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RezZ · 11-19-2009, 10:18 PM

Very surprised to not see a thread on these guys. Definitely a pinnacle in anyone's psychedelic archive. QMS is truly one of the first bands of its genre, leading many other bands to follow from the mid 60's on. I only wish I was not 19 and could have seen them live back in the day. Lately Iv been into there Self Titled which is in all aspects a perfect album.

I have not heard there late albums with newer members, anyone have a take on that before I check it out?

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STUDIO DISCOGRAPHY

Original band:

* Revolution (movie soundtrack) (UAS 5185 (1968)) with Steve Miller Band & Mother Earth
* Quicksilver Messenger Service (1968)
* Happy Trails (1969)

With Nicky Hopkins:

* Shady Grove (1969)
* Just for Love (1970)
* What About Me (1970)

Hawaiian Albums:

* Just for Love (1970)
* What About Me (1970)

Quicksilver under Dino Valente:

* Quicksilver (1971)
* Comin' Thru (1972)

Reunion:

* Solid Silver (1975)

Gary Duncan's revival:

* Peace By Piece (1986)
* Shape Shifter Vols. 1 & 2 (1996)
* Live at Fieldstone (1997)
* Shapeshifter Vols. 3 & 4 (2006)
* Strange Trim (2006)

**mojopinuk** · 11-20-2009, 03:18 AM

These were my next stop actually. Im gonna grab their first two albums and ill let you know the verdict. Lookin forward to it.

RezZ · 11-20-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

These were my next stop actually. Im gonna grab their first two albums and ill let you know the verdict. Lookin forward to it.

You will like it or die.

sidewinder · 11-20-2009, 04:24 PM

I've still only heard the self-titled. It hasn't floored me, which is why I haven't moved on...but what would you suggest next?

RezZ · 11-20-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I've still only heard the self-titled. It hasn't floored me, which is why I haven't moved on...but what would you suggest next?

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sidewinder · 11-20-2009, 09:07 PM

Cool thanks.

Man, looking at that discography, it's amazing how prolific artists were back then. Versus now. I think these days too many artists are perfectionists. They may release good work, but I can't help but wonder what their material would sound like if it was a bit more spontaneous.

RezZ · 11-21-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Cool thanks.

Man, looking at that discography, it's amazing how prolific artists were back then. Versus now. I think these days too many artists are perfectionists. They may release good work, but I can't help but wonder what their material would sound like if it was a bit more spontaneous.

I personally blame technology. To be considered a decent piece today it must almost sound "perfect". Odly enough im going into the music tech field, but I hope to one day help bring back musics spontaneity.

11-19-2009, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
RezZ Twangbanger Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA, USA Posts: 3,129	quicksilver messenger service Very surprised to not see a thread on these guys. Definitely a pinnacle in anyone's psychedelic archive. QMS is truly one of the first bands of its genre, leading many other bands to follow from the mid 60's on. I only wish I was not 19 and could have seen them live back in the day. Lately Iv been into there Self Titled which is in all aspects a perfect album. I have not heard there late albums with newer members, anyone have a take on that before I check it out? ----------------------------------------------------------------- STUDIO DISCOGRAPHY Original band: * Revolution (movie soundtrack) (UAS 5185 (1968)) with Steve Miller Band & Mother Earth * Quicksilver Messenger Service (1968) * Happy Trails (1969) With Nicky Hopkins: * Shady Grove (1969) * Just for Love (1970) * What About Me (1970) Hawaiian Albums: * Just for Love (1970) * What About Me (1970) Quicksilver under Dino Valente: * Quicksilver (1971) * Comin' Thru (1972) Reunion: * Solid Silver (1975) Gary Duncan's revival: * Peace By Piece (1986) * Shape Shifter Vols. 1 & 2 (1996) * Live at Fieldstone (1997) * Shapeshifter Vols. 3 & 4 (2006) * Strange Trim (2006) __________________ --- -- - Welcome, RezZ. You last visited: Yesterday at 08:07 AM Private Messages: Unread 0, Total 12. Read more: Stoner Rock Is Here To Stay

11-20-2009, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
sidewinder Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,287	I've still only heard the self-titled. It hasn't floored me, which is why I haven't moved on...but what would you suggest next? __________________ last.fm \| My collection at RateYourMusic.com

11-20-2009, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
sidewinder Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,287	Cool thanks. Man, looking at that discography, it's amazing how prolific artists were back then. Versus now. I think these days too many artists are perfectionists. They may release good work, but I can't help but wonder what their material would sound like if it was a bit more spontaneous. __________________ last.fm \| My collection at RateYourMusic.com

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