Arcadium is like a proto Czar, Gracious, or Cressida, at the very earliest of the British progressive rock scene, yet psychedelia plays a major role in their sound. Organ and dual guitars drive the sound. 'Walk on the Bad Side' is a great example on how the band straddles that fence perfectly. At one point you're thinking Pink Floyd and Pussy Plays, and the other it's the aforementioned early prog bands. A pioneering effort worthy of pursuit.
---8/23/23
Regarding the Sunbeam reissue: The first CD is the album proper with the same two bonus tracks as on the Green Tree release. It sounds better, but it's glitchy, which can be distracting. Much better is the second CD, which comes from an acetate. It is the exact same album with a slightly different mix. It can be a bit muddled, but you begin to realize it probably never will sound good.
Ownership: 2021 Sunbeam (2xCD). Triple FOC. Lengthy historical liner notes. Acquired in 2023.
First copy: 1992 Green Tree (CD). Acquired in 1997. Replaced in 2023.
1997; 2//05; 7/2/20 (review / new entry); 8/23/23 (update)
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