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Aorta - 1968 - Aorta

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

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