{"product_id":"compton-batteau-in-california","title":"Compton \u0026 Batteau - In California","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn California by name, in California by nature. You'll struggle to find 14 songs more drenched in lazy West Coast sunshine than Compton and Batteau's only album (recorded in 1971 before promptly falling into the abyss of wonderful, overlooked recordings). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGene Clark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFraser \u0026amp; Debolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and the like will be well served here, with many of the tracks leaning towards the cowboy balladry these artists share. Completing the line-up with the likes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRandy Meisner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Eagles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJim Messina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLoggins and Messina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuffalo Springfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) In California' understandably has an additional proto-yacht rock feel, evoking Late For The Sky'era Jackson Browne - though it's the more up-tempo offerings that really showcase the duo's ability to write a tune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlbum highlight Homesick Kid'is the perfect example of the addictive, melody-led songwriting which really should have earned them stardom, while Honeysuckle'and Essa Vanessa'bring texture in the form of immaculately orchestrated percussion and additional instrumentation (harpsichord, cowbell). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn these occasions the album veers magnificently towards the psychedelic, bringing to mind The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. Compton And Batteau In California'remains enthused about in quiet corners, by Amazon buyers, on sites like Vinyl History and Small Town Pleasures. It's a forgotten piece of baroque folk caught in time; 47 years after the fact it somehow sounds timeless. Like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCat Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNick Drake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e's strings.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDave Henderson, MOJO Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - ¦.. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"South Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":64322593685881,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1463\/6153\/files\/R-10673825-1523465459-7483_0a937d1c-f823-4c8c-9ad3-7e0bd8164dd9.jpg?v=1787902402","url":"https:\/\/vinyl-relic.com\/products\/compton-batteau-in-california","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}