Label:	Elektra
Catalog#:	7559-61548-2
Format:	CD
Country:	Germany
Released:	1993
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Credits:	Artwork By [Art Direction] - William S. Harvey Artwork By [Cover Design] - Elaine Gongora Engineer - John Wood Guitar - Mike Heron (2) (tracks: 2, 6, 8) , Robin Williamson (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7) Other [American Production Supervisor] - Jac Holzman Percussion - Rose Simpson (tracks: 1, 6, 7) Photography - Guy Webster Producer - Joe Boyd Songwriter - Mike Heron (2) (tracks: 2, 6, 8) , Robin Williamson (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7, 9) Whistle - Robin Williamson (tracks: 4, 8, 9)
Notes:	Engineered at Sound Techniques, London. Originally released in 1969.
Rating:	4.5/5 (2 votes) Rate It
Submitted by:	Gregor_Samsa

Tracklisting:

1		Maya (9:24)
		Bass - Robin Williamson Percussion - Licorice Sitar - Mike Heron (2)
2		Greatest Friend (3:30)
		Harmonica - Mike Heron (2)
3		The Son Of Noah's Brother (0:16)
		Organ - Mike Heron (2)
4		Lordly Nightshade (5:13)
		Percussion - Mike Heron (2) Piano, Drums - Robin Williamson
5		The Mountain Of God (1:51)
		Organ - Robin Williamson
6		Cousin Caterpillar (5:15)
		Bass - Robin Williamson
7		The Iron Stone (6:33)
		Harp [Irish], Percussion - Licorice Sitar - Mike Heron (2)
8		Douglas Traherne Harding (6:15)
		Violin, Percussion - Robin Williamson
9		The Circle Is Unbroken (4:47)
		Harp [Irish] - Robin Williamson Organ - Mike Heron (2)

User Reviews:

Mr-Self-Destruct, Mar 13, 2006

One of the best albums from ISB, this should really be listened to as an extension of their "Wee Tam" record. The band were always well known for experimenting with styles and instruments and this has standard piano, guitar and organ, plus sitar, celtic harp, and other Eastern instruments.

Standout tracks for me are the epic "Maya", the brooding sitar-lead "The Iron Stone" and the amusing "Cousin Caterpillar". The final track "The Circle Is Unbroken" is probably the best though. It's in the vein of a traditional Scottish song but is simply beautiful. Organ and harp combine together with some of my favourite lyrics of all time:
"Scattered we were when the long night was breaking, but in bright morning converse again".

Suffice to say this isn't for everyone, but any self-respecting hippy should own at least one ISB album!

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