Corpus

The Profile

Corpus is an obscure quartet from Corpus Christi, Texas. In 1971 they released the mail‑order album Creation A Child, later reissued by Akarma. Their sound blends acid/psych rock with Texan blues grit, featuring dual lead guitars by William Grate and Richard De Leon (who also handles vocals) and notable Hammond textures.

Quartet from Corpus Christi, Texas; 1971 album Creation A Child initially sold by mail order and later reissued by Akarma; style spans psych/acid rock and Texas rock‑blues; dual lead guitars by William Grate and Richard De Leon; standout tracks include "Joy," "Creation A Child," and "Mythical Dream"; influences referenced in the review include Mad River, early Barry Melton, Wishbone Ash (first album), and Texas bluesmen like Albert Collins and Johnny Winter.

An obscure quartet from Corpus Christi, Texas, Corpus issued the mail‑order 1971 LP Creation A Child, later reissued by Akarma. The sound fuses psych/acid rock with Texan blues and dual‑lead guitars (William Grate, Richard De Leon). Highlights include Joy, Creation A Child, and Mythical Dream. Strong musicianship, some inconsistency; rated 4/5 and recommended for rediscovery.