This 1968 release marks a significant shift in The Mystics' sound, moving away from their earlier blues-rock towards a more experimental, avant-garde direction. The album features extended instrumental passages and unconventional song structures that polarized critics and fans alike.
- The album was recorded over three weeks in July 1968 at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London.
- "The Mystics Now" reached number 38 on the UK Albums Chart in February 1969, becoming their lowest-charting studio album to date.
- The gatefold album cover artwork was created by psychedelic artist Martin Sharp, who also designed sleeves for Cream and Donovan.
The Mystics were a seminal 1960s rock band from London, known for their blues-infused sound and lengthy improvisations. By 1968, they were veterans of the UK psychedelic scene, having released three previous albums.
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