The US hard rock quintet came from Goshen, Indiana, and was formed by members of a local band called Skull. They changed their name to Magi in 1973. Although completely unknown today, this band from northern Indiana dominated almost the entire Midwest in the mid-1970s with their numerous live concerts featuring their powerful, uncompromising hard rock. Encouraged by their successful live tours, the group decided to record an LP. „Uncle Dirty“ Bryce Roberson, who ran Sound Machine Studios in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offered them 40 hours of recording time and 1,000 LPs/singles for $1,000. At the time of recording their debut album in August 1973, the band consisted of John Gaut (voc), Steve Vanlaningham (g), Larry Stutzman (g, voc), Tom Stevens (b, voc) and Jerry Wiggins (dr).

They played high-energy heavy rock with lots of fuzz guitar and psychedelic influences, but with plenty of catchy hooks and melodies. Despite the inability to capture the dynamics of their live performances on vinyl, their first album quickly sold out thanks to their large local fan base. Subsequent television appearances brought them further recognition, leading to frequent bookings as the support act for well-known music greats such as Brownsville Station. Following an offer, they settled in Los Angeles, only to discover that their music was already considered outdated there; punk was all the rage. Discouraged and disappointed, the band broke up in 1980. The original private pressing, with a small run of 1,000 copies, is now one of the most sought-after hard rock albums of the 1970s.