Free Design: Kites Are Fun LP

The celestial vocal harmonies of the East Coast unit formerly known as Free Design are exemplified in their 1967 debut, Kites Are Fun, which remains a major influence on today’s alternative pop. Often referred to as the East Coast answer to the Mamas & the Papas, the band had a more ethereal and eclectic approach. From the gentle orchestral accompaniment of "Make the Madness Stop" to the folkish bossa of "When Love Was Young," and the sensational arrangements of "Proper Ornaments"—a track later championed by Madlib in the stunning tribute The Now Sound Redesigned (released by Light In The Attic in 2005)—you’ll discover a diverse range of styles. Produced by none other than Enoch Light, the album is still an astonishing piece of heavenly art-pop with a lysergic counterpoint.