Here's an old CDRWL entry. My original notes were succinct: The debut by this Belgian trio is a kick – somewhere between the avant space psych of Group 1850, the rigid metronomics of Egg, and exploito organ-led covers of classic psych tracks. Great fuzz bass and go-go organ sounds throughout.
And really not much to add here. Side 1 contains the originals and Side 2 are the covers. However it should be noted that even though these latter tunes are very well known (for example The Mamas and Papas' 'California Dreamin''), the arrangements as found on Recreation are barely recognizable, making it that much more interesting.
Ownership: LP: 1970 Bellaphon (Germany). Single sleeve. Originally released in their native Belgium on the Triangle label as Don't Open. I prefer the German cover, so I splurged for it. Recent online acquisition from Germany where it took a detour to Italy (seller sent to wrong address) before eventually getting here some 45 days later. Honest mistake and the seller took care of everything.
6/11/09 (CDRWL); 6/8/22 (new entry)
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