Papa John Phillips' only solo record of consequence during his lifetime had more in common with the morose, hippie-downer twang which The Flying Burrito Brothers favored, rather than the slick, orchestrated, sunshine pop which The Mamas & The Papas spread to the masses. Often known as John, The Wolf King of L.A., the only thing it really achieves is soundly conveying the muddled state of mind he was in as the 70’s unfolded. And it's not even the total downer record it's been purported to be ("Captain"). At this point it was out of everyone's control but the John Phillips solo record was meant to come and go.