Earth Opera

After soaking their debut in Carnaby Street psychedelia, Earth Opera turned to folk and country for their second album. Of course, The Great American Eagle Tragedy still sounds like a jewel-encrusted product of the Age of Aquarius: progressive and wonderfully pretentious. But Peter Rowan and David Grisman's love for American roots music is slowly re-emerging, especially on the great opener "Home to You" as well as the rollicking garage novelty jam "Roast Beef Love."

A pretentious group which brings it off better than most pretentious groups, at least on this album, which I ignored because the first one was so terrible. Some good melodies hidden here--I'll listen more. (Grade - C+)