Primevil - Smokin' Bats At Cmpton's (1974, 2004) torrent

Artist: Primevil
Album: Smokin' Bats At Campton's
Country: US
Genre: Hard raw proto-stoner
Release: 1974 (2004)
Quality: FLAC | lossless

Indianapolis based, Primevil's only album, Smokin' Bats at Campton's (Dave Campton being their lead singer; "bats" being, well, you know), was originally recorded in 1974, but only found its way onto CD some 20 years later. Now, the record is frequently cited as a bona fide stoner rock touchstone (whether anyone could find a copy to be influenced by or not, in the interim), and its eight cuts run a wide gamut featuring surprisingly refined songcraft and impressive musicianship, as well as semi-improvised efforts and unfocused jam waffling.

Tracklist:
1. Leavin' (Dave Campton, Larry Lucas, Mark Sipe) - 3:53
2. Progress (Dave Campton, Mark Sipe) - 3:25
3. Fantasies (Jay Wilfong) - 6:00
4. Pretty Woman (Dave Campton, Larry Lucas, Mark Sipe, Mel Cupp) - 3:11
5. Tell Me If You Can (Dave Campton, Jay Wilfong, Larry Lucas, Mark Sipe, Mel Cupp) - 5:20
6. Hey, Lover (J Winoker, Dave Campton, Larry Lucas, Mark Sipe, Mel Cupp, Jay Wilfong) - 2:36
7. High Steppin' Stomper (Dave Campton, Jay Wilfong, Mark Sipe) - 4:27
8. Your Blues (Dave Campton, Jay Wilfong, Mark Sipe) - 7:24

Personnel:
Dave Campton - Lead Vocals, Harp, Percussion
Jay Wilfong - Electric Guitar, Vocals
Mark Sipe - Bass
Larry Lucas - Electric, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Mel Cupp - Drums