Space Opera - Space Opera (1972 US, Fort Worth Texas, Epic) | Psych Prog Rock Vinyl Rip

Here’s my copy of Space Opera, released in 1972 on Epic Records. The band came out of Fort Worth, Texas, and blended progressive rock, psychedelia, and folk into a sound that feels both earthy and futuristic. The harmonies, intricate guitars, and layered production give it a timeless atmosphere. This was their debut album and one of the more overlooked early 70s psych-prog LPs from the American South. The songwriting moves between gentle acoustic passages and complex instrumental sections with surprising dynamics and tone. The 12-string guitars and vocal layers really shine here, giving it that open, spacious feel. Ripped from my stereo Santa Maria pressing. Standout tracks for me: Holy River, Country Max, and Prelude — each one shows a different side of the band’s sound, from melodic and reflective to fully expansive. Similar artists: Spirit, Moody Blues, Gypsy, Help Yourself, and Crosby Stills & Nash. 📷 More vinyl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_piper/ 🎧 Full Vinyl Rips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9pEOi1yCUyAZikNmWVdz8Hn Timestamps 00:00 Country Max 03:16 Holy River 08:35 Outlines 12:41 Guitar Suite 20:07 My Telephone Artist (Has Come And Gone) 23:49 Riddle 26:52 Prelude No. 4 30:41 Lookout 33:26 Blue Ridge Mountains 35:37 Over And Over #SpaceOpera #HolyRiver #1972Vinyl #EpicRecords #FortWorth #TexasRock #PsychRock #ProgRock #VinylRip #VinylCommunity #VinylCollector #ObscurePsych #VinylPiper