TOPS 1973 "WHITE LABEL PROMO" Orig GREENSLADE = MELLOTRON Double KEYS PROG GEM
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1973 WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL
DOUBLE KEYBOARD DOMINATED PROGRESSIVE
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USA - W.B. - WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL - BS 2698
nice ....minty clean ::::
ADVANCED RELEASE WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL
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Original 1973 WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL first pressing in gorgeous ROGER DEAN THICK gatefold cover.
With the unique combination (RARE BIRD did it earlier) of 2 keyboard players... GREENSLADE set out to make a difference in the world of creative progressive art rock...Lots and lots of lovely Mellotron and organ, backed up by bass, double bass and drums, plus some great tunes and good lyrics make this a classic album. Three of the seven tracks have long instrumentations.
- Dave Greenslade / keyboards
- Dave Lawson / keyboards, vocals
- Andy McCulloch / drums, percussion
- Tony Reeves / bass guitar, double bass
Feathered Friends (6:42) kicks off the album with relatively fast tempo style and very unique snare drum sound - it's like Bruford's or like other 70s prog band: ENGLAND. Keyboard dominates the melody as well as rhythm section, augmented with organ / mellotron. When vocal enters the music with "What's your poison? Well here's mud in your eye ." it has a killing melody especially when it's combined with organ and mellotron sounds. The bass guitar also demonstrates its role with its dynamic sound especially during the singing part. prog fans should love the organ sounds with many catchy melodies found throughout this track. Also, the mellotron is performed excellently here. Vocal quality is top notch! Excellent composition.
An English Western (3:25) continues with a previous track style: energetic opening dominated by organ and dynamic drum work. The music represents an original Greenslade music: keyboard-based, floating melody with accentuation, weird drum sounds and good composition with some jazz rock influence. Nice combination of organ / keyboard work and dynamic drumming in this track. It's an excellent instrumental track with relatively complex arrangements.
Drowning Man (6:40) begins with a low register notes voice line - something unusual in Greenslade singing style. It even reminds me to the voice of Gentle Giant even though this track seems mellower than typical Gentle Giant song. The singing is augmented with excellent organ work and bass line. At the end of first lyrical part, the music flows in faster tempo and uplifting mood demonstrating excellent combination of organ sounds augmented with mellotron. Drums still demonstrate its Bruford's sounds especially in the snare drums that keep the beats. The organ work really brings me back to the glory years of 70s music. Excellent.
Temple Song (3:32) starts mellow with sort of jazz influence music, featuring ambient vocal and combination of great organ and solid bass lines. Vibraphone is used throughout this track. Keyboard / organ solo in the middle is backed up with some light orchestration.
Mélange (7:27) starts with an uplifting music with medium tempo/fast style and turns slower with mellotron sound and inventive organ work. Drums demonstrate its contribution with normal snare drum sound. What follow is a bass solo segment with its inventive play that forms a melody of the song. Other instruments fill the music to support bass guitar solo. Right before the middle of the track, the music turns quieter featuring bass guitar solo only. The other later half of the track demonstrates mellotron work by maintaining dynamic bass guitar play and the snare drums sounds return to Bruford's like.
What Are You Doing to Me (4:40) opens with organ work in relatively fast tempo style followed with high register notes singing. It's very Greenslade, sound-wise! Structurally, it's relatively a straight forward track - however, there are some nice transitions, e.g. the inclusion of mellotron between musical segments.
Sundance (8:45) starts mellow with piano work with some influence of classic music.What follows is an upbeat music demonstrating great keyboard / organ. With dynamic drumming. Again, the bass lines are really great even during the organ solo part. This instrumental track offers some variation of styles and tempo changes. The ending part brings the music to piano solo work as its opening.
Feather Friends (6:42)
An English Western (3:25)
Drowning Man (6:40)
Temple Song (3:32)
Mélange (7:27)
What are you Doing to Me (4:40)
Sundance (8:45)
The vinyl: all glossy clean, M- top copy and plays wonderful ...clean WHITE PROMO WB labels
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
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