Psycho Fills & The Automatics – Episode 1 (CD, 1999, Independent)

Why This CD Matters
Episode 1 captures the adventurous spirit of Vermont’s late-1990s underground music community through a mix of psychedelic rock, funk grooves, jam-band improvisation, and experimental songwriting. The album reflects the era’s DIY recording culture, where regional bands blended multiple genres outside mainstream commercial expectations. Independent releases like this serve as important snapshots of local creative scenes that rarely received wider national distribution.

Collector Note
Original 1999 US independent pressing preserved through Vermont music archival circles. Experimental Vermont rock CDs from this period are difficult to locate, particularly sealed copies from small independent runs.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: M unopened new copy
Case: NM with minimal shelf wear
Booklet: NM with clean inserts and original artwork

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Independent
Country: USA
Released: 1999
Genre: Rock, Funk Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic
Style: Jam Rock, Fusion, Funk, Psychedelic Indie

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist

The Welcome Smile – 6:23
Mr. Tuner – 3:44
Instant King – 5:35
Fractured, Absurd – 4:33
Starin’ Look in the Mirror – 3:15
Happy Birthday – 3:43
Seat of Souls – 3:46
The Mule – 3:09
Free the Time – 5:45
This Must Be – 5:03
Mr. Will I Die? – 5:50
Workers Dream – 3:42
Epilogue – :50

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
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