Group formed as "Klits" 1964 in Hague, Holland. Starting as a beat band, but after name change 1966 begun to explore the psych scene with following domestic impact. They were signed by Philips and after a couple of ok selling singles got to make this debute LP. It was a small hit on home turf, but didn't make it at all elsewhere so soon after release the label ditched them and the album fell into oblivion. Today it has been rediscovered by psych lovers and collectors around the globe and by many considered one of the best acid rock albums ever. And for me who's brain sometimes like to devour odd musical stuff it certainly is a delish dish. Undoubtedly much influenced by a bunch of other bands, but even if the recipe for making it this good seems to have been something like - take equal parts Pink Floyd and Zappa, add a table spoon Crazy World Of Arthur Brown and spice with female vocal - it's still noticeable as special. All cuts self-penned. Though the melodies mostly have simple bodies they're carefully dressed in effects, reverb and excellent performances, together creating a dreamy atmosphere which remains throughout. Not going into the separate tracks here as that might be too much to handle in this space, but you can enjoy the whole album plus bonus tracks below. In any case I guarantee an interesting journey for anyone into the gracefully eccentric. Originally also issued on vinyl in UK (Philips SBL 7884). Vinyl reissues in Holland 1999 (Pseudonym VP 99.003) and EU 2013 (Music On Vinyl MOVLP 2114). Dutch 1997 CD on Pseudonym (CDP 1047 DD) came with thirteen bonus tracks. Premiere Dutch had label as shown here in a laminated fold/out cover. The package also included 3D glasses which sadly is missing with this copy. (HÖLX*) (FÄV*)
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