{"product_id":"abcd-960","title":"Mac Gayden - Hymn to the Seeker (1976) Vinyl LP • Woodwind, Jazz, Country, Rock","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e ABCD-960\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Country Rock, Doo-Wop, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Soul Jazz, Southern Rock, Spiritual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eLyric insert included. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and some surface impressions (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (ABC logo); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Notch in bottom-right.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRejoice The Dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSteppin' Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSomeone Whispered\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStandin' In The Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLife Is Just A Pantomime\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHere We Meet Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTo Our Ancestors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eColors Of The Rainbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Minstrel Is Free At Last\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHymn To The Seeker\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf I Could I'd Set You Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHymn to the Seeker,\u003c\/span\u003e by Mac Gayden, is a distinctive blend of jazz, soul, country, and spiritual elements, showcasing Gayden's innovative guitar work and introspective songwriting. Recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami alongside iconic albums like the Eagles’ \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHotel California\u003c\/span\u003e and Fleetwood Mac’s \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRumours\u003c\/span\u003e, it reflects a mystical and experimental shift from Gayden’s earlier Southern rock roots. The album features tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSomeone Whispered\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Minstrel Is Free at Last\u003c\/span\u003e, which incorporate woodwind arrangements and tight, Steely Dan-esque production, though it leans into what some critics call pretentious pseudo-mysticism. The album recieved critical praise for its adventurous sound and it remains a cult favorite rather than a commercial success. Its historical significance lies in Gayden’s pioneering wah-wah slide guitar technique and his role in Nashville’s evolving music scene, bridging country, rock, and soul in the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793742393625,"sku":"ABCD-960","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-mac_gayden-hymn_to_the_seeker.jpg?v=1783554359","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/abcd-960","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}