The Syn

Artist:  The Syn

Origin:  England

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, R&B, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Freakbeat, Mod, Garage

Original line-up:

Steve Nardelli:  Vocals

Chris Squire:  Bass

Andrew Pryce Jackman:  Keyboards

Martyn Adelman:  Drums

John Painter:  Guitar

The Syn are an English Rock Band formed in 1965 by Steve Nardelli (Vocals Ex High Court), Chris Squire (Bass Ex The Selfs, later Yes), Andrew Pryce Jackman (Keyboards Ex The Selfs),  Martyn Adelman (Drums Ex The Selfs), and John Painter (Guitar Ex High Court).  John Painter replaced by Peter Bank (Guitar, later Yes).

Title:   Flowerman:  Rare Blooms From The Syn 1965-69 (2021)

Genre:  Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, R&B, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Freakbeat, Mod, Garage

Label:  Grapefruit Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

The Syn:

 1.  Merry-Go-Round (2:59)

 2.  Created By Clive (2:30)

 3.  Grounded (2:23)

 4.  Flowerman (2:36)

 5.  14 Hours Technicolour Dream (2:55)

 6.  The Gangster Opera:  Chorus/Legs Diamond/Reprise (Excerpts From Th Rehearsal Tape) (5:54)

 7.  Flowerman (Demo Version, Marquee Studios) (2:38)

The Selfs:

 8.  I Can't Explain (2:10)

 9.  Love You (2:57)

The Syn:

10. The Last Performance Of The Royal Regimental Very Victorious And Valiant Band (3:25)

11. Mister White's White Flying Machine (5:13)

Narsquijack:

12. Cadillac Dreams (3:22)

13. Sunset Boulevard Lament (2:52)

The Syn:

14. Ground 2004 (5:05)

Flowerman:  Rare Blooms From The Syn 1965-69 is an Anthology album by The Syn, released on October 4, 2021 by Grapefruit Records.  The Key player on the summer of 1967 underground circuit and the starting point for Progressive Rock Legends Yes.