Serpent Power by The Serpent Power, released 8 July 1996, includes the following tracks: "Open House", "Nobody Blues", "Sky Baby", "Dope Again" and more.
This version of Serpent Power comes as a 1xCD. - 1967 RE-ISSUE FEAT. DAVID MELTZER
Originally released in 1967.
"The Serpent Power" is a seminal psychedelic rock album by the band The Serpent Power, released in 1967 on CD format by Vanguard. This self-titled debut captures the essence of San Francisco's vibrant late-60s music scene, blending folk-rock with experimental and Eastern influences. Standout tracks like "Open House" and "Endless Tunnel" showcase hypnotic guitar work, poetic lyrics, and innovative arrangements that have earned the album cult status among collectors and fans of psychedelic music. The Serpent Power was formed by poet David Meltzer and his wife Tina Meltzer; their unique artistic vision set them apart from contemporaries. Though not achieving mainstream commercial success at its release, the album has since been recognized as an underground classic influencing later generations of musicians. Vanguard Records is renowned for supporting groundbreaking artists across genres such as folk, blues, jazz, and rock?helping to launch or nurture careers of icons like Joan Baez and Country Joe & The Fish.