Twink ~ England

Think Pink (1970)

Think Pink arrived at that most exciting time in 1970 when psychedelic bands were stretching the boundaries of their sound, tiring of the confining popular music norm, while not willing to immerse themselves into the upcoming progressive rock movement. So what you have here is a highly imaginative album, filled with true psychedelic sounds. The fuzz guitar is divine throughout. Albums like this would normally be found in Sweden or Germany at this time, rather than England, and constitutes one of my favorite styles of music. It's chaotic, but never out of control. And there are actual songs here, adding to the allure.

I inexplicably missed this album in my initial discovery phase of the 1980s and early 90s. And continued that blissful ignorance until now, with the new Sunbeam reissue. The bonus CD also has copious and relevant bonus tracks.

Ownership: 2013 Sunbeam (LP+CD). Gatefold. Thick booklet filled with a well written history and photos.

11/16/13 (acquired / review / new entry); 10/6/25