“COOLEY – MUNSON II” – Cooley – Munson
Release Date: December 2019
Record Label(s): SUNDAZED MUSIC – Nashville / New York (Digital Album Release)
ALM MUSIC – (CD Release)
Credits:
Alan Munson – Lead Vocals, Backing Harmony Vocals, Bass Guitar, Drums/Percussion
Bill Cooley – Electric, Acoustic Guitars
All Songs Written By Alan Munson (ASCAP) – Copyright 2019
Songs Arranged By Bill Cooley and Alan Munson
Songs Arranged By Bill Cooley and Alan Munson
CD Graphic Design and Layout by Kirsten Anderson
Press / Reviews:
…… The legendary mellow Psychedelic Folk duo of the 1970’s, the “Cooley-Munson” Duo, with Alan Munson and Bill Cooley, has reunited and released a long awaited new album! The new 2019 album “Cooley-Munson II” is a sequel to their earlier duo album “In Debt” which was released in 1972 in Santa Barbara California on the independent label (Studio West Records). The original 1972 “In Debt” LP is a very rare collector’s album (LP) and is famous with the Psych fans as a masterpiece of gentle folk rock, with a psychedelic feel. The sequel “Cooley-Munson II” album, includes all new original songs by Alan Munson, splendid music, vocals and performing. It does not make you feel the long 47 year gap at all, and is as good as the original “In Debt” album. It features a fantastic atmosphere with acoustic guitars and majestic vocal harmony. It can be said that it is a new folk psychedelic masterpiece.
– Kawada Hisao – (DiscUnion – Japan)
– Kawada Hisao – (DiscUnion – Japan)
……. The “Cooley – Munson” Duo has now produced another all original album with their own unique, very personal musical styling, and great variety. This is one of those truly unique records where it’s hard to put a finger on influences, as it really doesn’t sound like anyone else (which is a good thing). Great songwriting, vocals, arrangements and overall musicianship. A really solid and professionally recorded album project. – Backstreet Music (UK)
“ONE MAN’S JOURNEY” – Alan Munson
Release Date: August 2018
Record Label: SUNDAZED MUSIC / MODERN HARMONIC Records – Nashville / New York
Credits:
Alan Munson – Lead and Backing Harmony Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums/Percussion
Bill Cooley – Acoustic Guitar (“In The Rain”), Lead Guitar (“Sightly Sue”, “I Need A Change”)
All Songs Written By Alan Munson (ASCAP) – Copyright 2018
Mastered by Joe Lizzi and Bob Irwin for Sundazed / Modern Harmonic Records
Album project managed by Jay Millar (Sundazed Music)
Album Design and Graphics by Jon Hunt (Sundazed Music)
Album compiled by Klemen Breznikar for Sundazed Music
Production Coordinated by Stephanie Kennedy. Special thanks to Austin Gray and Brian Thompson (Sundazed Music).
Press / Reviews:
…… Sundazed Music/ Modern Harmonic Records has produced and released a 2018 compilation album of Alan Munson’s music. “One Man’s Journey” is a blend of singer-songwriter music, accompanied by beautiful guitar and vocals. All of the songs represent the artist in the best possible way, in a way he needs to be heard. It would be unfair to place Munson’s music in a single genre — it’s a fusion of mellow California psychedelic folk rock with the amazing atmosphere of the times. His recorded songs have a very intimate feel. Wonderful harmonies and meaningful lyrics will get deep under your skin, and the “stripped down” production gives these songs an even more intense personal ambiance. Munson has been actively working in music since his late teen years. He is most well known as a solo artist, a singer-songwriter, and for his previous album releases. “One Man’s Journey” is an essential compilation album and collection of Alan’s musical highlights.
