Never Ever Land: 83 Texan Nuggets from International Artists Records

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(4 stars) - Psychedelic Sounds-Texas style
More than just a expanded version of "Epitaph For A Legend" this is a 3 CD document of the short lived International Artists label which was home to the 13th Floor Elevators, Red Krayloa, Bubble Puppy and others groups involved with the emerging psychedelic scene in Texas. All the tracks have a better sound then previous releases but then sound quality was never IA's strongpoint. The first CD compiles almost every single from October 1965 to 1970. Therefore, as far as a cross section of talent it is very comprehensive. The second CD collects key album tracks from the main stable of artists. The third CD collects all the leftover miscellaneous items as well as IA's attempts in other music genres. The set also comes with a comprehensive booklet detailing most of the major artists and detailed discography. Also included is an in depth interview with producer and later owner of IA, Leland Rogers.

As with any anthology involving a label, there are a lot of hit and miss items here. In other words for every "Your Going To Miss Me' or "Hot Smoke And Sassafras" there is a "Quest For Beauty" but then again you can let your tastes be your guide.

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