The Bevis Frond

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The
Bevis Frond is the musical project of guitarist/vocalist/songwriter
Nick SALOMON.  He played in psychedelic bands as early as the late 60s,
and legend has it he later began making records in his own home studio
after receiving a large cash settlement from a motorcycle accident. 
Overdubbing all the stuff coming out of his considerable imagination, he
produced a number of really far-out retro psych recordings in the 80s. 
Come the 90s, it gradually evolved into an actual band, and SALOMON
kept up a prolific output - not just psychedelic jams, but well-composed
songs augmented by his impressive guitar skills.  Adrian SHAW
(Hawkwind) and Andy WARD (Camel) were his rhythm section for a while. 
Basically a classic 60s / 70s act that just happened to record in the
80s and 90s.  They're still putting out albums every couple of years,
usually double-length albums that are surprisingly consistent and
professional sounding considering the "DIY" aesthetic he's based his
career on. 
Early stuff:

more early stuff:

And here's a number off their most recent album.

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HolyMoly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26133	Topic: The Bevis Frond Posted: January 17 2015 at 13:38
	Couldn't find a topic on this group, but I'm guessing there are at least a few fans of this group here. The Bevis Frond is the musical project of guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Nick SALOMON. He played in psychedelic bands as early as the late 60s, and legend has it he later began making records in his own home studio after receiving a large cash settlement from a motorcycle accident. Overdubbing all the stuff coming out of his considerable imagination, he produced a number of really far-out retro psych recordings in the 80s. Come the 90s, it gradually evolved into an actual band, and SALOMON kept up a prolific output - not just psychedelic jams, but well-composed songs augmented by his impressive guitar skills. Adrian SHAW (Hawkwind) and Andy WARD (Camel) were his rhythm section for a while. Basically a classic 60s / 70s act that just happened to record in the 80s and 90s. They're still putting out albums every couple of years, usually double-length albums that are surprisingly consistent and professional sounding considering the "DIY" aesthetic he's based his career on. Early stuff: more early stuff: And here's a number off their most recent album.
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dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20468	Posted: January 18 2015 at 12:17
	The only one I currently have is Inner Marshland from 1987...but I have heard a few other early ones. I like his stuff and mentioned them in the 'Psych ' thread.
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

Syzygy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 16 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 7003	Posted: January 20 2015 at 14:21
	I recently picked up a copy of Miasma and I've been getting into it.I'll probably explore a few more albums in the near future. I don't know why I didn't pick up on them sooner, especially as Nick Saloman was also a pretty strong contestant on Countdown some years ago.
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HolyMoly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26133	Posted: January 22 2015 at 14:54
	I've been very impressed with the more recent albums. They're all pretty similar sounding, but they all deliver the goods, with very little if any filler material.
	My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran

Mascodagama Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 30 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5111	Posted: January 27 2015 at 17:49
	I must have a dozen albums. New River Head is the best, an overlooked classic IMO. To my regret, never seen the Frond live.

HolyMoly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: April 01 2009 Location: Atlanta Status: Offline Points: 26133	Posted: January 27 2015 at 19:29
	I think New River Head is the best one too. That was the album that made me truly start to take him seriously. It was always just a bit of psychedelic fun before that, and then suddenly WHOA this guy really can play in the big leagues too.
	My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran