Certainly they were no ordinary band. The fact that the name Max Webster was an entirely fictional non de plume was just part of the conundrum. An electric and eccentric four piece, based in Toronto, and led by the ever entertaining Kim Mitchell, MW maximised their curious non-conventional appeal by crafting melodic progressive rock with a nod to the left-of-centre approach pioneered by King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Genesis. It was a heady mixture for sure but one that paid long lasting dividends. Discovered and signed to Rush"s management company, the band"s debut album, originally issued in 1976 was helmed by Rush producer Terry Brown. The album is a sublime and incredibly captivating work, with as many twists and turns as quirky hooks and riffs can possibly allow.