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Blues psychedelic slamming jams, with the best vocalist of experimental rock music - links to traditional roots guitar music and the future of the genre. The production aspects don't ruin the songs as Don Van Vleit felt at the time. The band is experimenting with the deconstructed rock elements which would take centre stage on the more famous follow up. John French' drums rumble on like a New Orleans jazz drummer on acid, lots of slide guitar and some harmonica at times. The copy I have is the 1971 Sunset Records vinyl reissue, not the best version in terms of art work. And of course there's alternative versions on the Mirror Man and It Came In A Brown Paper bag releases which add to the enigma of this era. Strong recommendation for any fan of psychadelic or experimental rock