Multi-instrumentalist US sibling duo, who after a few unsuccessful trials in various combos got positive response from George Harrison on one of their demo's. He signed them to Apple Records late 1971, which made them the last act to get a contract with the company. Harrison liked them a lot and went all in from the start. He produced the '45 cut from the album - "Sweet Music" - himself and Klaus Voorman handeled the rest. Recorded at Apple Studios, London and Bell Sound, New York. Among the guest musicians - Ringo Starr, Mike Hugg (Manfred Mann), Klaus Voorman, Peter Frampton (Humble Pie) and Jim Gordon (Derek and The Dominos). For cover pics they hired Clive Arrowsmith - back then one of the most renowned British fashion photographers. Early copies also included a "zoetrope" insert which generated moving images when spun on the record plate. Add perfect mixing and audio and it was set for success. But it didn't sell at all, neither did the single and the debute also became their last effort for Apple. Listening today it's easy to understand the flunk. For guys like me who also have an academic interest in music it's OK. The production and mixing is common label procedure for the time - e.g. tracks like "Sweet Music", "Help Us All" and "Another Thought" sounds like they were prepared for "All Things Must Pass". Also the musicians, audio, Beatles connection and label itself makes it a keeper. It's such a pity the songs are dreary and the vocals unattractive. I never listen to it, just keep it as a necessary filler in the Apple section. First US on Apple (SMAS 3390). Re-issued on RMP Records 2012 (Retro 912) with bonus tracks. Premiere UK came with label as shown here, laminated fold/out cover and the "zoetrope" insert. (BÄ*) (ÄPLÄ*)
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