Reviewed by Iain Nash

'Iter Iteneris' (meaning The Journey) is the debut album from The About. Brought together by a love for God and The Beatles, America's Vic Morton and Tom Gordon have drawn upon these two passions throughout the recording. Even as early on as "Trip Divine", it's clear that this album comes straight from the swooping psychedelic chapter of Beatle-mania than those early pop years. All the trademarks of the fab four can be found from the famous McCartney howling on "Mesmerized" to the rock'n'roll guitar reminiscent of George Harrison's quiet genius. Even the audible pops and hisses added to the beginning of "Self" gives you the authentic feeling that you are putting on an LP. But please don't be fooled for this is certainly no "Sgt Pepper". "Breath" is as far removed as you can get from the straight drumming beat that became a staple of the Beatles sound and bizarrely clocking in at just over a minute long "Tomorrow Today" sounds nothing like the rest of the album at all. The cello on "As I Do Now" is a nice touch, echoing the tendency the Liverpool lads had for orchestral arrangements. But "I Recall" sounds like the real deal combining well written lyrics and a catchy tune. An interesting album that is clever in places but confusing in others.

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