Strange how the mind works. This thread got me to thinking about a band by the name of Klaatu. I didn't even know how to spell the band name, but Google sure did! There now is an official Klaatu website (of course). The first 2 of their 5 albulms, "3:47 EST" (1976 release with a Sunshine happy face on the cover) and "Hope" (1977 release) have been remastered and released on CD (available for $12 each at www.bullseyecanada.com).
I remember buying these in 8-track format because the artwork looked "really cool". High shcool, what can I say? What struck me at the time was that the music was very melodic with a hint of Pink Floyd-like space age meanderings. But then someome must have borrowed and never returned them. I probably only listened once or twice, so it's quite a blur.
According to the Klaatu website, there were rumors at one point that these guys were the Beatles (and not just three obscure faceless guys from Toronto). The story makes for good reading. This is not the way I remember the Klaatu sound... but I'll report back after when the discs arrive.
I remember buying these in 8-track format because the artwork looked "really cool". High shcool, what can I say? What struck me at the time was that the music was very melodic with a hint of Pink Floyd-like space age meanderings. But then someome must have borrowed and never returned them. I probably only listened once or twice, so it's quite a blur.
According to the Klaatu website, there were rumors at one point that these guys were the Beatles (and not just three obscure faceless guys from Toronto). The story makes for good reading. This is not the way I remember the Klaatu sound... but I'll report back after when the discs arrive.