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Christian Peintner:
"Square Well" is one side of the earliest known single by Miami-area singer-songwriter Moss Lynch, released in 1970 on Twin Record Productions (TRP-18). Blending folk-rock, psychedelia, and subtle jazz influences, the song features a memorable bass line, sophisticated arrangement, and an atmospheric mood that foreshadows the style Moss Lynch would further develop on his later recordings. Like much of his work, it unfolds gradually, rewarding attentive listening with its rich textures and understated songwriting. For more than five decades, this debut single remained virtually undocumented. The record has now been identified and added to Discogs, helping establish the chronology of Moss Lynch's complete known 45 RPM discography. This debut single is arguably the rarest and least known of them all. This copy comes from the collection of recording engineer Erik Lindgren, who worked alongside Moss Lynch at Euphoria Sound Studio in Revere, Massachusetts, between 1979 and 1982. Euphoria Sound Studio was owned by Howie Cook. Prior to relocating to Massachusetts, Moss worked as a studio engineer at Criteria Sound Studios in Miami, Florida, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. During that period, he released three remarkably rare private-press singles on Criteria's in-house vanity labels, Trip Universal and Twin Record Productions, working with Bill Stith, Jack Nicoloro, and Dave Chiodo. Moss Lynch passed away in 1992.
"Then The Rain Came" is one side of the earliest known single by Miami-area singer-songwriter Moss Lynch, released in 1970 on Twin Record Productions (TRP-18). For more than five decades, this debut single remained virtually undocumented. The record has now been identified and added to Discogs, helping establish the chronology of Moss Lynch's complete known 45 RPM discography. This debut single is arguably the rarest and least known of them all. This copy comes from the collection of recording engineer Erik Lindgren, who worked alongside Moss Lynch at Euphoria Sound Studio in Revere, Massachusetts, between 1979 and 1982. Euphoria Sound Studio was owned by Howie Cook. Prior to relocating to Massachusetts, Moss worked as a studio engineer at Criteria Sound Studios in Miami, Florida, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. During that period, he released three remarkably rare private-press singles on Criteria's in-house vanity labels, Trip Universal and Twin Record Productions, working with Bill Stith, Jack Nicoloro, and Dave Chiodo. Moss Lynch passed away in 1992.
"Pay No Mind" is one of the finest private-press folk/psych recordings I've come across in years. Released in 1971 on Trip Universal Records (T-87) in North Miami, Florida, the song opens with an intimate folk atmosphere before gradually unfolding into a beautifully layered psychedelic arrangement. Built around a memorable melody, expressive vocals, and subtle dynamic development, it rewards careful listening from beginning to end. This copy comes from the collection of recording engineer Erik Lindgren, who worked alongside Moss Lynch at Euphoria Sound Studio in Revere, Massachusetts, between 1979 and 1982. Euphoria Sound Studio was owned by Howie Cook. Prior to relocating to Massachusetts, Moss worked as a studio engineer at Criteria Sound Studios in Miami, Florida, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. During that period he released three remarkably rare private-press singles on Criteria's in-house vanity labels, Trip Universal and Twin Record Productions, working with Bill Stith, Jack Nicoloro, and Dave Chiodo. Moss Lynch passed away in 1992.
"We Made Love In The Dark" is the B-side of Moss Lynch's exceptionally rare 1971 private-press single on Trip Universal Records (T-87), released in North Miami, Florida. "We Made Love In The Dark" is every bit as representative of Moss Lynch's distinctive songwriting style as "Pay No Mind". Built around flowing melodies, atmospheric arrangements, and understated psychedelic textures, the song unfolds gradually, creating an introspective mood that rewards repeated listening. Moss Lynch was a Miami-area singer-songwriter and recording engineer whose small body of work remained largely forgotten for decades. Today, only three 45 RPM singles are known, all of which are exceptionally scarce. This copy comes from the collection of recording engineer Erik Lindgren, who worked alongside Moss Lynch at Euphoria Sound Studio in Revere, Massachusetts, between 1979 and 1982. Prior to relocating to Massachusetts, Moss worked as a studio engineer at Criteria Sound Studios in Miami during the late 1960s and early 1970s. During that period, he released three remarkably rare private-press singles on Criteria's in-house vanity labels, Trip Universal and Twin Record Productions, working with Bill Stith, Jack Nicoloro, and Dave Chiodo. Moss Lynch passed away in 1992.
Moss Lynch – Then The Rain Came / Square Well
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Label: Twin Record Productions – TRP-18
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1970
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A The The Rain Came
B Square Well
Published By – Elkee Music
Published By – Twin Record Productions
Arranged By – Bill Stith
Moss Lynch – Pay No Mind / We Made Love In The Dark
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Label: Trip Universal – T-87
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A Pay No Mind
B We Made Love In The Dark
Pressed By – Southern Plastics – 8770
Pressed By – Southern Plastics – 8771
Published By – Elkee Music
Arranged By – Dave Chiodo
Producer – Bill Stith, Jack Nicoloro
Moss Lynch – Where's The Freedom / Nine To Five Disease
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Label: Trip Universal – T-80
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A Where's The Freedom
B Nine To Five Disease
Published By – Dade Co. Music
Arranged By – Dave Chiodo
Producer – Bill Stith, Jack Nicoloro