Six Ways To The Ace

By: As Sheriff

Origin: Unknown

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12 tracks

Palm Frond

Track 1 Side 1 02:48
It Makes Your Eyes Hurt

Track 2 Side 1 04:01
32-20

Track 3 Side 1 05:05
Chocolate Guitar

Track 4 Side 1 04:48
Stark Naked When The Phone Rang

Track 5 Side 1 03:44
Head of Stake

Track 6 Side 1 04:03
Jerry the Junker

Track 1 Side 2 02:59
When She Comes

Track 2 Side 2 03:02
Red Hot Spicy Rich Racy Rare Daring Risqué

Track 3 Side 2 03:34
His Father's Good Machine

Track 4 Side 2 03:00
Six Ways to the Ace

Track 5 Side 2 04:11
Crying Shame

Track 6 Side 2 05:32

Insight

West Coast Folk/Blues Psych Rock! Formed in 1967 by Canadian hippies and an American draft dodger, As Sheriff brought the fuzz and smoke to Victoria and Vancouver’s underground scenes with their DIY attitude, guttural guitars, hypnotic harmonies, and anti-war covers – featuring future May Blitz frontman Reid Hudson. 12 songs (10 unreleased) in 47 minutes from 1969-70, including their rare single “His Father’s Good Machine” – all meticulously remastered from analog reels. Deluxe large-size 8-page booklet with their story, photos, art, and gig posters. Plus a cool sticker! 600 copies.

“An original, head-banging style.” – Steve Hume, Victoria Daily Times, Victoria
“The versatile and creative As Sheriff can finally take their deserved place in the history of West Coast music.” – Craig Morrison, Montreal

Ed Simpson-Baikie: lead vocals, guitar (tracks: A1-B3); bass (track B4-B6)
Ed Wright: lead vocals, harmonica (tracks B4-B6)
Andrew Godon: lead guitar
Reid Hudson (May Blitz): bass, lead vocals (tracks A1-B3)
Denis Scherk: drums
Joe Mock: organ (track B5)

Written by As Sheriff (tracks: A1-A2, A4-B5)
Compiled, produced, and researched by Jason Flower
Produced and engineered by Doug Gyseman and Rollie C. Newton
Remastered by Audu Obaje

Album design by Michael Tension
Recorded at R&D Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia; except 'Crying Shame', recorded live at Club Tango, Victoria, British Columbia - 1969-1970

12 songs (10 unreleased) from 1969–70, including their rare single “His Father’s Good Machine” – all meticulously remastered from analog reels. Deluxe large-size 8-page booklet with their story, photos, art, and gig posters. Plus a cool sticker! 600 copies.