Man-Man (1971)

The quintessential Welsh band Man were, to say the least, one of those curious cases within rock music. They distanced themselves from the progressive rock and European pop-rock trends of the time, delving into more American sounds such as psychedelia, acid rock, blues, and country, without completely abandoning the British progressive style. A testament to this remarkable stylistic diversity is their third release, "Man", released in 1971, which immerses itself in the aforementioned genres. From blues-tinged tracks like "Romian", to country in "Country Girl", the psychedelic hypnotism of "Would The Christians Wait Five Minutes", classic rock in "Daughter of the Fireplace", and progressive experiments such as the expansive suite "Alchemist", this third album by the band comprised of Deke Leonard, Micky Jones, Ray Williams, Clive John, and Terry Williams, clearly demonstrated their rich, eclectic, and equally surprising musical offering.