Another Time/Song To The Magic Frog/You Know I’ve Found A Way/The Keeper Of The Games/Glass/Would You Like To Go/My World Fell Down/Hotel Indiscreet/I’m Not Living Here/Musty Dusty/The Truth Is Not Real
Present Tense was the debut album from the studio pop group Sagittarius created by producers Gary Usher and Curt Boettcher. The musical style was melodic and harmonious sunshine pop.
“Idiosyncratically beautiful album from 1968, full of gorgeous melodies, lush harmonies, stunning musicianship and production. A one-shot project by producer Gary Usher and many of LA's elite session musicians.”
“It has that wonderful 'Summer Of Love' sound and is very harmonious. The melodies are very catchy and memorable. The song most will remember is My World Fell Down.”
“The songs are pleasantly light and just psychedelic enough. Lilting melodies will take your mind to another place. My World Fell Down, the best song, has already achieved cult status.”
“Near perfect psych/baroque/sunshine pop. The melodies and harmonies are off the charts here. It is absolutely beyond me how this wasn't huge back in 1968. For me, this is one of the finest albums in thi
“Very consistent, ultra-lightweight flower pop, with gigantic production, including strings, horns, harpsichord and various orchestration. Though this is highly regarded pop/psych by many, I find it just a little too commercially oriented for my taste, with the overzealous production and all. And the psych influences are muted at best.”
"Silky, syrupy, mellifluous vocals, huge arrangements. This is The Carpenters meets The Beach Boys. Strong melodies, but too tinkly to really satisfy. Harmless sunshine pop music, won't knock you down or make you fall off the chair, just very enjoyable and makes you feel good and relaxed.”
“Present Tense is an incredibly lush and well-produced pop record. The melodies here are just utterly gorgeous and the album has a great atmosphere. A fine album that could have been just a tad more psychedelic.”
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