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Originated from Cleveland Ohio this outfit certainly needs a reminder for all you Hard/psych/prog/funk rock fans out there! With a high octane formula this Group would be seen as an odd bird in the pond and their one and only album from 1973, which never pitch in sales in America, found it´s way through to Europe and sold pretty good in the pirate sector. Similar style to greater acts are eminent but there are some great personal interaction put into the songs that Spices up the drive and performance in a glorius way.

The production is timetypical with a bit of mufffled sound frame. The vocals are the centerpiece here with exceptional guitarplaying and a great rock steady rhythm section. No songs stand out but the standards are so high that no one falls under the radar. This is a VERY strong solid album in that sense. Impressive work!!

Whatabout the drummer, Joe Battaglia?? This fellow does his best to drive this band forward and he´s doing an impressive job. The striking abilities are great, the hit-ratio together with the Dynamics are rock solid! The technical skills are there but overshadowed by the furious drive and input that Mr. Battaglia delivers. This is somethíng to study closer and to pick up a few clue´s and add to your own performance. Very Nice!! 🙂

The shrieking funkadelic vocals by Woody Loffel is just what the doctor orders on a rainy day. This is a true forgotten masterpiece when it comes to administer the heritage of Hard/psych/prog/funk rock from the later part of the 60´s. For all you Led Zeppeliner´s and maybe even The door´s fanatics there are something in this mix that will tickle your nerves as well. Great copies are out there for a handsome pricetag but fear not! The reissues are available for a cheaper price tag and probably better sounding, for this one´s gonna be massacred on the turntable!! And please….. PLAY LOUD!!!

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