The Peanut Butter Conspiracy: The Most Up Till Now - A History 1966-1970, 5CD Box Set

• FULSOME ASSEMBLAGE OF THE ESTEEMED WEST COAST OUTFIT, RENOWNED FOR THEIR SONGWRITING AND VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL BLEND.

• PRODUCED IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE BAND, THIS THE FIRST TIME THE PBC CATALOGUE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TOGETHER IN SUCH AN EXHAUSTIVE FASHION.

• 118 REMASTERED TRACKS WITH 36 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED, INCLUDING A FULL LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM 1967.

Despite their memorable name, The Peanut Butter Conspiracy remain one of the most underappreciated outfits of their time. Fusing folk-rock jangle with exquisite vocal harmonies and psychedelic experimentation, the Los Angeles-based group forged a distinct sound and identity across three albums and numerous 45s between 1966 and 1970. Characterized by lush vocal arrangements and an innovative instrumental accompaniment, The Peanut Butter sound captured the era’s spirit, yet somehow failed to achieve the commercial success of their contemporaries. Equally comfortable on the stages of San Francisco’s psychedelic ballrooms or within the slick recording environs of Hollywood, the band’s unique contribution to the vintage West Coast rock scene remains deserving of greater recognition and appreciation.

Covering all the material made under the PBC name, ‘The Most Up Till Now’ was assembled by aficionados Alec Palao and Gray Newell in collaboration with Alan Brackett, who granted unprecedented access to his personal vault. As well as the full complement of the band’s official releases for Columbia, Challenge and Vault, the set also features many of the soundtrack recordings that their three singers participated in at the behest of producer Stu Phillips. These tracks are supplemented by an exciting array of demos, outtakes, alternative versions, home recordings and a previously unheard live performance from 1967 that demonstrates that the PBC could effectively deliver their distinctive vocal/instrumental blend in person as well as the studio.

With carefully restored/remastered sound, detailed notes and a booklet rich in evocative visuals, ‘The Most Up Till Now: A History 1966-1970’ is truly the last word on a West Coast legend.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE

BC 1-9-6-6

1.  TIME IS AFTER YOU (single mix)

2.  1-9-6-7

3.  FLOATING DREAM (single mix)

4.  BIG BUMMER

5.  LOVE’S LAST GROUND

6.  EVENTUALLY

7.  FREE

8.  I’M FALLING

9.  WHAT I WANT IS YOU*

10.  IN THE MIDDLE

11. TWICE IS LIFE (acetate version)

12. THE MARKET PLACE (acetate version)*

13. YOU CAN’T BE FOUND (acetate version)*

14. WHY DID I GET SO HIGH (acetate version)*

15. IT’S A HAPPENING THING (acetate version)*

16. THE MOST UP TILL NOW (acetate version)*

17. FLOATING DREAM (acetate version)*

18. BIG BUMMER (alternative version)*

Bonus tracks - home recordings

19. ENCHANTED WORLD

20. NATURALLY (WINTRY WAYS)

21. SHUFFLE TUNE

22. LADY PLEASURE *

23. DON’T LET YOUR LOVE FADE AWAY*

24. TOMORROW

25. SWEEPING TIDES*

DISC TWO

THE PEANUT BUTTER CONSPIRACY IS SPREADING

1.  IT’S A HAPPENING THING

2.  THEN CAME LOVE

3.  TWICE IS LIFE

4.  SECOND HAND MAN

5.  YOU CAN’T BE FOUND

6.  WHY DID I GET SO HIGH

7.  DARK ON YOU NOW

8.  THE MARKET PLACE

9.  YOU SHOULD KNOW

10. THE MOST UP TILL NOW

11. YOU TOOK TOO MUCH

Bonus tracks

12. ROSES GONE

13. IT’S A HAPPENING THING (mono single version)

14. DARK ON YOU NOW (mono single version)

15.  LIGHT BULB BLUES

16.  FOOLHEARTED WOMAN

17. FLIGHT OF THE PSYCHEDELIC BUMBLE BEE

18. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY

19. TASTE OF SOMETHING NEW

20. MOMENT OF HAPPINESS

21. SHEDDING A LONELY TEAR*

22. SATURDAY*

23. GET OUT OF MY DREAMS

24. IT COMES AND GOES WITH THE WIND

DISC THREE

THE GREAT CONSPIRACY

1.  TURN ON A FRIEND (TO THE GOOD LIFE)

2.  LONELY LEAF

3.  PLEASURE

4.  TOO MANY DO

5.  LIVING, LOVING, LIFE

6.  INVASION OF THE POPPY PEOPLE

7.  CAPTAIN SANDWICH

8.  LIVING DREAM

9.  ECSTASY

10.  TIME IS AFTER YOU

11.  WONDERMENT

Bonus tracks

12.  PETER PAN

13.  SHIRLEY CAN YOU COME OUT & PLAY

14.  TURN ON A FRIEND (TO

THE GOOD LIFE) (alternative version)*

15.  IT’S SO HARD

16.  I’M A FOOL

17.  OUT OF PHASE

18.  STEP ASIDE (YOU’RE CRUSHING ALL THE FLOWERS) (alternative mix)*

19.  2,000 YEARS LATER (alternative mix)*

20.  IT’S SO HARD (demo version)*

21.  I’M A FOOL (demo version)*

22.  OUT OF PHASE (demo version)*

23.  LOVE CAME SO EASY

25. GREAT CONSPIRACY RADIO SPOT

DISC FOUR

FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

1.  NOW

2.  THE LOUDNESS OF YOUR SILENCE

3.  IT’S ALRIGHT

4.  WHAT DID I DO WRONG

5.  OUT IN THE COLD AGAIN

6.  BACK IN L.A.

7.  GONNA GET YOU HOME

8.  HAVE A LITTLE FAITH

9.  TRY AGAIN

10.  THINK

Bonus tracks

11.  GOOD FEELIN’

12.  SIMPLE THINGS

13.  RETURN HOME

14.  SHOW YOU THE WAY

15.  YOU’RE NOT GETTING INTO IT

16.  STAYIN’ INSIDE KINDA DAY

17.  LORD GIVE US PEACE*

18.  CAN YOU FEEL IT COMING ON*

19.  I MISS YOU

PBC At The Movies

20.  NO ONE SAYS A WORD (NO COMMUNICATION)

21.  CRYSTAL TEAR

22. ANGELS FROM HELL

23.  TOYS OF OUR TIME

24.  TRUE BELIEVERS

25.  LOVE AND ADMIRATION OF THE BROTHERHOOD SOCIETY OF SOUTH NAPA COUNTY

26.  YOU’RE GONNA GET A PIECE OF MY MIND

27.  COME TO ME, ANYTIME

28.  SOLITARY SANCTUARY

DISC FIVE

LIVE AT EAGLES AUDITORIUM 1967

1.  WONDERMENT*

2.  DARK ON YOU NOW*

3.  CAPTAIN SANDWICH*

4.  YOU TOOK TOO MUCH*

5.  TIME IS AFTER YOU*

6.  JUNKER BLUES*

7.  LIVING, LOVING, LIFE*

8.  PLEASURE*

9.  INVASION OF THE POPPY PEOPLE-LONELY LEAF*

10.  ECSTASY*

11.  TURN ON A FRIEND (TO THE GOOD LIFE)*

12.  LIVING DREAM*

13.  TOO MANY DO*

14.  WHY DID I GET SO HIGH*

15.  IT’S A HAPPENING THING*

*Previously Unissued