The Albert - The Albert (Korean Remastered) (1970)

This American band is interesting because they released two albums in 1970 with the same name and on the same label Perception. In addition, some things were repeated on both discs, but were played differently. They differ in the cover. This is, apparently, the second album of the band, where the arrangements became more complex and the compositions became longer. In musical terms, it presents an interesting mixture of jazz-rock and brass-rock with a large number of brass instruments, slightly reminiscent of early Chicago. A very soulful vocalist, psychedelic guitar, a lot of organ and a constant attack of trombones, trumpets and saxophones. The first composition Pity the Child immediately blows progressive thanks to mysterious melodic lines, but then the music shifts towards the commercial sound of Blood, Sweat & Tears with playful rhythms, from under which a progressive backing sometimes emerges, some piano solos and other vignettes. The compositions are quite long (6-8 minutes), therefore, despite some pop aspirations of the vocalist, the group periodically manages to accompany them with twisted arrangements, so it is very interesting to listen to.