The band's 1973 album "Oora" offered a more polished, if less distinct, sound than their earlier, rawer work. Recorded with producer Jim Muriel, the album saw the band experimenting with arrangements that leaned more towards progressive rock than their established psychedelic sound.
- The album was recorded at Scorpio Studios in London. It reached number 38 on the UK Albums Chart. The title "Oora" is a portmanteau of "our" and "era".
- The album was released on May 1, 1973, by Harvest Records. It is the band's fourth studio album. The album's cover art was designed by Hipgnosis.
- "Oora" was the last album released by the Edgar Broughton Band with Harvest Records. It featured a more complex song structure and instrumentation compared to their previous albums. The album is often seen as a transitional record in the band's discography.
The Edgar Broughton Band was a psychedelic rock group from Warwick, England, active in the early 1970s. "Oora" was released in the middle of their tenure with Harvest Records.
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