Sweet Smoke

Sweet Smoke formed in Brooklyn in 1967 and relocated to Germany, where they lived in a commune. Their debut LP Just a Poke was released in 1970 and features two long tracks (one side each). The group is described as a five-member band with roots in the late 1960s psychedelic/jazz-rock scene.

Debut album Just a Poke (1970). The band formed in 1967 in Brooklyn and moved to Germany, living in a commune. They produced long, exploratory tracks and are associated with psychedelic and jazz-rock influences.

The available review recounts Sweet Smoke's origins in Brooklyn (formed in '67), their relocation to a German commune and the release of their first LP Just a Poke (1970). The album features two long tracks and a cover section. The review mixes nostalgia and cultural reflection; rating 3/5.

For:Fans of 1970s psychedelic/jazz-rock, collectors of progressive/psychedelic albums, readers of DeBaser.