This 1972 album marks a transitional period for Manfred Mann's Earth Band, moving away from their jazzier roots towards a more streamlined rock sound. It features the band's first foray into progressive rock territory, setting the stage for their later international success.
- The album was recorded at the Record Plant in New York City and produced by the band's co-founder, Manfred Mann.
- "The Greatest Hit" was released as a single from the album, but it did not chart in the UK or US.
- This album was the first to feature the vocalist and guitarist Mick Rogers, who would become a key member of the band.
Manfred Mann was a South African-born keyboardist and bandleader who found fame in 1960s London with his chart-topping R&B group Manfred Mann and the Earth Band. By 1972, he was working with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, a jazz-rock fusion group that incorporated progressive and psychedelic elements.
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