Luv Machine - Luv Machine LP. Formed in the tropical climates of Barbados in 1967, The Luv Machine relocated to the UK in late 1968 to seek fame and fortune in those swinging times. The band started out playing in the underground black soul clubs of the Midlands area. Their sound was a lot harder than the initial club circuit in which they were being booked. Influenced by Hendrix, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and other more obscure hard rock bands of the time, Luv Machine managed to combine elements of both rock and soulful psych with a funky progressive groove. Added to this was a Caribbean vibe, which made them completely unique amongst rivals of the day. The band's self-titled debut album which was released for Polydor in 1971, has become a much revered and collectible item amongst collectors and fans of the era. Unfortunately, the band split before the album was actually released, which meant it was never actually given the publicity it surely deserved. (m-/m-, new)