KAYAK Self titled 2nd orig LP Dutch prog 1974 near mint

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	$		26

Kayak                 EMI  5C 062.24993  /1974/ Made in HOLLAND! 

1. Alibi
2. Wintertime
3. Mountain Too Rough
4. They Get To Know Me
5. Serenades
6. Woe and Alas
7. Mireille
8. Trust In The Machine
9. His Master's Noise

Review by 'progRob':

The second Kayak-album (also called "His Master's Noise" and "Alibi") is, for sure, their most proggy/symphonic album and can compete with the other Dutch giant's Earth & Fire "Song Of The Marching Children" album, but also "The Yes Album" and "Nursery Cryme" from Yes and Genesis.

A big Yes-influence is featured here, just like on the first album "See See The Sun". But the songs on "Kayak II" are sounding more complete, balanced and consistent. Although the whole album is a bit shorter, there are no weak tracks on it. "Wintertime" was a hit in The Netherlands and still remains a very popular song in the "Golden Oldies- category". It's a pop-song featuring accordeon and mellotron, and the melody is very good. The opener "Alibi" is Yes-que power. Screaming guitar-themes and fat piano chords are moving forward the unusual vocals of Max Werner.

Other highlights are "Mountain Too Rough" (with an absolutely brilliant middle-part, featuring dramatic piano, and mellotron interaction) and "They Get To Know Me" (more than 9 minutes and another interaction between guitar and moog- synthesizer). "Serenades" and "Woe And Alas" are fan-favorites and shorter, more accessible songs.

The closing of this suberb album is a combination of two pieces: "Mireille" (written by drummer/composer) Pim Koopman and the very progressive uneven "Trust In The Machine" that closes with a dramatic, scary mellotron-march that reminds of the early King Crimson songs.

The record is in M- condition and the cover is in M- condition too. 

Grading:

NM : Near Mint.

Record = is as good as new and clear. May have some minor paper scuffs or tiny hairlines.   

Cover = as new with maybe the slightest signs of wear on corners, edges, spine or surface.

EX : Excellent.

Record =  Still very clear with a few hairlines and some small scuffs.

Cover = there is a bit wear on corners, edges and surface.

VG+ : Very Good+.               

Record =  clear but you can see some hairlines and/or some small scuffs across the surface.   

Cover = is still looking good but there is some wear,  on corners & edges,slight creasing. There is a bit ring-wear and a small green tag on the front-side. without any major defects, is acceptable.

VG : Very Good.

Record = There are lines, scuffs and/or swipes across the surface. 

Cover = there is real wear on corners, edges and spine. There are splits in the seams, serious ring-wear or surface-wear, small mark from a price sticker.

G : Good.

Record = when I put a record on Ebay with this grade then it well be a very rare one. In that case I will describe the imperfections on this record in detail.

Cover = this cover has been mended to keep it from falling apart. Look at the photo to have a better idea of the condition.

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