San Francisco's Beau
Brummels are most famous for their 1963 British Invasion hit, "Laugh
Laugh" (which won them a cameo on The Flintstones, as The Beau
Brummelstones). This was their fourth album, and even though it barely cracked
the Billboard Top 200 (it peaked at 197), it received much critical acclaim. I thought it was a pleasant listen and I especially liked the opening track "Are You Happy?". Their previous album, Beau Brummels '66, consisted mainly of uninspired cover versions, prompting the departure of drummer John Peterson. The three remaining members decided to forego touring and experiment with new sounds and technology in the studio. This resulted in a very ethereal, Tolkien-esque sound, especially on songs like "The Painter of Women," "Magic Hollow" and "The Wolf of Velvet Fortune." Another highlight on the album was the final track, a cover of the Randy Newman song "Old Kentucky Home."
Track Listing:
01. Are You Happy?
02. Only Dreaming Now
03. The Painter of Women
04. The Keeper of Time
05. It Won't Get Better
06. Nine Pound Hammer
07. Magic Hollow
08. And I've Seen Her
09. Triangle
10. The Wolf of Velvet Fortune
11. Old Kentucky Home
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