Conversation so far:
What happened in 1965 for Michelle Phillips?
Phillips was a founding member of the Mamas & the Papas, helping to form the vocal group in 1965.
Who was in the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas with Michelle Phillips?
The Mamas and the Papas was formed by husband and wife John and Michelle Phillips, formerly of the New Journeymen, and Denny Doherty, formerly of the Mugwumps.
What was the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas first project together?
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
What was The Mamas & the Papas' If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears about?
debut album

Question: How was that received?
Self-contained rewrite: How was The Mamas & the Papas' debut album If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears received?