Cowsills - Captain Sad and His Ship of Fools (1968) Vinyl LP • Indian Lake

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Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases, moderate scuffing, surface impressions and abrasions and discoloration spots (front/back); sticker residue near top-right. Inner-gate has some discoloration spots. Inner-sleeve is original (MGM ads); two seams partially split. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Some shelf-wear along side-edges and corners. Split from top corner of left-edge. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Captain Sad And His Ship Of Fools
2. Make The Music Flow
3. Indian Lake
4. Ask The Children
5. Who Can Teach A Songbird To Sing
6. The Bridge
7. The Path Of Love
8. Newspaper Blanket
9. Meet Me At The Wishing Well
10. The Fantasy World Of Harry Faversham
11. Painting The Day
12. Can't Measure The Cost Of A Woman Lost

About The Record:

Captain Sad and His Ship of Fools by The Cowsills, is a sunshine pop album featuring the family's signature lush vocal harmonies and melodic arrangements, with standout tracks including the title song Captain Sad and His Ship of Fools written by band members Bill and Bob Cowsill, the upbeat Indian Lake penned by Tony Romeo, and other highlights like Make the Music Flow and Ask the Children. The album showcases a mix of original compositions and covers, reflecting the era's bubblegum and pop rock influences, with contributions from songwriters such as David Gates and even Graham Nash on one track. It stands out for its stellar production and harmonious blend, earning praise from fans as a fantastic representation of the group's sound despite not achieving massive commercial dominance. Indian Lake became a notable single, reaching No. 10 on the charts.