Triangle, Le - 2 Miroirs b/w Les Montagnes Russes

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Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	2 Miroirs

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	Les montagnes russes	03:44

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Montreal’s late-'60s psych scene produced some fascinating one-offs, and Le Triangle’s lone 45 on Gamma stands as a perfect example. While the band never made a full-length LP under this name, the trio of Pierre Senecal, Rayburn Blake, and Jerry Mercer—soon to find success with Mashmakhan—left behind a small but intriguing legacy with this rare single.

The A-side, “2 Miroirs”, is a moody, organ-driven piece that leans into late-'60s psych, balancing between haunting atmosphere and melodic sophistication. It carries a reflective quality, more in line with the softer, dreamier side of psychedelic rock. Senecal’s organ work takes center stage, offering rich textures that drift between melancholy and warmth.

The true highlight, however, lies on the flip: “Les Montagnes Russes”. A thrilling instrumental, it showcases everything that would make Mashmakhan such a distinctive act just a year later. The driving bass, swirling organ, and tight rhythmic interplay create a sonic rollercoaster worthy of its title. Mercer’s drumming is particularly explosive, foreshadowing the intricate grooves he’d later lay down in his lengthy career. There’s an undeniable “soundtrack” quality to this track—one can easily imagine it scoring an intense chase scene in a forgotten Québécois film.

Collectors and psych enthusiasts hold this 45 in high regard, not only for its scarcity (especially with the original picture sleeve) but for its status as an essential missing link between Montreal’s soul-infused R&B underground and the more progressive rock that followed. If you find a clean copy, consider yourself lucky—this is a true gem from the golden age of Quebec rock.
-Robert Williston

Pierre Senecal: organ, horn
Rayburn Blake
Jerry Mercer: drums, vocals, piano, lead guitar, bass

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