Their debute "Outward Bown" on MGM/Music Factory https://monolover.blogspot.com/2012/04/outward-bown-cublm-1.html was a top psych effort. But for some reason it didn't sell, so 1969 they changed their agenda towards white soul and moved to Deram for the follow up. After the recordings were made singer Jess Roden left the band and was replaced by Robert Palmer. Palmer re-recorded all vocals for the UK issue, but the tapes for US still had the Jess Roden versions and was released as such (Deram DES 18032). Haven't got down with the US version yet so that will be a later task, but to my taste this UK is a lovely LP. I get one psych number - the long and multi-themed "The Prisoner" - while the rest mostly comes soft and melodic, crowned by Palmers caressing voice. Lovely listening all through and I got many favorites. Apart from the mentioned especially "Perfect Day", "Elope" and "My Friend" (unfortunately I can't seem to find some of those on Youtube to enclose here, but I take what I can get). In any case it's highly recommended. Even if it doesn't change your life as you know it it will sure make parts a little more bearable. This mono is with all certainty a fold, but sounds just right so from a very good compatible. Apart from UK and US also issued on vinyl in Japan 1976 (Deram SL-291). UK 2005 CD on Esoteric Recordings (ECLEC 2190) came with two bonus tracks. First UK mono had label as shown here in a laminated cover with die-cut hole on rear and red rim inner. Stereo came with red/white label and blue rim inner. (UKÖ*) (YMÖ*) (DÄRR*)
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