SOLARIS - Martian chronicles PROG CLASSIC from HUNGARY original LP
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Solaris - Marsbéli Krónikák (Martian Chronicles)
[START SLPM 17819]
Album Description: Word of mouth is a wonderful thing, particularly for those artists whose work is not exactly embraced by the mainstream. The prog underground, of course, thrives on word of mouth, so much so that it's hard to miss the buzz about certain bands or albums. One such album is The Martian Chronicles by Solaris, which has garnered so much praise that it seems to be near the top of everyone's list of favorites. Well, I would like somebody to please let me in on the secret to worshiping this album.
Let me start out by saying that I don't dislike this disc. In fact, there's a lot of really nice playing, particularly the various interplay between synth, guitar, and flute. The music itself, however, seems fairly middle of the road post-golden age prog. Call it symphonic prog or neo-prog, Solaris's style lumps them in with the hundreds (thousands?) of other bands who strive to improve on the model left by the 70s giants. It's not bad, mind you, it just doesn't strike me as classic. In fact, the track that left the biggest positive impact is a percussion heavy bonus cut that wasn't even a part of the original release.
On top of that overall feeling about the album, there are some things here and there that do truly get on my nerves. While the album is mostly instrumental, there are some voices used occasionally. Some of them, perhaps meant to represent the Martians (I guess) sound like a Snoopy laugh from one of the "Peanuts" TV specials. It seems very out of place and annoying. In addition, the synth timbre is strictly early 80s digital and sounds fairly dated.
Those fairly tiny flaws, however, wouldn't drag down the album as a whole if it has something else to offer. Unfortunately for me, it doesn't. Don't let my luke warm reaction keep you from experiencing Solaris. Every good proghead, it seems to me, should have something from eastern Europe in their collection, after all. Just lower your expectations of this album a little bit and you might find a little more enjoyment.The record is in EX condition and the cover is EX too.
Before your bids please read my grading, shipping, payment and refund policy!
Grading: Grading is VISUAL; occasional play-grading will be noted. Slight warps that do not affect the sound and factory cut-out hole or corner cut are generally accepted. M : Mint. As new,looks unplayed or sealed.NM : Near Mint.
Record = is as good as new and clear. May have some minor paper scuffs or/and 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 more hairlines or/and some small scuffs.
Cover = there is a bit wear on corners, edges and surface, slight wrinkle, minor writing on back.
VG+ : Very Good+.
Record = clear but you can see some light scratches and/or some small scuffs across the surface.
Cover = is still looking good, but there is some wear on corners & edges,slight creasing. There are split in the seams, wear or/and small sticker damage on the surfacewithout any major defects.
VG : Very Good.
Record = you can see many noticeable scratches or scuffs, some may cause distracting surface noise.
Cover = there is real wear on corners, edges and spine.There are splits in the seams, serious surface-wear, price sticker damage, small tears or duct tape seam repairs, other not too significant flaws or damage.
G : Good.
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.
Shipping:
Priority shipping to EUROPE:
1 LP: $12
2-3 LPs: $22
4-8 LPs: $34
Priority shipping to AMERICA - AUSTRALIA - ASIA - AFRICA:
1 LP: $15
2-3 LPs: $26
4-8 LPs: $38
I am sorry to announce that I will no longer be shipping by unregistered mail to ITALY, GREECE, SPAIN, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, South & Central America, Africa, Asia (except Japan), please add $5.00 per package.
ALL LP'S ARE PACKED WELL AND RECORDS ARE ALWAYS REMOVED FROM JACKET WHEN MAILING UNLESS SEALED!
UNREGISTERED PACKAGES ARE SHIPPED ENTIRELY AT THE BUYER'S RISK FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE. REGISTERED MAIL FEE IS:$5.00.
US buyers please read: due to eBay new shipping policy European sellers has to change their US shipping to $4.00 maximum as if we were in the US. Although shipping costs appear to you as $4.00, the item is shipped from Hungary, so actual shipping costs are $15.00.Please wait for my invoice before you proceed to pay! Thank you!
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