It was the image above (seen in its entirety here) that made me ask around for some music by this guy. I mean, isn’t this a great album cover? And sure enough, my e-buddy JS has a link to Cliff’s Explosion of the Tone Cabinets within about a half hour. Instant gratification!
For music on the the “largest Hammond organ combination in the US, powered by 30 speakers” it seems a little odd that the record is monaural instead of stereo, but I’ll take it as it is. The other warning was the comment that it sounded as though it were pressed slightly off center–but as you may know I am a big fan of music that is slightly off-center. It sounds about perfect to me!
Explosion of the Tone Cabinets
Thank you. According to Billboard of December 1st, 1962 (p.14 —thanks too, Google!), the album was cut at Universal Studios the week before, so it was probably released in 1963.
My “tone cabinets” have done exploded! Now how am I going to listen to the rest of the album?
Thanks for the wonder treat!