LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Their debut album including the hit “Mary's Mamma”
• Limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on yellow vinyl

The Dutch progressive rock group Drama comprised a number of individuals who had already made their marks in the past in several different bands: Polle Eduard (Tee Set, After Tea), drummer Ton 'Shell' Schellekens (Brainbox, In Crowd), Ulli Grün (Boots, After Tea), and the young guitar virtuoso Frank van der Kloot (Bobby's Children). In 1972 they released their only album Drama, including their massive hit Mary's Mamma, written by musician Peter Koelewijn. This song is not representative for the rest of their music, which is much more experimental. After some arguments with the record label the band fell apart, leaving this wonderful record as their only album.

Track Listing:

SIDE A

• 1. MARY'S MAMMA
• 2. DREAMED I WAS THE PRESIDENT
• 3. I'M YOUR HOOCHI COOCHIE MAN
• 4A. NO DOCTOR
• 4B. MELODRAMA

SIDE B

• 1. SMILE OR YELL
• 2. TELL THE WORLD I'M COMING
• 3. BRAINS OR NOT
• 4. GIVE UP AND GO