The Perth County Conspiracy - The Perth County Conspiracy Does Not Exist (1970) Hi Res

Emerging from the communal farmhouses and late-night coffeehouses of Stratford, Ontario, The Perth County Conspiracy Does Not Exist (1970) is a cornerstone of Canadian psychedelic folk that deliberately blurs the line between art and lifestyle. More than just a collection of songs, the album serves as a "conceptual statement about a way of life," weaving together Shakespearean dialogue, the poetry of Dylan Thomas, and the innocent recordings of local children. Built around the songwriting of American draft dodger Richard Keelan and English actor-musician Cedric Smith, the record’s intricate vocal harmonies and sprawling suites offer a "crystalline authenticity" that distinctively blends rural North American folk with a theatrical, literary spirit.