Comments on: Spirit “Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus”

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:02:23 +0000

I agree w/ Michael- one of my all time favorite bands. I still sing “Fresh Garbage” off their first album to my wife. I really liked the album “Clear” too, although I hated it when I first got it. But it really grew on me. It is in my mind one of the best jazz/rock fusions ever

By: mark

mark — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:34:05 +0000

Jason–
Thanks for provoking the memory: college dorm rooms, communal sessions with guitars and cheap amps, endless cups of tea et al… This is a great album! Although Spirit achieved more commercial success with The Family that Plays Together, Sardonicus is more consistent and whole.
A fine review!

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:47:28 +0000

A fine review of a great album. One small correction, though: the third track is called “Animal Zoo,” not “Animal Farm.”

By: Deiter

Deiter — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:19:04 +0000

Loved this album. One of the classic albums of an incredibly classic period. Nature’s Way, Mr. Skin, Animal Farm, Nothing to Hide: Brilliant friggin’ stuff! I have the two disc Time Circles compilation, which is highly recommended to anyone who wants a good to start. I still have my copy of TTDoDS on vinyl.

Bands of this period were especially eclectic, probably due the culture of the time where folk, blues, and jazz were practically mainstream. Also, most of the significant bands of this period had keyboardists integral to their sound (Doors, Ten Years After, Deep Purple, Mountain, Animals, etc), something that got lost in the later 70s. I’m not talking about that fey synth crap of the late 70s and 80s, but guys who play two hands! Before keyboards became a bad word.

Thanks for posting. Great stuff!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:14:31 +0000

Luv the Spirit..
One of my all time favorite bands..
Saw them twice in the very late 60’s..
At The Santa Monica Civic & Newport 69,with Hendrix..
Spirit was a very good live band,too..
You could actually hear Ed Cassidy’s drums unlike most
of their LP’s produced by Lou Adler..
Very sad what happened to Randy California..

Thanks..

By: jim

jim — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:03:04 +0000

yes this record was a fave growing up in the seventies. and you are right it holds up very well against todays playlists.