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Mephistopheles (American Psychedelic Rock Band)
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 Art from 1969 album "In Frustration I Hear Singing" by Mephistopheles.[1] |
Mephistopheles was an American psychedelic rock band active in 1969 and formed in Norman, OK.[2] The group consisted of members Bob Siller (acoustic guitar, vocals), Steven Simone (guitar, vocals), Fred Tackett (vocals, guitar, piano, trumpet), Gordon Grant (keyboards), Skip (Elton) Mosher (bass, flute), and Daryl Burch (drums).[3]
- Daryl Burch - Drums
- Gordon Grant - Organ, Piano
- Skip Mosher - Bass, Flute
- Bob Siller - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
- Steven Simone - Guitar, Vocals
- Fred Tackett - Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Vocals
Musical Style And Influences
[edit]The style of the band is reminiscent of prototype 60s psychedelic rock similar to Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead; the name Mephistopheles was taken from the 16th century legend of Faust in which the protagonist sells his soul to the son of the devil.[4] The group released a single album titled "In Frustration I Hear Singing" in 1969.[4] The album was written and produced by experienced expert musicians and consists of impressive guitar work, unusual use of instrumentation such as flute and trumpet as well as non-conforming odd-meter, and features untoward track names and bizarre content particularly indicative of the era and genre.[4]
Discography
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- Produced by: Dave Hassinger[4]
- Engineered by: Rick Heenan, Jud Phillips[4]
- Art Direction: Ed Thrasher[4]
- Cover Photography: David Leander[4]
- Liner Notes: Jimmy Webb[4]
| No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Take a Jet" | Bob Siller | 2:37 |
| 2 | "Collections" | Bob Siller | 2:18 |
| 3 | "Dead Ringer" | Steve Simone | 3:17 |
| 4 | "Vagabond Queen" | Fred Tackett | 2:48 |
| 5 | "Do Not Expect A Garden" | Steve Simone | 3:46 |
| 6 | "In Frustration I Hear Singing" | Bob Siller | 2:39 |
| No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Make Up Your Mind" | Instrumental | 3:08 |
| 2 | "Searching In The Night" | Bob Siller | 2:08 |
| 3 | "The Cricket Song" | Fred Tackett | 3:01 |
| 4 | "Sleeping Deeply" | Steve Simone | 3:20 |
| 5 | "The Girl Who Self-Destroyed" | Bob Siller | 3:27 |
| 6 | "Elizabeth" | Bob Siller | 4:00 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Mephistopheles". discogs.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ "Mephistopheles discography - RYM/Sonemic". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ a b c Mephistopheles - In Frustration I Hear Singing, retrieved 2023-02-14
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "1969 Mephistopheles – In Frustration I Hear Singing | Sessiondays". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ Mephistopheles (1969), In Frustration I Hear Singing, Internet Archive, Reprise Records, retrieved 2023-02-15
- ^ "popsike.com - Mephistopheles "In Frustration I Hear Singing" 1969 Psych/Rock LP, SEALED , Orig - auction details". www.popsike.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.