This 1971 album for Cherry Red Records saw Family leaning into a more folk-rock sound. It marked a shift in their established progressive and psychedelic tendencies.
- The album was recorded at Olympic Studios in London. It featured a more stripped-down production compared to their earlier, more elaborate work. The album did not chart in the UK.
- Family’s lineup had significantly changed by the time of this recording, with John Wetton and Rob Townsend notably absent. The sonic direction was influenced by the remaining members, including Roger Chapman and Charlie Whitney.
- Cherry Red Records reissued the album in 2014 with bonus tracks. The original release date was October 29, 1971.
Family were a British rock band formed in Leicester in 1966, best known for their blend of progressive, psychedelic, and folk rock. In 1971, they were at a transitional point in their career, seeking a new sound after key members had departed.
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