The Orient Express - Self-Titled (1969) | Raga Rock / Middle Eastern Psych | Full Vinyl Rip

The Orient Express - Self-Titled. Released 1969 in the US on Mainstream Records S/6117. I’m posting this one because it's a great example of 1960s "Raga Rock." The band was a trio with members from France, Iran, and Belgium, so the Middle Eastern sound is a core part of the songwriting rather than just an effect. This is widely considered one of the "big" titles in the Mainstream Records catalog, right up there with the early Big Brother and Amboy Dukes releases in terms of collectibility. You’ll hear a lot of traditional instruments on this record, including the oud and sitar. If you are looking for a copy, originals on Mainstream can be tough to find in clean shape, but there have been some decent reissues over the years that make this music a lot more 🔥 Standout Tracks Birds Of India: A good look at how they blended strings with Eastern melodies. Train To Bombay: One of the more melodic and rhythmic tracks on the album. Cobra Fever: The closer. It’s very atmospheric and heavy on the instrumentation. 🎸 If you like these bands, check this out: The Devil's Anvil Kaleidoscope (US) Quintessence John Berberian This is a full vinyl rip from my personal copy. 💿 Tracklist 00:00 Fruit Of The Desert 02:56 Dance For Me 05:48 Layla 09:36 Birds Of India 13:29 Train To Bombay 16:23 Caravan Of Silk 19:13 Azaar 23:48 For A Moment 26:03 Impulse (42 Drums) 30:49 A Little Star 33:19 Cobra Fever 📷 Follow me on Instagram for more vinyl rips: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_piper/ 🎧 Full vinyl rips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9pEOi1yCUyAZikNmWVdz8Hn #vinylrip #theorientexpress #ragarock #psychrock #rarevinyl #vinylpiper