As controlled as their self-titled debut was loose, 's sophomore effort, , appearing a little over six months later in November 1971, was packed with subtly understated grooves. A hit with the fans, the LP peaked in the Top Ten, ultimately spending a massive 39 weeks on the charts. Side one is a gorgeous slab of mellow grooves and jazzed highlighted by both the title track and while is an outstanding, textured, sleepy love affair revolving around the band's superior vocal harmonies and a tenor sax solo. The light, spare rhythm is like a warm treacle binding. With just three songs picking up the second half, steps up the pace across the -influenced jam the funky, bass-laden and the all-out jam that rips through the prototype The latter was recorded live on June 30, 1971, at California's and would, in revised and seriously edited form, be reborn as the monster on 's opus. Not nearly as fiery (with the exception of of course) as either their live performances or later albums, is still one of this band's best-ever efforts. At times mellow enough to border on horizontal, the songs are filled with such texture and such rich intent that even in the band's quietest breath there is a funky resonance that fulfills 's vision fully. ~ Amy Hanson