Zior
Before My Eyes Go Blind (4cd)
'THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS' - Emerging from the ashes of Southend-based late sixties psych-pop crew Cardboard Orchestra, heavy rockband Zior were one of the first acts to attach themselves to the occult-themed heavy rock element of the British underground scene. Although Zior never really threatened to replicate the commercial success of brand leaders Black Sabbath, their live shows were hugely theatrical events. They also left behind three albums that have been wildly collectable for many years: 'Zior', 'The First Monument' and 'Every Inch A Man'. All three albums, plus Zior's 2018 reunion album 'Spirit Of The Gods', are now collected for the first time on 'Before My Eyes Go Blind', a 4CD box with replica album sleeve wallets, a lengthy new essay on the band and a number of evocative, previously unpublished photos.