At this stage described as a bridge between Tim Buckley & Nick Drake [& still alive to tell tales!] & so bent on a solo career he turned down offers to join no less than The Yardbirds, Led Zep & later Deep Purple, this '73 Atlantic release is arguably his best. A loose & rootsy affair, considerably aided by a young David Lindley & Willie Bobo on percussion, this largely unstructured set culled from vast UK [born] & US [moved to] sessions exhibits an enduring appeal 30 years on...