T.I.M.E. - Time / Smooth Ball [1996] [FLAC][Collection]

Artist: T.I.M.E.
Release: Time / Smooth Ball
Discogs: 3038141
Released: 1996
Label: See For Miles Records Ltd.
Catalog#: C5HCD 643
Format: FLAC / Lossless / Log (100%) / Cue / CD/Compilation
Country: UK
Style: Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Tracklisting:

Time (1968)
01. Tripping Into Sunshine
02. Label It Love
03. Finder's Keepers
04. Love You, Cherish You
05. Make It Alright
06. Let The Colors Keep On
07. You Changed It All
08. I Really Love You
09. Make Love To You
10. I Can't Find It
11. What Can It Be
12. Take Me Along

Smooth Ball (1969)
13. Preparation In G
14. Leavin' My Home
15. See Me As I Am
16. I Think You'd Cry
17. I'll Write A Song
18. Lazy Day Blues
19. Do You Feel It
20. Flowers
21. Morning Come
22. Trust In Men Everywhere

Credits:

Bass: Nick St. Nicholas (1 to 12)
Drums: Steve Rumph (1 to 12)
Engineer: Bill Halverson (13 to 22)
Engineer: Jack Hunt (13 to 22)
Engineer: Lanky Linstrot (1 to 12)
Engineer: Richard Moore (13 to 22)
Guitar: Larry Byrom (1 to 12)
Guitar: William Richardson (1 to 12)
Liner Notes: Brian Hogg
Performer: Howie "Richard" Tepp (13 to 22)
Performer: Larry Byrom (13 to 22)
Performer: Pat Couchois (13 to 22)
Performer: William Richardson (13 to 22)
Producer: Al Schmitt (13 to 22)
Producer: Joe Saraceno (1 to 12)

T.I.M.E. (Trust In Men Everywhere) were a 60s band from Los Angeles that combined pop, blues, and psychedelia. This is a CD release that includes their self-titled debut and it's follow-up, Smooth Ball. Originally known as The Hardtimes, T.I.M.E. featured future Steppenwolf guitarist Larry Byrom as well as bassist Nick St. Nicholas on Time. Recorded in 1968, T.I.M.E.'s self-titled album is a more poppy record than Smooth Ball. Although there are many psychedelic elements like fuzz guitar and mild acid leads, Time is more pop than psychedelia. With Smooth Ball, T.I.M.E. became more ambitious with longer songs, less straightforward pop, and an overall heavier sound. Lead guitar plays a much larger role with frequent acid lead guitar by William Richardson and Larry Byrom prominently mixed. New bassist Richard Tepp also adds to the heavier sound of Smooth Ball. The connection to Steppenwolf becomes more apparent on this record as well, with occasional "Magic Carpet Ride"-esque organ. Despite remaining relatively unknown, both T.I.M.E. albums have their own brand of the late 60s West Coast sound.