McLuhan - Anomaly. 1972 USA-Illinois

McLuhan's sole album, despite being American, is a very British sounding, quirky progressive rock / horn rock blend. Fuzz guitar, organ, menacing bass, wailing sax, some narration with twisted lyrics, flute, and horn charts ala early Chicago define this fantastic work. The soft vocal style and composition structure calls to mind Uriah Heep's side long title track on Salisbury. Brainchild and Heaven (UK) are other good references, without the pop aspirations. The only missteps here are a short ragtime bit and a funk soul sequence that is off track. For those who love both progressive rock and horn rock, McLuhan comes as an easy recommendation.

Ownership: LP: 1972 Brunswick. Gatefold. Online acquisition (2002). It was still sealed at the time.

2002; 9//04 (review); 8/14/17 (new entry)