Product Review

2008 digitally remastered and expanded edition of The Strawbs debut album, originally released in 1969, including three bonus tracks recorded for John Peel's Top Gear program on BBC Radio 1 and first broadcast on January 12th 1969. Originally a Bluegrass band when they formed in 1967, The Strawbs took Progressive Rock to a new level by adding a healthy dose of English Folk influence to their heady mix. Led by Dave Cousins, the band never broke through commercially in the U.S. although their fan base was large, loyal and fanatic. The enhanced packaging features rare and previously unseen photographs of the band and contains sleeve notes by Mark Powell. 10 tracks. Universal.