Iguana by Iguana (Self Titled) 1972 UK LP Vinyl Record - Rare Jazz/Rock/Prog
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Iguana by Iguana (Self Titled) ~ 1972 UK LP Vinyl Record
Polydor 2383 108 Super A/1 B/1 Made in England
Owned since new - played only a handful of times in the last 40 years!
Condition; (Nearly an Excellent but to be on the safe side..) VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and an occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and contents without any major defects, is acceptable.
Tracks 1. Iguana 3.37
2. Southampton Blues 1.50
3. Price Of Love 8.47 4. Power Of Love 3.44
5. I Don't Need No Buddy 3.14 6. Ron's Tune 4.25
7. Prostitute 3.32
8. Grey Day Lady 3.19
9. Celluloid Samba 3.25
Tracks to enjoy from YouTube
Price of Love; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCiVKXCMqhU Prostitute; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgehTVUgvJ8 I don't need no buddy; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lxNNLEDm40
From http://orexisofdeath.blogspot.co.uk/2007/11/iguana-iguana-1972-uk-progressive-rock.html
IGUANA – IGUANA – 1972 (UK) progressive rock
Not to be confused with the American outfit of the same name, mysterious British band Iguana was formed in Southampton in the early 1970s to release one excellent album and then disappear without a trace. The core of the band was guitarist/vocalist Bruce Roberts, bass-player John Cartwright and drummer Pete Hunt. The trio was augmented by a strong dual brass-section – Ron Taylor on alto sax and tambourine and Chris Gower on trombone. The solid presence of horns together with excellent songwriting is what makes Iguana’s only offering truly unique.Despite the album being released on the well-known Polydor label, it quickly became one of its most obscure items, since for some strange reason nobody was interested in the great blend of loud jazz-rock and energetic heavy rock stuffed with progressive elements. Surprisingly enough, even Tapestry Of Delights, the Bible for any British psych/prog fan, missed this one! Time has come to unearth this minor classic.
The sound of Iguana is rich and colorful, based on permanent juxtapositions of heavy, some what funky guitar sound and jazzy saxophone riffs – most of the songs are catchy and easy-to-get-into, in spite of their complex structures. Though most of the tracks are vocal-driven, there are enough space for adventurous instrumental excursions, the band achieves a perfect balance between song-oriented stuff and sophisticated progressive compositions (such is the longest piece on the LP, almost 9-minute “Price of Love”, reminding me of Colosseum, Mogul Thrash and other prominent brass rockers of the eariy 1970s). Actually Brainchild's "Healing Of The Lunatic Owl" would be the closest comparison to Iguana’s debut, only if Brainchild work was closer to progressive realms, Iguana veers more towards pure rocking sound, making the accent on sheer frank intensity of the early British rock music.
Unable to get the recognition they deserved, the musicians of Iguana almost decided to call it quits, when they got noticed by prominent songwriter Jess Roden (ex-Alan Bown Set, ex-Butts Band). The whole Iguana line-up became Roden's backing band, touring with him for several years and helping him to record several highly acclaimed LPs in the mid-1970s (including Keep Your Hat On"). Although the collaboration with Roden might probably be lucrative for Iguana musicians, it must be pointed out that it ended their short career as independent songwriters. However, the sole Iguana LP from 1972 proves they could really do a talented, original and highly creative music.
Ron Taylor - Alto-sax Tambourine
Bruce Roberts - Guitar & vocals
John Cartwright - Bass guitar & Finger Drums
Chris Gower - Trombone & Tambourine
Pete Hunt - Drums & Congas
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