The Sun, Moon & Herbs

The Sun, Moon & Herbs
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 31, 1971
RecordedJuly – October 1970
Studio
  • Trident (London, England)
  • Criteria (Miami, Florida)
  • Dimension Recorders (Hollywood, California)
GenreRock
Length38:59
LabelAtlantic
ProducerMac Rebennack, Charles Greene
Dr. John chronology
Remedies
(1970)
The Sun, Moon & Herbs
(1971)
Dr. John's Gumbo
(1972)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Christgau's Record GuideC+
Rolling Stone(mixed)

The Sun, Moon & Herbs is a 1971 studio album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John, noted for its contributions from Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, and other well-known musicians. It was originally intended to be a three-album set but was cut down to a single disc. The album was described by James Chrispell on AllMusic as "dark and swampy" and "best listened to on a hot, muggy night with the sound of thunder rumbling off in the distance like jungle drums". The album was Dr. John's first album to reach the Billboard 200 chart, spending five weeks there and peaking at number 184 on November 6, 1971.