Rutanen, Roy
Roy Rutanen (marbled/+cd)
Back by popular demand, Roy Rutanen's self-titled album in a strictly limited 2nd pressing of 200 copies, with extra goodies: marble vinyl, bonus CD single 'Hey You' (with download card), printed signed card, and the 2-page color insert that was included in the 1st pressing. Rutanen's album has been a best-kept secret among psychedelia and acid-folk collectors ever since its original release in 1971. What could have been the solid foundation for a promising career in the music industry was abandoned due to the lack of label support, subsequently surviving as a one-off museum piece, accessible to a select few who can afford the price commanded for original copies. Roy's music continues to shine through with his unique combination of moody acoustic bliss and acid-drenched solos, all of which are epitomized in the 'Trip Song,' the 10-minutes long magnum opus of the album that might as well be listed in the Top 10 psychedelic tunes of all times.