LONDON UNDERGROUND

Daniele Caputo the drummer and vocalist for STANDARTE (a band I really like) started this band up adding a bass player and keyboardist (piano, Hammond, mellotron, clavinet and moog). There are some guest guitarists as well. The sound here is much like the name of the band. Funny that this Italian band would take such an English name but that's the style of music Daniele wanted to create. So we get lots of late sixties swinging psyche music here. Great looking album cover as well, in fact the front and back cover are very sixties looking.

"Kultual Opus#1" is a 20 second intro of percussion and spacey sounds to "Magda K.". Keyboards, bass and a steady beat with vocals is what we get.This sounds amazing ! Especially the prolonged instrumental interlude. Some mellotron before 3 1/2 minutes. Spoken words before 4 minutes then it turns spacey to the end. Check out the mellotron ! "Worst Is Yet To Come" is a catchy tune. I'm reminded of THE BEATLES before 3 minutes. I like the instrumental section that follows right to the end.

"Squadron Leader" features lots of Hammond and drums. Vocals as well here. "Everywhere I Go" opens with organ, bass and piano. Distorted vocals arrive quickly with picked guitar. It's much better when it kicks in with normal vocals 1 1/2 minutes in. "Mass Baptizer" is a highlight. Lots of organ and drums as vocals enter. Mellotron too. "Was She Worth My Time" features a string section. This is the longest track at over 7 1/2 minutes. A laid back tune with some Pedal Steel guitar as well. "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" is fairly aggressive with some distorted organ and passionate vocals. "Whatcha Gonna Do" is a Brian Auger cover. A fun tune that suits the style of music here perfectly.

I like this but can't offer up that 4th star. Good album.