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Perhaps Vanilla Fudge is not for everybody because of their unique style and strange vocals, but the truth of the matter is that they were original. This writer sees the album as possibly the first progressive rock release. There are quasi-classical introductions and interludes throughout, predating Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and the like. The originality is remarkable, despite the fact that they only covered well-known pop songs of the day. The Beatles Ticket to Ride, the Zombies She's Not There, and the Supremes You Keep Me Hanging On, are the songs that may interest fans of heavy metal. The Fudge gave them a slowed down, dramatic treatment with the heavy organ, active bass, pounding drums, and fuzzy psychedelic guitar. Their version of the Impressions People Get Ready is quite effective with the band's unique vocals, and church styled organ. The only possible weak spot would have to be Sonny Bono's Bang Bang. It has the feeling of a corny soap opera at times, but there are passages between the high-pitched vocals that are extremely heavy. Take Me For a Little While is an effective soul/pop fusion, and was probably the most normal sounding cut. The album ends with a most disturbing, psychedelic, and climactic version of Elanor Rigby, which truly captured the flair the band had for dramatic intensity. This album contains the Fudge's only top 40 hits, Hanging On(#6), and Little While(#38), but the Fudge should really be seen as an albums band. This album is one of Vanilla Fudge's best, and recommended. NOTE: Some reviewers have made the incorrect assumption that the band was nothing more than a studio creation thrown together by the record company. Actually, they were an established band for some time before this album, known as Mark and the Pigeons, influenced by the Long Island Sound of the Rascals, and Vagrants.