– Klemen Breznikar – ( It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine )
Alan Munson “One Man’s Journey” Video (“Sightly Sue”) Produced by Sundazed Music / Modern Harmonic Records
A VIDEO produced by Sundazed Music / Modern Harmonic Records for the August 2018 release of the Alan Munson – “ONE MAN’S JOURNEY” album
Available for viewing on Youtube :
and on the Sundazed Music web site:
“THE ROAD GOES ON” – Alan Munson
‘Release Date: March 2010
Record label: ALM Music / W/W Distribution – Guerssen Records. Catalonia Spain
Credits:
All Instruments, Lead vocals, and Backing Harmony Vocals performed by Alan Munson, except lead / slide guitar on the title song performed by Bill Cooley.
Album Graphic Design, CD Booklet Design and Layout by Kirsten Anderson
All Songs Written and Arranged By Alan Munson (ASCAP) – Copyright 2008
Press / Reviews:
Alan Munson is a singer-songwriter revered in the Acid Archives universe who recorded three small masterpieces over the course of the 70’s in California. Following LP and CD reissues by Guerssen Records, Munson returned in 2010 with “The Road Goes On” and proved that he has not missed a step in the intervening years.
– Yoga Records – ( Hollywood, California )
Alan wrote and arranged all 10 songs included on this new CD release. The music style is a fairly laid-back, rock-based sound, with some folk-rock and blues influences coming through. Strong emphasis on lyrical content and up-front vocals. Alan performs all lead and background vocals; plays electric, acoustic and bass guitars, keyboards and percussion. The same great harmony vocals, the same top-notch songwriting. Old mate Bill Cooley of Cooley-Munson fame shows up to collaborate on the song ‘The Road Goes On’. CD has an 8-page booklet with lyrics.
– Antoni Gorgues – ( Guerssen Records – Catalonia, Spain )
Alan Munson is well known to the fans of both Singer-Songwriter and Psychedelic music, for his miraculous early LP album releases. At last, he has released a new CD album “The Road Goes On”. This wonderful album renews your sense of Alan’s talent as a melody maker. From the very first track, the soft vocals and the mellow sound, you will surely understand it is a great album.
– Disk Union – ( Tokyo, Japan )
– Disk Union – ( Tokyo, Japan )
“FIRST LIGHT” – Alan Munson
Release Info: Original Release in March 1979
Parallax Records – Santa Barbara, Calif
Album Reissued in April 2008 by
Guerssen Records – Catalonia, SPAIN
Credits:
All Instruments, Lead vocals, and Backing Harmony Vocals performed by Alan Munson
Album Graphic Design and Photography by Ron Munson.
Original Mastering by Dick Dias (Creative Sound Studios – San Jose, Calif)
Remastered at Shadoks Music Studio, Germany
All Songs Written and Arranged By Alan Munson (ASCAP) – Copyright 1979
Press / Reviews
The “First light” album doesn’t easily fit into a music category box. The songs range from psych rock, to some fairly “laid back” folk-rock, and even a song with a country rock feel. Instruments played on the record include electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass and drums. Lead solos are all played on electric guitar; a “clean” sound on the acoustic based songs and guitar effects were used on the psych rock songs. Strong lead vocals and background harmony vocals, making this another excellent album as a result. Also one unreleased bonus track is added, all remastered from the original tapes. First time ever reissue as well.
– Antoni Gorgues – ( Guerssen Records Catalonia Spain )
– Antoni Gorgues – ( Guerssen Records Catalonia Spain )
The mellow vocals and acoustic guitar, background vocals and harmony are interwoven into a beautiful sound that is absolutely fabulous. It is sure to become one of the albums you want to include in your favorites of 2008. Amazing!!
– Disk Union ( Tokyo, Japan )
– Disk Union ( Tokyo, Japan )
Vocally Munson’s gentle voice stays close to the Crosby, Stills and Nash harmony format at all times. The multi layered vocals and Munson’s apt guitar parts are always mellow and often enlightening.
– Shindig Magazine ( Jan-Feb 2009 Issue )
– Shindig Magazine ( Jan-Feb 2009 Issue )
“GOOD MORNING WORLD” – Alan Munson
Release Info: Original Release in January 1975
Parallax Records – Santa Barbara, Calif
Album Reissued in April 2008 by
Guerssen Records – Catalonia, SPAIN
Credits:
All Instruments, Lead vocals, and Backing Harmony Vocals performed by Alan Munson
Album Graphic Design and Layout by Marc Argenter for Guerssen Records Spain.
