Proud Flesh Soothseer is a 1968 album by Linn County. The album predominantly features lengthy blues rock and psychedelic rock jams typical of its era. It barely sold and didn't chart. Cave Song was co-written by the band's previous bassist Bob Miskimen, despite him not being featured on the album.

Proud Flesh Soothseer
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 1968
Recorded1968 at Amigo & Annex Studios, Los Angeles
GenrePsychedelic rock, blues rock, acid rock, psychedelic soul
Length39:25
LabelMercury Records
ProducerJohn Cabalka & Abe Kesh
Linn County chronology
Proud Flesh Soothseer
(1968)
Fever Shot
(1969)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone(neutral) [1]

In October 2011, the album was given its first reissue on CD, and remains the only album by Linn County that is currently in print.

Track listing

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Side 1

  1. "Think" (L. Pauling) - 3:31
  2. "Lower Lemons" (S. Miller, L. Easter, F. Walk) - 4:06
  3. "Moon Food" (S. Miller, L. Easter, F. Walk, D. Long) - 6:30
  4. "Cave Song" (S. Miller, B. Miskimen) - 4:28

Side 2

  1. "Protect & Serve/Bad Things" (S. Miller, L. Easter, F. Walk) - 14:12
  2. "Fast Days" (S. Miller, F. Walk) - 6:44

Personnel

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Production

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  • Produced by John Cabalka and Abe Kesh
  • Engineered by Hank Cicalo
  • Arrangements by Shorty Rodgers

References

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  1. ^ Greenberg, Jerrold (9 November 1968). "Reviews". Rolling Stone. San Francisco: Straight Arrow Publishers, Inc.