the forest of my mind

Arranged by Mike Theodore and prolific guitarist Dennis Coffey—who later worked together on Rodriguez's Cold Fact—1968's The Forest of My Mind is a dose of soul-soothing mellow filled with captivating pastoral odes which try on a variety of period styles in craftsman-like perfection. 
The album is a unique synthesis of pop, folk and psychedelic sounds flecked with a touch of Donovan Leitch-like whimsy which is steered into righteous and refined waters by future Motown staff producer Clay McMurray (Gladys Knight & The Pips, David Ruffin, The Temptations, The Four Tops) aided by the cream of the Motor City's R&B/soul sessionmen of the tim

Track Listing:

• A1 English Sparrows 2:40
• A2 Suzanne 2:45
• A3 Walking In The Forest (Of My Mind) 2:37
• A4 The Painter (Who Lives In The Cellar) 2:17
• A5 Dialogue Of Wind And Lover 2:16
• A6 You've Got To Hide (Your Love Away) 2:50
• B1 Tiny Alice 3:05
• B2 Morning Train 2:35
• B3 Something Of A Love Song 2:12
• B4 The White Birds (Return To Warm Seas) 3:08
• B5 Flowers In The Park 3:40
• B6 I Can't Help Myself 2:25