During the '60s United Artists signed a succession of very good bands (Thunder and Roses, Boffalongo and Pookah, for example) but almost invariably neglected to give them the promotion which commercial success demanded. Led by organist and vocalist Mark Mangold, now a celebrated AOR artist, who also composed their material, Valhalla is another of those forgotten groups whose lone album deserves to be rediscovered, mixing as it does heavy rock, prog and psych with heavy, dominant organ and powerful vocals. Track listing: 1. Hard Times 2. Conceit 3. Ladies In Waiting 4. I'm Not Askin 5. Deacon 6. Heads Are Free 7. Roof Top Man 8. JBT 9. Conversation 10. Overseas Symphony