Remastered at Shadoks Music Studio, Germany
All Songs Written and Arranged By Alan Munson (ASCAP) – Copyright 1975
Press / Reviews
Alan Munson, the songwriter of Cooley-Munson duo, continued the folk-rock way. It took him some time, but in 1975 he was ready for what is (for him, and for me too), his best 70’s work. We, at Guerssen, think “Good Morning World” is a killer album!
Incredibly, “Good Morning World” was only released in cassette, and in a limited run. Under these circumstances, I’m so glad to put this out at last the way it should be. “Good Morning World” includes nine original, acoustic based songs with a mellow psych and folk rock sound across this album. Meaningful and understandable lyrics, delivered by “close-up” lead vocals, and background harmony vocals. Instruments played on the album include 6 string acoustic guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar, electric bass and percussion.
– Antoni Gorgues – ( Guerssen Records Catalonia Spain )
– Antoni Gorgues – ( Guerssen Records Catalonia Spain )
Munson’s album project, Good Morning World may be his strongest effort. This mellow spin on the west coast sound resembles a Curt Boettcher production (The Millennium, Sagittarius) that doesn’t try as hard. It’s that good.
– Yoga Records – ( Hollywood, California )
– Yoga Records – ( Hollywood, California )
Alan’s appeal is in his ability as a songwriter and composer as well as his sweet vocals. With an electric sound as a back-up, he skillfully utilizes the beautiful acoustic sounds. Already having composed more than 400 songs, we can only hope that with this comeback Alan will continue to provide us with more beautiful sounds.– Disk Union, ( Tokyo, Japan )
The beautiful vocal harmonies on this solo album are still there, as if he never quit as a duo…
– “Psyche Van Het Folk”, Radio Centraal, Antwerp, Belgium
– “Psyche Van Het Folk”, Radio Centraal, Antwerp, Belgium
“GOOD MORNING WORLD” – Alan Munson
(Original 1975 Release)
Release Info: Original Release in January 1975 (ON CASSETTES)
Parallax Records – Santa Barbara, Calif
Credits:
All Instruments, Lead vocals, and Backing Harmony Vocals performed by Alan Munson
All Songs Written and Arranged By Alan Munson (ASCAP) – Copyright 1975
“IN DEBT” – Cooley-Munson
Release Info: Original Release in June 1972
Studio West Productions – Santa Barbara, Calif
Album Reissued in April 2008 by
Guerssen Records – Catalonia, SPAIN
Credits:
Bill Cooley – Lead Guitar, Bass. Guitarone, Percussion
Alan Munson – Lead vocals, Backing Harmony Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Album Graphic Design and Photography by Ron Munson.
Original Mastering by Custom Fidelity – Hollywood, Calif)
Album Production by Monarch Records Los Angeles, Calf
Remastered at Shadoks Music Studio, Germany
All Songs Written and Arranged By Alan Munson (ASCAP), except “One Long Day”
written by Bill Cooley
Copyright 1972
Press / Reviews
“In Debt” is a major collectable item with the folk-rock and psychedelic rock listeners and collectors. Today, original copies of this record fetch quite interesting sums when changing hands in record fairs or internet auctions. All tracks are original compositions, and the style is very personal. It’s folk-rock, but many tracks are quite psychedelic too. But don’t look close for influences, they will not come to mind that easily. Bill and Alan had their own psychedelic folk-rock style. Never reissued before in any format, now here we come with a splendid reissue. Remastered sound taken from the original master tapes. A must!!
– Antoni Gorgues – ( Guerssen Records – Catalonia, Spain )
One of the greatest private folk-rock releases of all time … killer record.
– Academy Records NY
– Academy Records NY
“In Debt” is a serious collectable, private pressed LP by Cooley-Munson. A combination of minimal production, and quirky psychedelic folk-rock, this extremely catchy album deserves every bit of hype it continues to receive.
– Anthology Records
– Anthology Records
