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The First Is the Best! Yes I know ST is not the first BOC album but it is the first I ever heard by the band back when it was first released. I was an infant in the world of rock at that time having only had 2 other albums: Steppenwolf For Ladies Only which ironically was their progiest album and Deep Purple Burn. This album will always bring back memories of my teen years as a messed up kid but none the less it is the best BOC album. My second favorite is Cultosaurus Erectus.

Each song has a kick to it and its own strengths. Dominance & Submission is the best largely due to its prog elements and Buck's blazing solo and the vocals get rather intense. Harvester Of Eyes has a beat that just sucks you in. Flaming Telepaths works well and explodes into Astronomy which is a fitting way to end such an incredible album with fresh and innovative songs.

This was their 3rd offering and I see the first 2 as a warm up to this one after they had honed their musicianship and if you are going to invest in BOC, start here; everything else is measured by this album.