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The fifth, and final studio album from Canadian rock band Klaatu.

Those familiar with Beatles folklore will be aware of this band and the history involved.

Originally released October 1981.

In 1973, Klaatu released their first record, a single of Hanus of Uranus and Sub-Rosa Subway on the GRT label. Hanus later evolved in Anus of Uranus for their first album in 1976.

Later that year they also released a promotional single of an early version of Dr. Marvello backed with a song called For You Girl on GRT. For You Girl has never seen the light of day anywhere else.

In 1974, they got the single version of Dr. Marvello on a compilation album on the Daffodil label called "Naturally."

Later that year they also released a single on Daffodil with an early version of California Jam and the single version of Dr. Marvello.

They also got a promo single released on Island in the United States with the single versions of the songs California Jam and Dr. Marvello.

In 1975, the band released an early version of True Life Hero as a single on the Daffodil label with Hanus of Uranus as the B-side.

Dee Long of the band was asked if these early versions were the same recordings used for the LP in 1976 only with new overdubs added. His response was:

"[They were the] same recordings with different overdubs, except for Hanus of Uranus which was the first track ever recorded as Klaatu, without Terry Draper who hadn't joined yet. With Dr. Marvello, we spent a fair bit more time on the album version."

In 1976, Klaatu released their first album. In the United States the album was called "Klaatu" but in some other countries (including their native Canada) the album was called "3:47 EST". (Capitol Records USA messed up the song title for Sir Bodsworth Rugglesby III [does this surprise us?] on the original release as Sir Bodsworth Rubblesby III. This mistake carried onto their subsequent reissues until the first CD issue on Capitol which finally corrected this error.) (Another Capitol error appears on the original issue of this album in the US. It lists the title of the last song as "Little Meutrino" instead of "Little Neutrino". This error was fixed by the time they had reissued the album in the early 80s.)

The next year, 1977, brought another album from Klaatu. This one was called "Hope" and again had no names other than Klaatu. The selections were now copyright by KLAATOONS, Inc. ASCAP/CAPAC. The American album said the songs were published by Welbeck Music Corp/ASCAP.

The year after that, 1978, brought a third album by this mystery band, Sir Army Suit. By this time sales were beginning to drop off and the album was not met with the sales that had been expected. Again there was no credit other than Klaatu and Klaatoons. This time the American album had no publishing credits listed.

1979 did not see any Klaatu albums.

In 1980 the band came out with it's 4th album (which also ended up being the last album released in the US by them) called Endangered Species. This time the album gave us some information. It said the songs were published by Klaatoons, but it told us that the album was produced by Christopher Bond. The songs also gave writing credit to Long, Woloschuk, and Tome. Were these the names of Klaatu members?

The following note was also included in the liner notes for the album:

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Nota Bene: There are three accepted definitions applied when describing the status of declining wildlife: rare, threatened and ENDANGERED SPECIES. The most recent figures published in the Red Data Book, as issued by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, indicate that there are at least 340 animals and 20,000 plants listed as endangered species. Experts throughout the world agree that unless immediate and effective measures are implemented to protect the existence of these life forms, their final outcome will inevitably be . . . extinction. Spring, 1980 Terry Draper, Dee Long, John Woloschuk

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That was the last that the United States heard from Klaatu.

Canada and other countries were treated to two more albums though, a regular Klaatu release and a greatest hits package.

The regular release was called Magentalane and was released in 1981.

Tracklisting:

1. A Million Miles Away

2. The Love of a Woman

3. Blue Smoke Listen

4. I Don't Wanna Go Home

5. December Dream

6. Magentalane

7. At The End Of The Rainbow

8. Mrs. Toad's Cookies

9. Maybe I'll Move To Mars

10. Magentalane ( It Feels So Good)

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See my other Klaatu posts:

3:47 EST (debut album)

Hope (second album)

Sir Army Suit (third album)

Endangered Species (fourth album)

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Sun Set 1973-1981 (the rarities collection)

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