SOCRATES DRANK THE CONIUM
Riches from the rock underground
Socrates Drank The Conium, Polydor, Greece, 1971. £400.
One of the great names from the Greek progressive scene of the early 70s, Socrates Drank The Conium formed in 1969 and were a regular fixture in the underground clubs of Athens. A power trio, initially influenced by the blues-rock sounds of Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, their self-titled debut is a raw refection of those 60s vibes but with a heavier, up-todate style incorporating elements of Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.