Good Morning Starshine (Strawberry Alarm Clock album)
Good Morning Starshine is the third studio album by the American psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock, released in 1969. It marks a significant shift in the band's sound, moving away from the heavy psychedelia of their earlier work towards a more pop-oriented and sunshine pop style.
The album's title track, "Good Morning Starshine," is a cover of a song from the musical Hair. It was released as a single but failed to achieve the same level of commercial success as their previous hit, "Incense and Peppermints."
Other notable tracks on the album include "Starting Out the Day," "Miss Attraction," and "Changes." While the album maintained some psychedelic elements, it featured more prominent use of horns and orchestration, indicative of the band's evolving musical direction.
Good Morning Starshine represents a transitional phase in Strawberry Alarm Clock's career, as they attempted to adapt to changing musical trends and explore new sonic territories. The album is often considered a departure from their signature sound, and opinions on its quality and significance vary among fans and critics. Despite not achieving the same level of success as their debut, it remains a document of the band's experimentation and represents a distinct period in their discography.