Galactic Vibes 1971 Album

Freedom's Children

I continue to come away stunned at the depth and breadth of this one, after each succeeding listen, which supposedly isn't even their best (that nominally goes to 1970's Astra). Coldly-feeling riff-monsters and monolithic experiments ("The Crazy World of Pod") fit snugly by fantasies drawn from an older era ("Fields and Me"). "1999" combines all the above elements - and a healthy helping of the band's South African roots - into one explosive, anthemic mix, making it the one 1970's classic rock-era track you never heard that you need to hear. If you really want adventure, check out the great drum solo in the middle of "The Home Coming". To say this is a must-hear collection is an understatement....