Though nothing else on 's debut album came quite up to the standard of the opening number, the whole album is enjoyable for connoisseurs of jazzy . That opening number, was the band's musical and commercial highlight, an organ-driven and harmony-laden blast of great progressive . Elsewhere on this album, the band blends -like guitar and organ riffs with vocals and arrangements reminiscent of early in their better moments. Much of this is first-rate, and if weren't on this album, cuts like or would still make it worth having. The ensemble work is so impressive that it's hard to single out a particular player for praise, though 's keyboard playing is particularly inventive. In retrospect, it's hard to believe that this debut didn't make a bigger splash when it was first released. 's work has held up very well compared to most albums from this era, and is still a delightful listen. ~ Richard Foss