The Misundestood Children Of The Sun - Complete Recordings 1965-66 (2-CD)

(Grapefruit Records) 33 tracks - 6 panel digipac

The Misunderstood have to be considered one of the biggest cult bands of the 60s psychedelia era. The band began forging their innovative sound in Riverside, California, where they were discovered by DJ John Peel (then working in the US as John Ravenscroft). After recording some locally, the band moved to the UK on Peel's recommendation.

In London, The Misunderstood signed to Fontana Records and recorded six tracks that are considered milestones. 'I Can Take You To The Sun', released in December, remains a landmark of the original psychedelia era and was accompanied by an explosive version of Bo Diddley's 'Who Do You Love', but the band broke up shortly afterwards when singer Rick Brown was signed. A second single, the fast-paced psych-rock "Children Of The Sun" (with the anti-war gem "I Unseen" in the background), was belatedly released in February 1969 when a new line-up of the band re-signed with the label.

In 1982, Cherry Red released the seminal compilation LP Before The Dream Faded, which not only revealed two more Fontana recordings, the high-octane 'Find The Hidden Door' and 'My Mind', but also compiled seven archive tracks from the band's Riverside days. Since then, more recordings have surfaced on various retrospectives.

CHILDREN OF THE SUN finally gathers all of The Misunderstood's known output from 1965-1966 into one package, suitably remastered by Alec Palao. With insightful sleeve notes by Mike Stax (Ugly Things) and the participation of various original band members, as well as a wonderful design by Andy Morten (Shindig!), this is truly the definitive document of a legendary underground band, compiled by those who love their music.