Group 1850 – Live On Tour (Rubber Records – RR 1852) made in Holland 1976 original 1st pressing LP | vinyl: NM (mint-) | cover: NM (mint-) Most likely recorded in 1973 Live on Tour represents the last known recordings of the Dutch pioneering progressive rock ensemble Group 1850. The album is presented as a 5 course meal, though the opening serving does not indicate what is in store for the rest of the dining experience. 'Aperitive' is a solo piece by Peter Sjardin on his Organiser - sounding pretty similar to Sjardin's Changes album that we just spoke about. From there we find Group 1850 in a loose jammy mood. Mostly psychedelic influenced jazzy prog with a bit of a funky feel. This album proved once and for all that Group 1850 had no intention of ever selling out or trying to be relevant. Almost no one was doing music like this at such a late date, especially one with name recognition. They were pioneers at the beginning and they seemed to be on the distant and lonesome trail at the end. Clearly this is not the place to start your Group 1850 exploration. By itself, Live on Tour is a relatively harmless instrumental rock album. In context of the band's history, however, it becomes yet one more essential listen. 1. Aperitive (7:23) 2. Hors d'oevre (7:19) 3. Main Dish (8:13) 4. Side Dish (24:05) 5. Dessert (6:21)