Smiling Men with Bad Reputations is the 1971 solo debut album by Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band (ISB).

The trademark folk and Celtic style remained intact, but Heron added his own influences of progressive rock to the repertoire.

Heron's output would continue to show a trend in this direction for much of his solo career, and his remaining time with the ISB.

[1] "Warm Heart Pastry" finds Heron backed by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon of The Who, and Ronnie Lane of Small Faces (as Tommy & The Bijoux).

The 1991 reissue features two bonus tracks, with Jimmy Page guesting on "Lady Wonder" and Elton John on "Make No Mistake".