Bee Gees, Idea (side A)

I've always enjoyed the Bee Gees early, Beatles-y, records. This one (from 1968) is two after 1st, which I guess makes it their 3rd, though it's actually confusing when I read the discography, whether 1st actually came first. I really like that Idea was engineered by a guy named John Pantry—he has a great name, even if I've never heard of him. It also has some funny production gimmicks, including what sounds like a guy making noises with his mouth? (in rhythm with the song no less) I prefer side B, with "I Started a Joke" and "I Have Decided to Join the Air Force", though "I've Got to Get a Message to You" was a hit too—it's an odd sequence with hits at the end of side A and in the middle of side B. And I would have assumed they'd be trying to distance themselves a bit from the Beatles, rather than reusing cover artist Klaus Voorman, but what do I know? Idea is a nice record and a fun listen.