{"product_id":"writing-on-the-wall-the-power-of-the-picts-vinyl-lp-pre-order-out-8-21-26","title":"Writing On The Wall - The Power of The Picts (Vinyl LP) PRE-ORDER - Out 8\/21\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a pre-order. It will ship on or around 8\/21\/26\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in Edinburgh in 1966 as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Jury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWriting On The Wall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e evolved from a fierce soul-based live act into one of the most powerful and theatrical hard psychedelic rock bands to emerge from the UK underground. Inspired first by American soul and R\u0026amp;B and later transformed by exposure to West Coast psychedelia through artists like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Doors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the band developed a unique sound combining heavy organ-driven psych, proto-progressive experimentation, hard rock aggression and dramatic stagecraft. Fronted by the charismatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinnie Paterson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and powered by the dynamic interplay of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilly Finlayson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Scott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Scott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJimmy Hush\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Writing On The Wall quickly became notorious for their explosive concerts at legendary venues such as Middle Earth and The Marquee Club. Their intense performances earned support from BBC DJ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Peel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who invited the band to record multiple sessions for his influential \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTop Gear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e radio show. In 1969 the band released their sole album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Power Of The Picts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on the short-lived Middle Earth label, linked to the hippie club with the same name. Today regarded as a cornerstone of British heavy psychedelic rock, the album fused dark Doors-inspired atmospheres, crushing Hammond organ, extended improvisation and proto-metal energy years ahead of its time. Despite critical praise, major live popularity and opportunities to break internationally -- including a triumphant appearance before 60,000 people at Brazil's Rio Song Festival -- the band's career became trapped in management disputes, failed label deals and bad luck. This reissue, sanctioned by original member Jimmy Hush, tells the full story of a band that should have stood alongside contemporaries such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Purple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWishbone Ash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Remastered sound with original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve. Includes insert with liner notes by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Wells\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with input by drummer Jimmy Hush and rare photos\/memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackpot Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48227383673050,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/5705\/3402\/files\/GUESS276LP_CU.jpg?v=1784156401","url":"https:\/\/jackpotrecords.com\/products\/writing-on-the-wall-the-power-of-the-picts-vinyl-lp-pre-order-out-8-21-26","provider":"Jackpot Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}