In October 1970, “Elektra” label released “U”, the seventh Incredible String Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in May 1970, and was produced by Joe Boyd.

Personnel:

• Mike Heron – vocal, guitar, mandolin, bass, piano, organ, sitar
• Robin Williamson – vocal, guitar, 12-string guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, flute, Jew’s harp, shanai, gimbri, soondri, clay drums. Washboard, Greg Heat’s voice sitar
• Rose Simpson – guitar, table
• Peter Grant – banjo
• Licorice McKechnie – vocal, guitar, drums, spoons
• Janet Shankman – vocal, harpsichord
• Rose Simpson – vocal, bass
• Mal and Malcolm – vocals
• Tom Constanten – arranger

Track listing:

All tracks are written by Robin Williamson except where noted.

1. El Wool Suite – Mike Heron
2. The Juggler’s Song
3. Time
4. Bad Sadie Lee – Janet Shankman
5. Queen of Love
6. Partial Belated Overture – Mike Heron
7. Light in Time of Darkness / Glad to See You – Mike Heron
8. Walking Along with You – Mike Heron
9. Hirem Pawnitof / Fairies’ Hornpipe – traditional, arranged by Mike Heron
10. Bridge Theme – Mike Heron
11. Bridge Song – Mike Heron
12. Astral Plane Theme
13. Invocation
14. Robot Blues
15. Puppet Song
16. Cutting the Strings
17. I Know You – Licorice McKechnie
18. Rainbow – Mike Heron