US blues/prog band existing 1967-69 and including former members of H.P. Lovecraft and Shadows of Knight. This one-off album, just managing Billboard 200, also became their swan song. The combo broke up soon after as keybordist/songwriter "Hawk" Wolinski and guitarist Alan De Carlo went on to form rock/prog outfit Madura. So this album is about the only legacy from Bangor Flying Circus and to my ears an enjoyable one. Nothing immediately crowd pleasing or catchy, but a fine blend of pre-prog and heavy blues, embellished by great guitars and partly prominent organ. I don't hear a lot reminding of the guys' former bands, instead inspiration from Al Kooper and friends - like BS&T "Child Is Father To The Man" or early Supersession. In all an essential exemple of American late sixties rock. Splendid for us who were there, but if you're not into such in the first place you might find it hard to connect. Favorite track - the "Norwegian Wood" cover in a prog mood with lots of flowing organ. Premiere US and Canadian on Dunhill (DS 50069). Also originally issued in France (Stateside 2C062-90904). Japan 2017 remastered CD on Vivid Sound (VSCD 5761). First UK had label as shown here with "Sold In UK..." at bottom and laminated flip-back cover.
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