Formed in 1969 in Massachusetts under the name Mask, Pugsley Munion was born from the desire of three teenage musicians to leave behind the cover-band circuit and perform music of their own creation. Combining hard-rock with psychedelic and progressive influences, the trio quickly developed a powerful sound that caught the attention of the newly revived J&S Records. The band was invited to New York City to record at the legendary Bell Sound Studios, one of the city's first 8-track recording facilities. Forced to change their name, the group adopted the unforgettable name Pugsley Munion, a tongue-in-cheek creation.
Originally conceived as an album titled ‘Three in One’, the sessions were recorded in just two days. The band expected to return to complete overdubs, remix tracks, and finish the project. Instead, J&S Records released the recordings in their rough, unfinished state, changed the album title to “Just Like You”, misplaced the original cover artwork, and issued the record without the band's approval. Despite these setbacks, the album received regional radio airplay and would eventually earn cult status among collectors of American heavy psychedelic rock.
Newly 24-bit domain remastered sound. Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve. Insert with liner notes and photos.
“Excellent local power-trio sound with a ballsy Cream vibe, psych residuals, good guitar-playing” - Patrick Lundborg (Acid Archives)
