Today it seems almost everything they did hides in the shadow of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Even if that was a masterpiece and still stands as an all time classic the band was so much more and did a lot of good on other albums. This is the one I'm into at the moment. Not as psychedelic as "Gadda", but overall more diverse and melodic with far better vocals. The songwriting appears clearer here and there are some really catchy moments. Favorite track is the long "Butterfly Bleu" - a dynamic slow hard rocker with an appealing lead melody surronded by top guitars and various effects. The whole album is so well done, from performance to production, it grabbed me immediately and stayed. Recorded at a time when the band was going through a transition. Eric Brann (1950-2003) had just left and guitar parts were done by four studio musicians, whereof two - Mike Pinera and Larry Reinhardt (1948-2012) - later became members and group credit on this sleeve already says "Iron Butterfly with Pinera & Rhino". Produced by Richard Podolor who'd been in the business since the fifties and earlier worked with acts as Electric Prunes, Steppenwolf and Three dog Night. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" may be iconic and more historically significant, but if I have to choose today I prefer this. Still fresh after all those years...at least to my ears. Premiere US on ATCO (33-339). First UK had label as shown here and thin, structured fold/out cover. (ÄHÅR*) (GÄPPY*)
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