(Review from allmusic, myspace.com)

Venezuelan band Ladies WC’s sole album, like that of many one-offs from the Latin American late-’60s rock scene, is caught somewhere between moments of individual flair and amiable imitation of obvious favorites. Their love of Paul Butterfield, early Steve Miller, Cream is instantly recognizable.

The 10 songs here represent, for the most part, prime acid rock. Recorded in 1969, it feels like it, with wah and fuzz represented in spades. Scott’s vocals are strong and clear, with that high-end wail you can hear in so many Nuggets-era bands. Showing some of their blues heritage, they pull out the harmonica for emphasis on a number of songs, with “Put That In Your Pipe and Smoke It” a particularly good example of Scott’s skill there.

The 34 minutes range from “I Can’t See Straight” and its harmonica and guitar lead to the vocal harmonies of “And Everywhere I See The Shadow of That Life,” with a break featuring some truly blazing psych lead guitar. In general, actually, this album belongs to Casta’s lead guitar displays. From brittle, high-end twangs to watery wah and, best of all, totally space-bound fiery fuzz, he makes me wish the band had recorded more albums.

A few of the songs veer from the blues-centered rock. “To Walk On Water” is really a pop song, slow and more orchestrated than most of the others here. The vocals are more in a crooner style than the usual rock feel, but it still works. “The Time Of Hope Is Gone” feels somewhat more calculated, very much of its time. With organ and ending with a portentous spoken-word section, it’s a reasonable attempt at overtly mystical psychedelia.

The studio work throughout the album contains a number of nice touches, as they toss in sound effects to liven things up. From the opening toilet flush to a baby crying, they were clearly having fun with it.

Definitely a good find, Ladies W.C. can stand with many of the psych stars of the time. The original album only received a pressing of 4,000 in 1969 — it’s still one of the more enjoyable albums to get a digital revival.

Line-up:
- Steve Scott / bass, vocals, harmonica
- Adib Casta / lead guitar, organ
- Jaime Seijas / rhythm guitar
- Mario Seijas / drums

Track List:
01. People – 2:41
02. I Can’t See Straight – 3:20
03. To Walk On Water – 3:26
04. Heavens Comming Up – 4:22
05. And Everywhere I See Shadow Of That Life – 3:25
06. Searching For Meeting Place – 2:49
07. Put That In Your Pipe And Smoke It – 3:11
08. The Time Of Hope Is Gone – 2:35
09. Blues – 2:53
10. I Am Gonna Be – 5:48

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