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Self-produced, musically1976's "Unfinished Song" was a major departure for Tim Rose. Although released in 1976, the album's history is ill defined and confusing. Depending what references you use, the material was recorded in 1970, or 1975. Judging by the material and the overall album vibe, I'd go with the 1975 recording date, but who knows. Similarly, there are different stories explaining how the material landed in the hands of Morris Levy's tax scam Tiger Lily label. One story I've read has the master tapes being stolen and sold on the cheap to Levy. Another has the studio where the recordings were made going bankrupt at which time the tapes were sold to Levy. Regardless, it's one of the rarer releases in Rose's catalog, and is one of the holy grails in the Tiger Lily catalog. In fact this is the only copy of the LP I've ever seen. Having mentioned I had a copy on an online forum, before I'd even listed it for sale a couple of high end dealers had contacted me about buying it. Reportedly an attempt to expand his repertoire and audience beyond folk by recording a real rock and roll collection, about all you can say is he succeeded with flying colors. Backed by a small group of studio musicians including Fuzzy Knight, keyboardist Russ Kunkle (erroneously listed as Russ Knukle) and Andy Summers (mis-spelled as Andy Sommers), Rose seemed to be having a blast across these eight tracks. Perhaps because it was little more than a personal experiment that was never intended for broad release, the performances were uniformly upbeat and enthusiastic. In fact, I can only think of one negative thing to say about this album - clocking in at less than thirty minutes, it was simply too short. "Unfinished Song" track listing: (side 1) 1.) Outrageous Mary (Tim Rose) - So anyone who thinks Rose was nothing more than a run of the mill folky needs to hear this fuzz guitar powered rocker. The combination of Rose's blistering voice, Andy Summers fuzz guitar, and the Knight and Kunkle rhythm section was simply devastating. The track's always reminded me of a good Stephen Still rocker. rating: **** stars 2,) Givin' (Tim Rose) - For a moment the acoustic guitar opening gave you the impression 'Givin'' was a return to folk, but it wasn't. Instead the song featured a surprisingly enjoyable bossa-nova vibe with a touch of Flamenco guitar thrown in. Unfortunately, the song faded out prematurely. rating: **** stars 3.) The Day I Spent with You (Tim Rose) - Opening up with some squealing Andy Summers (the liner notes list him as Andy Sommers) lead guitar, 'The Way I Spent with You' was a straightforward rocker. Seemingly inspired by a one-shot dalliance with a married woman, about all you can say is she must have been one amazing woman. My pick for the album's best performances. rating: **** stars 4.) Little Girl (Tim Rose) - Another out-and-out fuzz guitar propelled rocker. You were left to wonder why the man didn't do more of this stuff !!! rating: **** stars (side 2) 1.) Unfinished Song (Tim Rose) - To be honest, the title track was probably my least favorite performance. Showcasing Pete Sears on keyboards (the performance credits listed him as Pete Seers), this one sounded like sub par Spooky Tooth track. rating: *** stars 2.) Mine For a Night (Tim Rose) - Showcasing Venetta Fields and Clydie King on backing vocals, 'Mine for a Night' sounded like a good Spooky Tooth rocker. rating: **** stars 3.) Empty People (Tim Rose) - Probably the album's prettiest tune, 'Empty People' featured another killer Summers guitar, while showcasing some interesting facets in Rose's gruff voice. rating: *** stars 4.) Where Is the Good Life? (Tim Rose) - With a blazing rock melody, 'Where Is the Good Life?' simply served to underscore how good Rose could sound in a conventional rock setting. One of the album's most FM-friendly tunes. rating: **** stars
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I've used the Goldmine Grading Guide in grading the collection. Most of the catalog is graded VG or slightly higher. To me that reflects an LP that's been played, but with care and attention. Neither the cover nor the vinyl are pristine, but the cover will be intact without substantial flaw and the vinyl will play without substantial hiss and without skips. Exceptions are noted for each offering. Since I buy music 'cause it's stuff I want to hear, virtually everything I sell is play graded - in other words, I've actually listened to the item. Finally, albums are graded cover first, vinyl second, i.e. VG/NM means a very good cover and near mint vinyl.
Goldmine Grading Standard:
Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
------------------------------------------------------------ Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
------------------------------------------------------------ Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
------------------------------------------------------------- Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.
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Shipping Costs
I ship domestic orders via USPS media mail. Typical delivery is in 3 - 5 days.
I can usually pack 2 - 3 LPs into a mailer
Rates may change as USPS seems to modify their rate structure on a regular basis.
Currently I am limiting sales to the US.U
I ship via USPS media mail which has proven dependable and the most economical delivery for buyers
I can normally pack 1 to 3 LPs in an LP mailer $6.00. $1.00 for each additional LP.
Return Policy
Obviously, grading is subjective and there are bound to be cases where someone disagrees with the way we've graded an album. In cases where you feel I'm way off the mark, let me know and I'll work to reach a mutually agreeable solution. I've sold several hundred albums over the last couple of years, including many on eBay. During that timeframe I've run into two disagreements. I sold a Tommy Boyce solo album which noted the cover had a tiny tear where someone had taken a price sticker off. The buyer was upset since she had known Boyce and wanted to frame the LP for display purposes. Even though the description clearly noted the tiny tear (and it was visible in the picture we posted), I offered her a refund, or a price adjustment to what she thought was fair. I never got a response. I sold a Richard Wright LP. The buyer told me it was a misprint sporting the same track listing on both sides. I provided a full refund and let the buyer keep the LP (he was in South America and it wasn't worth the hassle to get the LP back). Curiously, as a Pink Floyd fan I'd listened to the LP a couple of times and had no recollection of the mispressing. Oh well ...
Seller Information
Reserving items: If you contact me in advance, I'll reserve items for up to 3 weeks. If I reserve something, make sure you honor your commitment to purchase the item, otherwise I'm unlikely to continue doing business with you. Packaging information: I pack items in new record mailers with filler pads for additional protection. So far I haven't had any problems ... Unless you're buying some exceedingly expensive items, or your order totals more than $100.00 I'd suggest not bothering with insurance. If you want insurance, let me know ...
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