Bulbous Creation – End Of The Page
Numero Group rarely disappoints and the latest in their “Local Customs” series is yet another winner. This third release in the series collects tracks recorded at the aptly named Cavern Sound studio, which was actually located underground at a Limestone Quarry in Independence, Missouri. While some heavy hitters recorded at “The Cave” (including James Brown), this collection focuses on a number of lesser known acts that recorded on the Cave, Rock, Cavern and Pearce record labels that were run by the assorted characters associated with the Cavern Sound. Probably my favorite (aside from the dripping Acid psych of Stone Wall) comes from Bulbous Creation and their pastorally pleasing track “End Of The Page.” I’d heard a few tracks from this band, much harder-edged, but the slow burn of this one really grabbed me. It’s not exactly representative of the sound of this collection, but it definitely represents the quality.