One Nation Underground

Tom Rapp, an 18-year-old draft resister and college dropout living in Eaugallie, Florida, sent a small unsolicited reel of tape to ESP.

Bernard Stollman invited him to bring his musicians to New York, where they recorded their acclaimed debut, One Nation Underground, in 1967. Less than a year later, they released the equally strong follow-up, Balaklava.

Roger Crissinger (org, hpsc, clavioline)
Wayne Harley (autoharp, bj, mand, vib, oscillator, harmony vo)
Tom Rapp (g, vo)
Lane Lederer (bag, ehr, h, sarangui, cel, finger cymb, vo)
Warren Smith (d, per)
Swine Chorus (harmony vocal group)

Psychedelic-folk debut from one of the most erudite, literate minds in rock, Thomas D. Rapp (and the first of his ever-changing Swine). Although the songs here lack some cohesion, this is still a stunning piece of work, from the nightmarish sleeve art -- the "Hell Panel" from Hieronymus Bosch's 15th century painting "Garden of Delights" -- to the strange yet powerful songs. - Peter Kurtz

“…an omni-present 'n' undisputed semi-masterpiece it is and almost a perfect album if there is such a thing…”  Benbenek

Musicians: Roger Crissinger / Wayne Harley / Tom Rapp / Lane Lederer / Warren Smith / Swine Chorus