OLA & JANGLERS/LIMELIGHT GMG-1205 (-66) MONO SWEDEN

For background check post on their previous LP http://monolover.blogspot.se/2013/11/ola-janglerspatterns-gmg-1204-66-mono.html . As most Swedish groups at the time updated with genre changes and emerging styles in England and USA. First two albums - "Surprise Surprise" and "Patterns" - had a rather raw r&b style, reminding of Them or Rolling Stones. This third is more inspired by UK pop psych like contemporary Kinks and Beatles - elaborated melodies and lyrics escorted by odd arrangements - still with a totally unique sound. Nine of the twelve songs written/co-written by the band's motor Claes af Geijerstam, remaining three covers. To my ears one of the better pop psych albums made outside the anglo-saxon world. Catchy songs with meaningful lyrics, simple yet unusual arrangements and an overall cozy atmosphere. I especially like the warm flowing hammond on many of the cuts and Ola Håkanson's special vocal style. Favorite tracks - "Light Of Lime", "No One Knows What Happens Round The Corner" and "Bird's Eye Veiw Of You" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KqqQbF3ibA . Mono audio is perfect - big, clear and natural. Also as stereo (GMGS 1205). To my knowledge only released in Sweden. Mono tapes re-issued on CD 1994 (Sonet GMGCD 1205). First had label as shown here, thick unflexible vinyl and fully laminated cover with top opening. (SCÄ*)(ÖJÅX*)(CCÖ*)