Well known band formed by Peter Banks after leaving Yes. While there are many similarities, I find the music here to be more rocking, primarily because it is indeed guitar based. I've always enjoyed Peter Banks output, and Flash's debut is no exception. I also like Colin Carter's voice which is certainly a departure from the ethereal Jon Anderson. I prefer Flash's debut to The Yes Album as I think it features stronger material. A3 and B1 are fantastic and I like the mood of the closer too. I would even argue that Flash gives Fragile a run for its money. Few will agree with me on these points, but I call 'em as I hear 'em. But of course Flash didn't have the ingredients to pop out a Close to the Edge either.
Ownership: LP: 1972 Sovereign (UK). Gatefold with the famous panties cover, which hasn't aged well with public opinion. Got this original dirt cheap online a few years ago (2017).
CD: 2009 Esoteric. Jewel case with extensive history and one bonus track from a single.
SP: 1972 Capitol. Small Beginnings / Mourning Haze. From a store in Denver for 50 cents (2024).
My first copy was the US Capitol press that I found at Lipps Records in Lubbock while in college (1985). I talk about this record store in the Caravan For Girls review.
1//85 (first listen); 11//10; 9/27/23 (new entry)
