This is yet another classic progressive rock album from the Midwest USA - this time Cleveland. The UK group Yes once again plays a major role in the overall sound, though snippets of other progressive rock groups enter here and there. A bit more complex, and less radio friendly than some of their peers. Hence they never found anyone to release their material in the first place! Definitely a product of the region it comes from.
The below matrix represents the recording dates:
Tracks 1-5. 1976
6-7. 1984
8-9. 1990
9-11. 1980 live
Perhaps most remarkable is the consistency of the music quality across the 15 year duration.
CD: 1999 Shroom
Sounds interesting. I had a quick look on ebay and found a surprisingly cheap copy. Seller feedback's not great, so I hope it'll turn up at all. Worth a punt, though. Thanks for bringing another enticing obscurity to our attention!
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Hi Bas,
ReplyDeleteYes, this one is definitely a good one. I'm sure you'll enjoy! That is - if the seller comes through :-)
- Tom
I'm glad to report the CD arrived nice and quick, but then it took a while to arrive at the front of the listening queue (you know what it's like). The longer tracks are definitely the better ones with more complex instrumental sections; vocals are so-so. Overall a great find, though.
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Awesome - glad you liked it Bas. Yes, the vocals are so very "private press American". None of them are very good. That's part of the charm. LOL!
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