Surprise! Surprise! [LP]

Truck - Surprise! Surprise! [LP]

Among the many forgotten bands of the late '60s, few shine as brightly (and unjustly overlooked) as Singapore's own October Cherries. From Singapore to Belgium to Abbey Road, The October Cherries reinvented themselves again and again -- Truck, Col. Truck, Jade & Pepper -- leaving behind a trail of dazzling Beatlesque pop-psych. Originally released in 1974 in Singapore/Malaysia, Truck's Surprise! Surprise! re-arranged songs first released on the Cherries Dreamseller album and sounds like it could've been part of the '60s British psych era but filtered through early '70s production: melodic, Beatles/Badfinger-influenced English vocals, catchy songs, lush arrangements, fuzz and wah wah guitar, electric piano, and cool analog synth/Moog which gives the album a wonderful unique vibe. Featuring "Earth Song," included by the late Trish Keenan of Broadcast in her celebrated Motorway Mix. This was one of the earliest Guerssen reissues, first released in 2004. Out of print for many years, the label now presents a new, updated edition. Features original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve. Remastered sound in 24-bit domain. Includes insert with liner notes and photos, as well as download card. A1. Surprise Surprise A2. These Words I Sing For You A3. One Fine Day A4. Earth Song A5. Broken Chair B1. This Is Our Love Song B2. Dreamseller B3. Take Me Ohio B4. Lay Down Your Love B5. Love Blooms All Over Me