Aorta was a highly talented rock band from Rockford, IL that released two albums throughout 1969 and 1970. The band was originally known as the Exceptions, a popular soul rock group that played around the Chicago area and released a handful of singles. n 1969 Columbia released this startling record which was a mix of psychedelia, soul, jazz, folk, and rock. The album was housed in a beautiful, graphic sleeve that has always overshadowed the great music from within. Musically speaking, Aorta’s sound comes close to Boston band Listening or even the more psychedelic aspects of early Blood, Sweat and Tears during its Al Kooper phase. There seems to be some kind of concept that reoccurs under the Mein Vein theme. Aorta is solid throughout though, featuring strong musicianship, inventive studio wizardry, superb songs with a healthy dose of fuzz guitar and wonderful string and horn arrangements. 01 - Main Vein 02 - Heart Attack 03 - What's In My Mind's Eye 04 - Magic Bed 05 - Main Vein II 06 - Sleep Tight 07 - Catalyptic 08 - Main Vein III 09 - Sprinkle Road To Cork Street 10 - Ode To Missy Mxyzosptlk 11 - Strange 12 - A Thousand Thoughts 13 - Thoughts & Feelings-Main Vein IV LINK
