The debut album from the formation of , & , this record introduced to America a group that had been making some noise in England for some time already. The album is a bit fragmented, containing a few solo tracks, as well as some / efforts without . One of the most amazing moments opens the record: 's solo hit (in Europe), A swirling, churning string arrangement - not unlike a psychedelic - is the ground work for 's steely vocals. She come across as a combination of and with a passionate performance. It's truly one of the great lost British records of the era, and alone is worth the price of the record. There is, though, a lot more. Some excellent moments for , such as the swinging-jazz drenched. illustrate what incredible jazz chops they had. There is also an excellent cover of which renders this classic is a new, soulful light. An inspiring, fresh debut, and swinging London at it's finest. ~ Matthew Greenwald