I Stand Alone - Al Kooper - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1968, 'I Stand Alone' marks Al Kooper’s audacious leap from sideman and collaborator to a visionary solo artist. Having already shaped the sound of Dylan’s 'Like a Rolling Stone' and founded Blood, Sweat & Tears, Kooper approached his debut with restless creativity. The album is a kaleidoscopic journey through rock, blues, and orchestral pop, and it’s the unpredictable arrangements that set it apart—lush strings one moment, fuzzed-out guitar the next, and a willingness to let each song breathe in its own atmosphere. Kooper’s knack for blending genres finds him reimagining classics like Harry Nilsson’s 'One' with cinematic flair, while his originals pulse with both grit and wit. There’s a sense of playful risk throughout, as Kooper experiments with studio techniques and instrumentation, inviting listeners into a world where nothing is off-limits. For collectors and fans of late ’60s musical innovation, 'I Stand Alone' is a testament to Kooper’s restless spirit—a document of an artist defining himself on his own terms, and a record that rewards repeated listening with new textures and surprises at every turn. Track List: A1 - Overture - A2 - I Stand Alone - A3 - Camille - A4 - One - A5 - Coloured Rain - A6 - Soft Landing On The Moon - B1 - I Can Love A Woman - B2 - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - B3 - Toe Hold - B4 - Right Now For You - B5 - Hey, Western Union Man - B6 - Song And Dance For The Unborn, Frightened Child -