The Electric Prunes - Underground (1967)

Underground is the Second Album by the American Psychedelic-Rock Band The Electric Prunes.
As The Collectors, The Electric Prunes were run by Manager David Hassinger, who lead them as if he was the leader of the Band himself. When he got hold of them, Hassinger told them that they could not continue with their name (Jim and The Lords), and as such they picked up the name The Electric Prunes, the last name on a long list of possibilities and only featured in it as a Joke. Let's skip some years and go to 1967 when they released their Second Album. As the Debut it reached the lower levels of the Billboard Charts and launched the Band in a fairly successful Tour, and more Line-Up changes due to internal conflicts over royalties and recognition. During their European Tour they Recorded a concert in Stockholm, Sweden, which was widely Bootlegged by fans of the Band, only to be finally released on the 90's with a 1,000 copies Edition. Underground was something very different from their other works, mainly because it was the one that allowed them to have complete artistic freedom, as Hassinger seemed to be busier with other things.
Best Tracks - "The Great Banana Hoax", "Children Of Rain", "Wind-Up Toys", "Antique Doll", "I Happen To Love You", "Dr. Do-Good", "I" and "Long Day's Flight". It seems that most Psychedelic Albums has one or more songs that are similar to any other Psychedelic Band (except for the really big classics), and Underground also has that kind of Music. However there are some exceptionally good tunes and compositions, enough to make the Album worth the listen (much more than worth, actually).


The Electric Prunes:
- James Lowe - Vocals, Autoharp, Harmonica.
- Mark Tulin - Bass, Organ, Piano.
- Ken Williams - Lead-Guitar.
- James 'Weasel' Spangola - Vocals, Rhythm-Guitar.
- Mike Gannon - Vocals, Rhythm-Guitar.
- Preston Ritter - Drums.
- Michael Weakley, 'Quint' - Drums.

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