Strange – Translucent World(1973 USA Psychedelic Rock)Full Album

Terry Brooks & Strange was an American independent psychedelic blues-rock band led by guitarist Terry Brooks, active from the early 1970s to the 1990s. Known for their DIY approach and spacey, feedback-heavy sound, they released several albums on their own Outer Galaxie label and other independent labels, including Translucent World (1973) and To Earth With Love (1980). Key Details Leader: Terry Brooks (guitarist/vocalist). Origin: Active in Ohio, later associated with Florida. Style: Psychedelic rock, hard rock, blues-rock with heavy feedback and "spaced-out" guitar effects. Active Period: 1973–1998. Biography & Career Early Career: Terry Brooks began playing professionally in the early 1960s, notably performing as the only white musician in an all-black blues band on the "chitlin' circuit". Vietnam & Return: Brooks served in the Army in the mid-1960s, experiencing the Vietnam War, which influenced his later, intense musical style. The Strange: Upon returning to Ohio, he formed "The Strange" to play his original material. Independent Label: To maintain total artistic and financial control, Brooks released his music through his own label, Outer Galaxie, shunning major label involvement. Discography: Key releases include Translucent World (1973), To Earth With Love (1980), High Flyer (1981), and various collections. Style and Sound Guitar Style: Known for utilizing high-feedback, distorted, and experimental guitar techniques that predated similar sounds in bands like Hawkwind. Themes: Lyrics often covered both "Earth" (rock) and "Space" (experimental) themes. Tracks: All songs written by Terry R. Brooks except where noted. 01. Jimi - 00:00 02. Ruler Of The Universe - 04:41 03. The Kiss Of A Butterfly - 15:46 04. Hey Mr. Lonely Man - 21:49 05. Lost - 26:19 Personnel: - Terry R. Brooks - vocals, guitar - Bob Griffin - bass - Don Hastle - drums