Hickory Wind - Crossing Devil's Bridge (1978) Vinyl LP • Psychedelic Folk

Catalog Number:

074

Musical Styles:

1970s, Acoustic Blues, American Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic Folk, Contemporary Folk, Country Folk, Folk Rock, Traditional Folk

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken and easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners, bottom right corner slightly unglued. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Valentine Lynn
2. Morrison's Jig
3. Rocky Mountain Glen
4. Sycamore Song
5. Da Wattle O't
6. The Weary Cutters
7. Life Of The Party
8. Crossing Devil's Bridge / Looking For Nessie
9. Song Of Noah
10. Sirba De La Perieni
11. Mordaith
12. Cricket On The Hearth
13. Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss
14. 3 Jigs

About The Record:

Crossing Devil's Bridge, by Hickory Wind, is a bluegrass and folk album celebrated for its innovative blend of traditional mountain music with modern influences, featuring standout use of the hammered dulcimer. The album, praised for its genre experimentation and high-quality songwriting, earned a 4.5/5 rating from reviewers for its refreshing sound, though it lacked a major radio hit, limiting its commercial success. Historically significant as a rare 1969 psychedelic-folk gem, its limited pressing made it a collector's item. Tracks like Valentine Lynn, Goin' Back, and Otto Wood are notable. The album's bold jacket design and scarcity have cemented its cult status among psych-folk fans worldwide.