Mighty Baby - Mighty Baby (1969) [Reissue 1994]

This has to be one of the best examples of brit acid rock there is. The opener "Egyptian Tomb" shows the band in a nutshell: fluid guitar work, tight sax comp, cool interplay. A classic! And almost all of the songs are long stoned acid jams. They are simply so good at this, especially the guitar plays like an acid dream. And the singer has a high and nasal voice. The band plays tight, incredible improvisations. If you like the late 60's acid rock sound, this is your album. Like the late Quicksilver Messenger Servie or the Gratful Dead but perhaps more "stoned" in sound. Includes some good songs from pre-Mighty baby, "The Action".

Originally released in 1969, Mighty Baby apparently had several members (most, in fact) formed this band from The Action. Basically decent British psychedelia. Tracks that I found to be most inspiring were "Egyptian Tomb","I've Been Down So Long","Same Way From The Sun"(gorgeous melody) and "Understanding Love". Line-up: Reggie King-vocals, Alan King & Pete Watson-guitars, Mike Evans-bass and Roger Powell-drums. Should appeal to fans of The Action, John's Children, early Who, Five Day Week Straw People and The Creation.







Track Listing

01. Egyptian Tomb (05:28)
02. A Friend You Know But Never See (04:27)
03. I've Been Down So Long (05:09)
04. Same Way From The Sun (05:40)
05. House Without Windows (06:13)
06. Trials Of A City (06:01)
07. I'm From The Country (04:52)
08. At A Point Between Fate And Destiny (04:47)

additional tracks by THE ACTION
09. Only Dreaming (1985) (03:19)
10. Dustbin Full Of Rubbish (1985) (02:50)
11. Understanding Love (1985) (03:53)
12. Favourite Days (1985) (03:57)
13. A Saying For Today (1985) (03:28)

Produced by Guy Stevens and Mighty Baby

The Band

• Alan King: Guitar and Vocals
• Roger Powell: Drums
• Mike Evans: Bass
• Martin Stone: Lead and Slide Guitar
• Ian Whiteman: Vocals, Flute, Sax, Organ, Piano and Percussion



Many thanks to the original uploader: katosich

SEE also:
Mighty Baby 1971 A Jug Of Love [Reissue 2006]