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This American outfit originated from Los Angeles though several members first hit out in Honolulu. This their sole album, was released in 1970 after a series of collaborations with different musicians.

The album was released by Nose Records and there are some things that doesn´t fit the Picture here. The Production is thin but in the remastered version several notches uppgraded. The songs just pinpoints not only forward but also South, west and east. This is just a confusing mix of songs with no what so ever direction. The Base is Hard/blues/rock´n´ roll songs but with few highlights and more towards the abyss of Deep water blackness. This is truly the Point at the crossroads and nowhere to go..

Whatabout the drummer, David Novogroski?? Well, there are a few things on this recording that just doesn´t fit the bill. The drummer is perhaps the most eminent one. Here we do lack the striking abilities on a basic ground level and the straigh forward tempo/time keeping is just below avarage. The attempt to impress with technical skills just falls flat to the ground. As the personality and drive was clearly forgotten this is nothing to cherish for. If this guy was to be translated into a dish he would end up like an unboiled potatoe. At least 20 minutes of cooking Before eatable…

The overall impression is not just bad. There are passages that show glims of light but there are to few to recommend a purchase. Original copies are out there for a handsome pile of Money, most due to low distrubution. If you are out for that odd album and don´t wanna play it just go for a nice cover. The record isn´t Worth the pricetag. Then again there are CD reissues you might find at a vinylfair and perhaps if the price is right it could be a source of the next musicquiz. No one will recognize this one… 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-3-BAD-A DISAPPOINTMENT-