Moody and intimate, with hauntingly beautiful guitar riffs tying the album together. 'At The Chime of a City Clock' is emblematic of this. 'Poor Boy', sticks out with its jazz piano and sax solos; its breaks up the flow of the album in an interesting way. Lyrically, some songs are guilty of hippy-dippy mumbo-jumbo; e.g. 'I never saw the moons knew the meaning of the sea... Straighten my new mind's eye' [Northern Sky]. Of the three instrumentals on the album, I did find 'Bryter Byter' to be the weakest. Overall the album was a solid 4/5 Fav track: 'At The Chime of a City Clock'. Added to playlist: 'Hazey Jane II'.

I've heard the iconic chorus for 'Dreamer' before, but fairly sure this was my first time listening start-to-finish. 'Rudy' is a classic prog ballad, highlighting the band's ability to storytell through their songs. 'School' showcases their musical acumen, with its manic pacing and strong beat. Rating: Another 4-star 70s British album - long may they continue! Fav song: 'Bloody Well Right'. Added to playlist: 'Bloody Well Right'.

This album is a regular who's-who of the Swinging Sixties - covers of 'Mama Said', 'You Don't Own Me', 'Wishin and Hopin' and, of course, 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' are performed competently. However it leaves an uncomfortable feeling of whitewashing these black soul tracks. Fav Song: 'Don't You Know' is a spectacular showcase of talent. Added to playlist: 'I Only Want To Be With You' (not on the original pressing) Rating: Three stars - maybe I'm spoiled living in the era of Spotify and singer-songwriters, but a covers album being in the top 1001 albums is surprising

The definition of background music - this album just doesn't do anything for me. Snoozy rythyms, sleazy lyrics; didn't really need every track to be just how horny this dude is. Favourite tracks: Added to playlist: Rating: 2 stars, it's not painful but I'll not listen to this again.

Wasn't expecting this much sax! But The Boss growling down the mic gets old after a while... Favourite track: 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out' Added to playlist: 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out' A solid three stars

I preferred this to Let's Get It On but I'm not vibing with Marvin Gaye. Favourite Track: Added to Playlist: 'What's Happening Brother'

Weak vocals, discordant instrumentals, depressing lyrics - not for me.

'Ramble Tamble' gets five stars alone.

Idea > Execution

More prog than the popular Queen songs.

Kreen-Akrore could've been brilliant if he didn't breathe all over it.

Dylan croons nonsense over soulful harmonica.

Insatiably horny. Some stellar singles, but the rest really feels like filler. 3 seems harsh, 4 seems generous.

10 minute tracks that feel like they go on for 30 minutes...

Discovering not only a new artist but an entire new genre here...