The Alan Bown Set was formed as R&B/soul band in 1965, but two years later they shortened their name to The Alan Bown! and switched to pop-psych-rock, but with some rhythm and blues elements (including a powerful trumpet/saxophone section) still present in their sound. After three great but rather unsuccessful singles, their debut LP finally appreared in October 1968 on the Music Factory label. This stylistically varied, exceptionally well-played and cleverly arranged pop-rock masterpiece contained imaginative, short, but complex tracks full of compelling ideas, memorable hooks and great vocals by the criminally underrated Jess Roden. Unfortunately, the album went completely unnoticed. This expanded CD edition contains 14 rare bonus tracks, including 10 amazing rarities from the BBC archives.
01 Toyland 02 Magic handkerchief 03 Little lesley 04 All along the watchtower 05 Sally green 06 Penny for your thoughts 07 Storybook 08 Technicolor dream 09 Love is a beautiful thing 10 Violin shop 11 You're not in my class 12 Little leslie (bonus track)
13 We can help you (bonus track) 14 Toyland (bonus track) 15 Tecnicolour dream (bonus track) 16 Penny for your thoughts (bonus track) 17 Tecnicolour dream (bonus track) 18 My girl the month of may (bonus track) 19 Pandora's golden herbie jeebies (bonus track) 20 Toyland (bonus track) 21 Love is a beautiful thing (bonus track) 22 Magic handkerchief (bonus track) 23 All along the watchtower (bonus track) 24 Gypsy girl (bonus track) 25 Movie star baby (bonus track)