During my university days I bought this album at the recommendation of The Record Store owner after talking about how much I Loved the First King Crimson album ! ...and he was right this was and still is one of the great hidden treasures of the progressive rock era IMHO. Carrying all the sensitivities of the debut Crimson album and mixing a whole pile of other influences including the Beatles and Beach Boys.
This catches Ian McDonald right in between Crimson and Foreigner era and he is at the height of his creativity on this album. Ian and Mike handle the vocals and they sound great together with "Flight of the Ibis" being one of the great songs off this album very much influenced by the Beatles. The harmony on this song still haunts me.
Joining Ian McDonald is Michael Giles (drums, vox) , Peter Giles (bass), Steve Winwood (organ) who collaborated for the one-off gem of an album.
Of course like all great Prog album there is a side long epic progressive rock track titled "Birdman" which is a 6 part number and is heavily influenced by King Crimson.
Absolutely brilliant music ...food for your mind
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