If you ever wondered what it was like to be around in the sixties, this album may just be what you need to re-create the era in your living room. This has to be one of the finest live recording of any sixties band ever to have been released, the quality is exceptional. The Electric Prunes have exerted their influence over many bands down the years, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Damned and The Stone Roses are all indebted to this band in one way or another. The album was recorded (without the band's permission) by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation and features their two biggest hits, 'I had too much to dream last night' and 'Get me to the world on time' plus psych rockers like 'You never had it better', 'Try me on for size' and 'Long day's flight ('til tomorrow)'. If you've ever heard the rumour that they were a band that couldn't play their instruments or were just a bunch of session musicians under an assumed name, then be prepared to be proved wrong and if you still need convincing ,then get hold of their new album 'Artifact' (yes they are active once again) and then try and get to see them play live. You will not be disappointed!

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