When Landslide cut their album Two Sided Fantasy on Capitol
Records, the band and the label probably had no clue that everything
would end so fast. The album became a rare collectors item because
of their lack of success. I am sure the album disappeared from LP
racks in stores very quickly giving it the hard to find tag that turned
it into a valued and sought after piece.
This was a good rock band that had a sound comparable to Cream
and at times early Santana. They did not do anything special
or out of the ordinary, at least not anything that was unique at the
time that would separate them from all the other bands doing the same
thing. Possibly, with more time to develop as a group and a campaign
to spread the word about their music, it may have changed the outcome of their fate.
We have evidence of their efforts and one that has survived many years
on this reissue. The fact that this LP resurfaced is a nod to their
legacy. It does not matter how short their stay in the music world
was or the importance to the history of music, they were a part of
the early 70s rock that would become the classic rock that you now
hear on top rock radio stations to this day. I read a review that
considered their labors as inconsequential, I do not agree. If in
fact what they recorded did not matter, this album would not have
become a collectors item nor would music fans have the opportunity
to hear it again today. Indeed this is not a great memorable album
that ranks amongst the all-time classics; it is however, a solid and enjoyable listen.
Side One
1. Doin' What I Want - 5:08
2. Creepy Feelin' - 4:01
3. Everybody Knows (Slippin') - 7:18
4. Dream Traveler - 4:37
Side Two
1. Susan - 5:54
2. Sad and Lonely- 3:01
3. Little Bird - 4:58
4. Happy - 5:51
Landslide Was:
Tommy Caglioti - Percussion, Drums, Sitar
Joseph Caruate - Guitar
Ed Cass - Percussion, Drums, Vocals
Bobby Sallustio - Bass, Guitar (Bass)
Billy Savoca - Guitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
