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Waterloo - First Battle (1970)

Track listing:
  1. Meet Again 3:05
  2. Why May I Not Know 3:09
  3. Tumblin' Jack 2:36
  4. Black Born Children 3:44
  5. Life 2:48
  6. Problems 3:02
  7. Why Don't You Follow Me 3:33
  8. Guy In The Neighbourhood 2:56
  9. Lonesome Road 2:51
  10. Diary Of An Old Man 11:01
  11. Plastic Mind [Bonus Track] 4:29
  12. Smile [Bonus Track] 3:53
  13. I Can't Live With Nobody But You [Bonus Track] 3:44
  14. The Youngest Day [Bonus Track] 7:38
  15. Bobo's Dream [Bonus Track] 5:03
  16. Bad Time [Bonus Track] 3:20

Notes

You should all know 'Why May I not Know' - a strident piece of psych gone prog -from 'Circus Days 6'. But this release has a lot more to offer besides that goodie. It contains the superb ten-track original 1969 LP (Euro release only) recorded in London by this Belgian band... PLUS six bonus tracks (Note; you don't get these on the Musea vinyl release).

This music is highly influenced by '68-69 era Tull but there is a strong Arzachel feel in the phasing, bombastic keyboards, tons of echo and intricate guitar motifs. For me the stand out track was the previously unreleased 'The Youngest Day', which although laid down c. 1972 is a prime slice of '68/69 psych with vocal distortions and double flanging to the fore. Also, 'Smile', a '71 45 side is great brass-tinged pop-psych. For those who wish for some "musical exploration" but love the 'UK sound' this is a highly recommended album. Great songs, superb musicianship & English vocals. If this was a British band it would be a UK premier league prog-psych collectable. Recommended!!