Mac Gayden - Hymn to the Seeker (1976) Vinyl LP • Woodwind, Jazz, Country, Rock

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Lyric 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.)

Tracks:

1. Rejoice The Dawn
2. Steppin' Stone
3. Someone Whispered
4. Standin' In The Background
5. Life Is Just A Pantomime
6. Here We Meet Again
7. To Our Ancestors
8. Colors Of The Rainbow
9. The Minstrel Is Free At Last
10. Hymn To The Seeker
11. If I Could I'd Set You Free

About The Record:

Hymn to the Seeker, 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’ Hotel California and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, it reflects a mystical and experimental shift from Gayden’s earlier Southern rock roots. The album features tracks like Someone Whispered and The Minstrel Is Free at Last, 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.