A much polarizing release, primarily due to the original being incredibly scarce. Featuring a gimmix die cut middle opening (similar to Ash Ra Tempel's debut), the LP barely sold any copies in its day. Like with the Still Life album we just spoke about, demand picked up a decade later, but no copies were to be found. In fact, even less so than any other on the venerable Vertigo swirl label. As such, it has been a 4 figure rarity for many years now. And with that you will have fans that like it because of just that. And... you will have those that say the album is overrated because the music doesn't substantiate the ridiculous high price of the original. Of course all of these opinions are due to the album being reissued in multiple formats. The reality is the music itself doesn't warrant strong opinion at all. It is very much a product of 1971 England - a traditional but quirky progressive rock album. A three piece with keyboards, harpsichord, bass, and drums. And unusual vocals. One could see The Mandrake Memorial taking this route if they continued on.
Former ownership: CD: 2001 Vertigo (Japan). Papersleeve edition.
6/3/17 (first listen); 7/15/22 (review / new entry)
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