British supergroup founded 1969 by former members of Herd, Audience, Mindbenders and Amen Corner. Though getting good live reviews and considerable press coverage non of their three singles or this one-off LP sold well and they disbanded in 1971. After signing a contract with Parlophone the label immediately sent them out to tour US and Europe without having any vinyl to flaunt and first after that they got the chance to record a single - "This Feeling We Feel" (R 5838) - and subsequently this album. Spinning it now for a couple of days I'm still not sure how to describe it. Perhaps bluesy pop/rock with a prog feel...or maybe like an updated blend between Herd and Amen Corner. Most of the songs penned by former Herd keyboard/bassist/singer Andy Bown who also produced the album. It's one of those where everything's good on paper - well written, well played, well sung and well produced, but I still can't get 100% connection. Maybe it's just me, but even if there is quite a lot adventure to enjoy it's still so smooth I'm not overwhelmed by the ride, not emotionally touched. Good listening for sure, yet strangely remote. The parts I'm enjoying most are - "Cry-De-Cry" with the beautiful vocal layers and "Rockin' Chair" happy uptempo. Originally released also in Germany (Odeon 1C062-91762 D). US 1972 on Pride (PRD 0003) omitted "Private Holiday Camp". 2009 Spanish CD on Retro Disc International (RDI 33058). Premiere UK had label as shown here and laminated fold/out cover. (PÖX*)
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