album of the Mansfield (Mansfield, State of Ohio), recorded in 1969, and only when released - I do not know (I have no such intelligence) ... As they say - is laid out for the pile ... Moreover - a rarity. But not all the curiosities of interest to us. And this is interesting, and it was a long time ...Top Drawer is without a doubt one of those bands that has been long forgotten about. If it wasn’t for this wonderful compilation record, I don’t know if I ever would have stumbled upon these guys. This obscure band hailed from the rural center of the United States, coming right out of Kentucky. There aren’t many facts to be said about the band, considering they were around back in 1969-1970 and they only have one album that I am aware of. Their one and only album, titled “Solid Oak”, was recorded back in 1969 at Fultz Recording Studio over in Kentucky, and if you have one of these original records in mint condition, it could sell for well over a hundred dollars. The album is constantly being sought out due to it’s rarity. According to the record sleeve of the compilation I mentioned above, the album was only repressed one time back in 1980 on Akarma Records from Italy, and has never been pressed since. On top of that, none of the band’s original members have ever surfaced to talk about the music, and it’s not looking like they’re about to show up anytime soon. This song was included on the compilation in hopes that the band members would take notice of the praise that their almost-perfect record “Solid Oak” has continually received over the years. Then perhaps the band members can give us their side of the story on what it was like to be twenty-something years old in the middle of America and release a psychedelic masterpiece, and then vanish back into normal life without a trace. Tracks:01. Song Of A Sinner (Steve Geary) - 8:4402. What Happened Before They Took The People Away (Steve Geary) - 5:2103. Middle Class America (Alan Berry) - 4:5604. Time Passes Much Too Quickly (Steve Geary) - 3:3005. Messed Up (Ron Linn) - 3:4606. Baker's Boogie (John Baker) - 3:3907. What's In Store (Steve Geary) - 4:2908. Sweet Memories (Alan Berry) - 4:5609. Lies (Steve Geary) - 5:10Personnel:- Steve Geary - trumpet, lead vocals- John Baker - lead guitar, vocals- Ron Linn - organ, harpsichord, rhythm guitar, vocals- Alan Berry - bass, lead vocals- Ray Herr - drums, percussion