The Misunderstood

I've been dying to hear the first High Tide album, as every description I've read (even the unflattering ones) make it seem as though it's something I'd highly value.
Wish that UT article were on the web, I'd direct you all to it. There is an infuriating account of a Misunderstood press gig at which two of em were tripping wildly and they unveiled a monster "tripscape" or something that they intended to make side 2 of their (never to be) debut lp. Apparently, the tape was wiped in a freak accident right after it was recorded. They used to use a very elaborate (for its time, I imagine) light show in sync with their rhythms. Must have been something.

The Before the Dream Faded comp is great indeed. I bought it mail order as a callow John Peel influenced youth.

I love 'I Unseen'.

Incidentally, the Ugly Things lost tapes did eventually come out: http://www.ugly-things.com/misunderstood.html.

God, I love Ugly Things...