GROUNDSTAR - Mountain (1978)

GROUNDSTAR certainly need no introduction here. Their almost legendary cult status has permeated music websites and mags, and perplexed music fans, for many years with their super rare and elusive original 1978/1980 (re-issue) "Forced Landing" vinyl record fetching untold prices worldwide. Described as progressive melodic space rock, there is no doubt these guys (and gal) were not your straight ahead west coast pomp rock band!! With plenty of eccentricities to keep their quirky brand of pomp very unique, they have been compared to the likes of Toronto, Jet, Lynx, The Bizz, Roadmaster, Reckless, Bluebeard and Boston. The long awaited release of Groundstar is finally here and with 10 previously unreleased bonus tracks, four of them from rare live recordings!! The bonus tracks predominantly feature the killer vocals of Sharon Jordan (she only sang one song on the original Forced Landing release) and its a real treat to hear her shine on these songs along with the multiple talents of this band! Force the landing of Groundstar into your collection today!! Mysterious outfit from Los Angeles who released their solitary album twice. The two versions of 'Forced Landing' are on the band's own Stellar label and boast the same catalogue number but have different covers and drastically altered tracklistings. Even some of the song titles have been altered. The first pressing features a band photo on the back cover with playing credits although the second pressing has no information about the musicians involved whatsoever. The album would appear to be a conceptual affair akin to a Rock Opera, masterminded by producer Dirk Dalton. Tracks 01 - Its All The Same. 02 - Maiden And The Night. 03 - Dreamin. 04 - Mountain. 05 - Settle Down. 06 - Westwood Park. 07 - New World. 08 - Watcha Gonna Be. 09 - Aquawings. 10 - Party.