Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Circus ~ Switzerland


Movin' On (1977) 

There is no better progressive rock album from Switzerland than Movin' On. The first four tracks are really swell, but what sends this album to the stratosphere is the 22 minute plus title track. It's actually quite amazing there isn't any electric guitar, though the bass and drum work is just phenomenal here, and propels the music to an incredible intensity. The first ten minutes of the aforementioned title song is jaw dropping in its composition, execution, and intensity. That sequence is hard to beat on any album, anywhere.

Ownership:
1977 private (LP). Gatefold. Acquired in 2000.

1990 Decoder (CD). Acquired in 1991.

1991; 1/19/10 (review)

Also own: Circus (1976)

Previously owned: Live; Fearless Tearless And Even Less

1/19/10 (new entry)
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    I got a CD issue today, but I don't know if it's a bootleg or a original reissue, no notes or anything, but the sound quality is great!

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  2. Purple Peak RecordsMay 2, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Yea, if it doesn't say Decoder then it's a bootleg for sure. Many of the bootlegs out there sound great, but unfortunately lack any other info - and the owners of the music themselves don't get paid either. Let's hope Sireena is successful in getting these out!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 26, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    This one is going to be released and the first album already
    has been released in November by a record company called
    Big Pink Records from Korea.

    Not to sure if that's a legit release or not. Ther first album seems to be already out of stock:

    https://www.catchopcd.net/en/mini-lp-cd/5981-circus-circus-mini-lp-cd-.html?search_query=circus&results=8

    All the Best,
    TheH

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    1. Purple Peak RecordsDecember 26, 2017 at 3:40 PM

      Thanks H for the update. Big Pink's business model is one where they ask for permission over the internet. If they get it great, if not, well they tried and press it anyway (and will pay royalties if questioned). I would have to imagine in this case they did get permission as the band has been involved in other attempts at a reissue (or I should say they got permission from various factions of the band - I don't think they are all on the same page). I suspect they possess their own master tapes too, which they could provide. We'll keep our eye on this one, though I'm hesitant to announce it publicly.

      Happy Holidays!

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