axe music

Axe (also known as Axe Music and Crystalline by the time they recorded their rare acetate) were an obscure British psych band leaded by acid-rock guitar player extraordinaire Tony Barford and graced by Vivienne Jones ethereal vocals. In 1970, they recorded a demo album of which only 12 copies were pressed on a 10″ acetate.

Here’s a new reissue of this legendary artifact, as the previous “reissue” on the Kissing Spell label was altered without the band consent and included new remixed tracks, added echo / phasing effects, altered song titles… Here’ you’ll find the acetate recordings on its pure form: 100% unadulterated heavy psych and acid-rock sounds full of raw, fuzzed-out guitars and dreamy female vocals. Four impressive original songs plus a long, psyched to the max cover of Love’s “A house is not a motel” which has to be heard to be believed.

Track Listing

• Another Sunset, Another Dawn
• Peace of Mind
• A House Is Not A Motel
• Her From There
• Crimson Nights