Brian Auger “A Better Land” (1971)

An overlooked gem and a long-time Jive Time favorite, “A Better Land” is the perfect blend of psychedelic rock, jazz and folk and is unlike anything else we’ve heard by Brian Auger - it’s a far cry from the progressive jazz-rock he’s usually associated with. –JT

“A Better Land is one of the more enduring pop records from the era, with its ultra-sophisticated compositioning and arrangement skills. It's as if the Oblivion Express wanted to reveal themselves as capable of anything, which, of course, they were. This is a fantastic place to start any Brian Auger collection.” -allmusic.com