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Even though the band lost two of their most “namefamed” members before this recording it ment nothing in the way of developing their sound and Music from their first album.

Realeased in 1970 this is a Before it´s time album with strong Psych/prog/hard/blues rock ingredients. The strong vocals by Cliff Bennet and Heavy impact by lead guitarist Alan Kendall make this album a several listning adventure on your turntable. The production by Jonathan Peel got a best Before time label on it but at same time the soundframe is Clean and dynamic with great guitarsound and some nice left/right speaker mixing. A great experience!! The songs are strong with high low bar presence and excellent interaction together  with all the musicians.

The bands recordlabel EMI dropped the band after this release due to poor Sell´s figures and “not for believing in the Product”. The band dismantled short after. Several bandmembers ended up in other succesful act´s  such as; Uriah Heep, Jetro Tull and the Bee Gee´s.

Whatabout the drummer, Brian Glascock?? This gentleman brings a different beat to this album than the more Powerful predecessor of Lee Keslake. Clean soft striking with great interaction is the melody here. No particularly technical tricks to enjoy but the Dynamics are fine and timing are great so..avarage would be the judgement.

This is a go for album only if you´re into Psych/prog/hard/blues based rock from late 60´s. The low distribution brings Selling prices up and finding a great copy could be harder than you think. Nevertheless this is a great album but with the most hidious artwork ever made by Hypgnosis… EVER!!  Could someone please explain to me what the it´s suppose to be presenting??

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-