such as the extended jam 'This Morning', 'Do What Is Real' and 'Gary's Thought' are good enough to stand up to any of their better known compatriots. This album is a gem, and the perfect representation of the blue collar characteristic spirit of the day."

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