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EXPANDED RELEASE FOR THE DEBUT ALBUM BY NOEL REDDING’s BAND WITH EIGHT BONUS TRACKS
EXTENSIVE BOOKLET WITH PHOTOS & LINER NOTES
Recorded in 1969, “Fat Mattress” was the eponymous debut album by the band formed by Jimi Hendrix Experience bass guitarist Noel Redding. Recorded in late 1968 / early 1969, the album evoked the influences of the time, touching upon styles pioneered by groups such as Traffic (whose member Chris Wood guested on the record).
A superb piece of Psychedelic rock in its own right, “Fat Mattress” failed to get the attention it deserved at the time of release (despite a tour as support act to the Hendrix Experience) but has subsequently been hailed as a classic of the era.
This Esoteric reissue has eight bonus tracks comprising non-album singles, mono mixes, studio out-takes and an unreleased solo single by Fat Mattress’ Jim Leverton.
Tracklist
1. ALL NIGHT DRINKER
2. I DON’T MIND
3. BRIGHT NEW WAY
4. PETROL PUMP ASSISTANT
5. MR. MOONSHINE
6. MAGIC FOREST
7. SHE CAME IN THE MORNING
8. EVERYTHING’S BLUE
9. WALKING THROUGH A GARDEN
10.HOW CAN I LIVE?
BONUS TRACKS
11.NATURALLY
12.IRIDESCENT BUTTERFLY
A & B SIDES OF SINGLE
13.MAGIC FOREST (MONO SINGLE VERSION)
14.LITTLE GIRL IN WHITE
15.ERIC THE RED
Recorded during sessions for Fat Mattress
16.BLACK SHEEP OF THE FAMILY (B-SIDE OF SINGLE)
17.HALL OF KINGS
Recorded during sessions for Fat Mattress II
18.WHICH WAY TO GO
(UNRELEASED JIM LEVERTON SOLO SINGLE)