The Stark Reality* – Discovers Hoagy Carmichael's Music Shop

Apparently this album was devised to traumatize young children and create future dope fiends and rare record collectors. This is The Peanuts soundtrack for Charlie Brown's even more depressed and socially challenged little brother who has completely turned his back on society and ed a doomsday cult of fellow disaffected kids.

Quite likely to give kids nightmares for life! A rare oddity and a good album. Good not great!

The recording itself isn’t spectacular, however the separation, depth, and quality of pressing really shine. Buy with confidence, this pressing may truly be definitive.

An essential jazz/psych masterpiece that belongs in every collection!! The soundstage is wide and deep too

For anyone interested, I added images of the press kit that came with my copy - two photographs of the band and a scan of some press.

Amazing quality. Sound is very nice. Sounds AAA! At least 10 words must be entered. Please enter at least 2 more.

Worth every damn dollar I spent on it. Get it while it's available. Pressing is outstanding and from a music standpoint these levels are rarely ever reached. Recommended 200%

What is the big f^*#king deal? There's fuzz and ring modulator on the vibes. It's not close to 'Bitches Brew' or even Larry Coryell. Great pressing though. I'm sure I'll make mad loot off this later as copies disappear and the legend continues to grow.

both a curiosity and an amazing collection of "improvised" psychedelic blues rock and distorted jazz fusion...for kids? press is flat, silent, with loud, balanced mastering, clearly showing what's going on with this unique band.

Love Egon’s ion and taste for music, but his record label had let the music down, with pressing or mastering choices at times.I’ve had the previous NAR of this release. Was a huge disappointment and I sold it, this new version cut by Bernie is superb. So have to say a huge Thankyou to Egon for putting it right, just hope he revisits them Axelrod albums now with the same treatment.
Essential album, great pressing and value 🙏🏼