Way back in 1984 I purchased Danger Money from a store based on someone's recommendation (he was standing next to me). I thought it was great on first impact. I had yet to hear the debut, something I was to pickup a couple of years later. For whatever reason in the 90s I soured on both and sold them off. I reacquired the first album in 2020 and now I've finally found this one. Though common online, it's surprisingly elusive in the wilds. I probably should have held off further as this copy isn't the best, but I only paid $4, which is about right. I'll eventually find an upgrade I'm sure.
In any case, I hear the music like I first did when I was 19 years old. Terry Bozzio on the drumkit adds more energy than Bruford did, and Eddie Jobson plays a surprising amount of organ for such a late date. His violin is always welcome. John Wetton brings his familiar voice and strong bass work. There's some very nice melodic songwriting here as well, with 'The Only Thing She Needs' being the highlight. You'll hear a strange mixture of ELP and King Crimson throughout, though the embryonic stages of Asia are buried deep within. Great album.
Ownership: LP: 1979 Polydor (USA). Single sleeve. Purchased at the Denver Record show a couple of weeks ago (2023). That first copy referenced above came from Metamorphosis in Dallas (1984).
1984; 5/12/23 (new entry)
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