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David Bedford - The Odyssey

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Bedford reached a new high with The Odyssey from 1976. It's based upon the Odyssey which Odysseus undertook in the eponymous book from Homer. When you look at the back of the CD, among...

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(Posted by Roel Steverink 2004-09-01)

Ange - By the Sons of Mandrin & Par les Fils de Mandrin Live 77

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Banco and PFM did it, so why not Ange? The world of rock music has always been dominated by the English language, and many of the bands who sing primarily in another language have seen fit to...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2004-04-01)

John Cale - Words for the Dying

Cover art I have to admit an orchestral setting for a set of Dylan Thomas poems reminded me of many of the criticisms for many a 70s progressive rock concept album. John Cale's arrangement of this collection of...  » Read more
(Posted by Jeff Melton 2004-04-01)

Esagono - Vicolo

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Here’s a little Italian gem rescued from obscurity. Esagono apparently only recorded this one album as a group, but members of the band were involved with many other projects, including Arti...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2004-04-01)

Brandywine Bridge - An English Meadow

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English trio Brandywine Bridge released its LP, An English Meadow, in 1978. The album, just reissued by Kissing Spell, contained twelve original songs penned in the style of traditional...

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(Posted by Jim Chokey 2003-12-01)

Yes - Tales from Topographic Oceans

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[This review looks specifically at the 2003 Rhino reissue.]

Tales from Topographic Oceans, from the year following

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 2003-12-01)

Tryo - Dos Mundos

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From the first set of heavy guitar riffs it’s clear that Chilean power trio Tryo is much more than a guitar, bass, drums outfit from (way) south of the border. In fact I’d venture to...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 2003-12-01)

The Hook - Will Grab You

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Transitional periods can be very interesting in music. The Hook falls in the transition between 60s garage-psych and 70s hard rock. Reliable information has it that this album dates from 1968 in...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2003-12-01)

Seatrain - Watch

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The Blues Project is remembered as an innovative, somewhat erratic band of the mid-60s who combined rock with folk, blues, and jazz. In 1967 they split up, with some members going on to form Blood,...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2003-12-01)

A Beautiful Day in Mill Valley —
The David and Linda LaFlamme Interview

Cover art While his musical resumé is lengthy and varied, ranging from symphony orchestras and pop bands to jazz ensembles and improvisational work, David LaFlamme is best known as the violin and lead voice of the legendary San Francisco band It’s a Beautiful Day, whose debut album in 1969 produced the FM radio hits “White Bird” and “Hot Summer Day,” a powerful musical statement that has stood the test of time.  » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 2003-12-01)
 

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