A few years ago I listened to and wrote about Puppet Show's second album The Tale of Woe, but it's been over 20 years since I last heard their debut. Puppet Show belongs to that odd category of "neo prog / retro prog" Genesis / Yes inspired bands. The compositions and delivery are definitely taken from the 80s groups such as IQ and early Marillion. The instrumentation is more analog in nature (organ, mellotron), and represents the 1970s approach. Other bands that did this were Sweden's Simon Says and the Dutch group Cliffhanger. Lots of twists and turns and very easy to absorb if already familiar with the major tenets of progressive rock. Puppet Show do not tread new ground and it's all very familiar. However I'm game for another 55 minutes of music such as this. Another pleasant surprise from an album that lays hidden in the collection.
Ownership: CD: 1998 Kinesis. Jewel box release with booklet containing lyrics, arty photos, and recording details. Picked up at a discount a couple of years after release.
2000; 6/30/22 (new entry)
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