Super massive, super fuzzy, and at this point, a landmark recording of an early metal/stoner rock sound - certainly a record that influenced many, many, many musicians. The entire stoner rock and grunge genres probably wouldn't have happened without them and Black Sabbath.
Blue Cheer was part of the San Francisco scene at the end of the 1960's and it must have been mind-blowing to see a band of such raw power playing along side all the hippie jam bands like the Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company. Think of the Stooges playing with the Osmonds and you get the idea.
The level of musicianship will not blow you away here - its the song writing and power of their songs that drives this record. It's raw and unapologetic and inspiring.
This is the original Philips LP and pretty easy to find through most shops. There is also a repress available by Sundazed who seem to be right on point with their choices of re-releases.
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