Mother Earth- Living With The Animals-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Mercury, Mercury, Inherit Productions, Mercury Record Manufacturing Company, Mainspring Watchworks Music Co., Arc Music Corp., Minit Music Co., Rose Hips Music, Omell Music Co., Ar
• Catalog number: SR 61194
• Country: US

Living With The Animals by Mother Earth captures a moment where blues and rock intertwine with a focused, acoustic small-group feel. Led by Martin Fierro and arranged by both Fierro and Mark Naftalin, the album blends thoughtful songwriting with instrumental nuance, enhanced by the harmonica work of R. Powell St. John, Jr. Tracks like "I Did My Part" and "The Telephone Company Has Cut Us Off" offer a mix of storytelling and mood that fits comfortably between blues grit and rock’s edge. The visual presentation, with artwork from Robert Simmons, Doug Black, and Jim Marshall, complements the music’s down-to-earth tone without overcomplicating the package—proof that sometimes less is more in both sound and sight. This 1968 Mercury vinyl pressing brings that era’s character onto your turntable, co-produced by Dan Healy and Mark Naftalin, with engineering that keeps the performances clear and immediate. The record is graded VG, meaning you can expect some visible wear and the possibility of background noise, but it remains fully playable. It’s a solid choice for collectors interested in the interplay of blues and rock from the late ’60s, especially those who appreciate a record where the production team’s names—like Barry Goldberg and Dan Healy—stand quietly behind the music rather than hog the spotlight. As a note, the album’s title might suggest a wildlife documentary, but the only animals you’ll find here are the ones howling through the harmonica and guitar lines.

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