Now, on to the bonus tracks:

"Manners Maketh Man" - Batman fans rejoice! For those who have very carefully watched C&J's appearance on Batman, you might have noticed that when they arrive at the airport, someone turns on a gramophone to give them a rocking background to their press conference. That rocking background really is a C&J track (if you listen closely, you can just make out some of the words). It was the first track discarded, in late 1966, from what was to become Of Cabbages and Kings, and is basically a chastisement of the then-older generation for treating pop stars and icons of pop culture like they were circus freaks. A very biting track which points out that manners, not haircuts, make a mature adult. Jeremy gets an acting "job" on this one, as one of the rude 'adults'. This one is in a new stereo remix.

"Cautionary Tale" - The hidden gem of the set. This is Jeremy' jaunty children's tale which, with the final verse left off, was used as the bridge in "Imagination" on The Ark in 1968. Listening to "Cautionary Tale" struck me just how much a small change could totally change the meaning of the song. In "Imagination", this section works as a reminder of the pleasant aspect of imagination, but the fact that the poor kid "somehow could not follow" is tragic considering how "real" his imaginary fears are, to the point where he has to flee from part of his house because "it always knows when you are there". But in "Cautionary Tale", with its extra verse, and without the negativity of the verses from "Imagination", the lesson is that dreams come true, and that a child's imagination is a wonderful and powerful thing. This very cute (though very short) song is presented in stereo.

"The Gentle Cold of Dawn" (inst) - The backing track of this song, before orchestral or vocal overdubs. While interesting, and in beautiful stereo, I think this one was poorly chosen. I much rather would have had instrumental tracks for "Editorial" and "Epilogue", thus making the Progress Suite listenable both as instrumentals and in its original form. Oh well, I'll not turn it down!

"Rest In Peace" (single mix) - Here's the "Sister Marie" b-side version, cut down to three minutes from the original LP version. It's presented here in mono because to mix it to stereo would defy the point of presenting the single mix, since it is an edit of a unique mono mix, so it would have to be completely remade from scratch using the original elements to be in stereo. Some of those original elements apparently do not exist anymore, so mono it is! Why do I say it's a completely unique mix as well as an edit? There are several subtle differences from the other mix, most obvious, an orchestral miscue eight seconds in. Nice to have on CD, especially since the single it appeared on is so frightfully rare, and because some say "Rest In Peace" is a bit ponderous at six+ minutes. The sitar solo, however, is still mostly there!

"Painted Dayglow Smile" (single version) - Here's the original November 1967 single version of a track which, in a later longer mix, appeared on The Ark. There are several subtle mix differences on this one, and the screech which is present on the version on The Ark is faded down in an attempt to be more radio-friendly. This single mix is also still in mono, probably because it is a complicated mix, and would have been difficult (if not impossible) to remake from scratch. This rarity was released on CD on 1992's Painted Dayglow Smile compilation, but this is an excellent substitute for that now-rare disc.

"Sister Marie" (single version) - This is probably the rarest originally released Columbia track. It first appeared on a bomb 1968 single, and has never been reissued until now. On 1992's Painted Dayglow Smile CD an alternate version was released, removing all the cool 1968 phasing and special effects, as well as some backing vocals and musical parts. This one is still in mono, again probably because of how difficult it would be to remake this complex mix. Most fans have only ever heard the alternate, which although pleasant, is a very unimpressive contender for hit single. The actual single version, as presented here, is a fantastic and energetic record.

Overall, this CD is an excellent release, placing the LP side-by-side with a number of legendarily rare single tracks and some fascinating new finds. The love that Sundazed put into the reissue of this cult classic is obvious. The fact that it has taken until 2002 to restore this one to availability is perhaps a sign that sometimes labels save the best for last. Whether you've never been able to track down the rare vinyl of this, or you've loved it since the day it came out, this CD is a revelatory experience, and a vital piece of the Chad and Jeremy puzzle. This is definitely one that you can play and play.

Jason Rhoden