D.R. Hooker was a fairly elusive psych artist, both in his personal life and commercial releases.
His 1972 private pressing of 'The Truth' is seen by collectors as one of the defining private press psych releases in the US; the album got put back into circulation by a number of admiring labels/distributors, also appearing recently on the 'Stones Throw: Forge Your Own Chains/Heavy Psychedelic Ballads & Dirges' compilation album (with his song, "Forge Your Own Chains").
All the rarity aside, really just a quality recording/album. His arrangements are really song-oriented but he has gaps of improvisation/mystical lyrics that really makes this stand out.
Also included on this are a few (if not all?) tracks from his never released 2nd LP, 'Armageddon'.
'The Truth' Personnel
D.R. Hooker - Vocals, Guitar
Vincent de Paul Linus Pasternack - Guitar
George Sheck - Bass
Nick Oliva - Keyboards
Rick Sanders - Syntheziser
Art Ryerson - Drums, Electric Piano, Background Vocals
Haywood Sheck - Drums
Ken Lovelett - Percussion, Vibes
Dave Mason, Buddy Santori - Background Vocals
' Armageddon' personnel:
D.R. Hooker - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Carroll Yanni - Lead Guitar
Bert McDevitt - Drums
Bob Reardon - Keyboards
Steve Malkan - Bass
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