In the late 1960s, New Zealand’s legendary band The Underdogs recorded their second LP. The album was recorded in their home town of Auckland under the direction of producer Bob Gillett during a three-day recording session. Wasting Our Time was released in New Zealand in 1970 on the British label Pye Records. By the time they recorded this album, not only had their line-up changed, but their UK-inspired blues-rock sound had also become heavier and more psychedelic, influenced by Cream and Jimi Hendrix. Guitarist and singer Harvey Mann and bassist Neil Edwards from the original Underdogs line-up teamed up with drummer Glen „Pig“ Absolum. Hence the band’s nickname: Pig, Mann & Edwards.

This power trio played in the style of the British blues and hard rock scene, incorporating free and experimental elements. At the same time, their sound had an unique atmosphere of its own, perhaps because the entire album was recorded in faraway New Zealand. Unfortunately, the group split up immediately after the release of this album, which, with its psychedelic, hard-hitting blues rock, now ranks as a New Zealand original among the most sought-after LPs. Harvey Mann and Glen Absolum subsequently formed the follow-up band Space Farm in 1971.