I'm having a very hard time finding a fitting description to this album. It's gotta be one of the most eclectic records of the era. The ground is progressive - with elements of jazz and psychedelic rock, but also hinduist motives (all group members charing that faith). Instruments are classic rock setting with addition of sitar, flute, tabla and assorted sound effects. The different themes - ordinary songs slightly reminding of contemporary Jethro Tull or Steamhammer, Hare Krishna chants and long imporvised heavy psych guitar solos - are woven together as a whole. Clearly it fits allthough I have to admit it don't hit me 100%. The reason I stick with this is the transcendal guitar parts - if you like Jerry Garcia doing good you'll be sure to love those. The group has been described as pioneers in New Age music, spiritual rock or world music. Played hundreds of gigs on rock and jazz festivals in the early seventies, but never toured US and turned down an American record contract, not satisfyed with the money offered. I don't know if this ever had a US issue, but it was released in Canada on Polydor 1970 ( 2310.044). First UK issue had pink, structured label and fully laminated cover with "door" f/o on front. (ÖSÄP*)(ÄZC*)
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