The band's third LP and to my taste their best. First - "Halfbreed" - was very much blues rock showing KH:s Mayall heritage, second - "Battle Of NW 6" - rather anonymous jazz rock. This takes yet another direction - towards cool blues with jazzy interludes, much reminding of early Chicago or Blood, Sweat & Tears. Though "Keef Hartley" is the poster name it's most of all Miller Anderson's album - as composer of all songs but one, lead guitarist and vocalist. It's all very well done with some very stimulating brass solos, yet it's his presence that makes it for me. Guitars moving easily between jazz licks and rock'n'roll plus soothing vocals with just the right amount of blues. Favorite tracks - "Morning Rain" and "The Time Is Near". First US on Deram (DES 18047). Premiere UK had label as shown here and thin matt cover, some with booklet. (DÄRR*)
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