WISHBONE ASH 'ARGUS' ORIG UK PROG G/F SLEEVE BLUE BLACK LABEL '71 ARCHIVE MINT-
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Wishbone Ash
'Argus'
MCA, UK, 1971
MDKS 8006
THEIR MASTERPIECE! 'Argus' is an all time classic rock album establishing Wishbone Ash amongst the cognoscenti of British rock. Not as heavy as Deep Purple but not as quaint as Barclay James Harvest, they existed in a world where musicianship & songs were more important that posturing and posing. Combining the first ever amalgam of hard rock with British folk rock, the bands penchant for long intricate songs punctuated by impressive guitar duals helped to elevate them to a stately position that lasted for most of the seventies.
This album showcases the band in brilliant form concentrating on songs more than riffing although that doesn't mean to say that the twin lead guitar attack is absent. Certainly tracks such as 'Time Was', 'Blowin Free' and 'The King Will Come' include the customer lead guitar quota alongside great arrangements and exceptionally clean production courtesy of early Deep Purple mastermind Derek Lawrence. It's all here from delicate musical snow flakes to raging twin lead guitar onslaughts pushing the boundaries of progressive rock. Apart from the previous mentioned tracks other standout performances include 'Throw Down The Sword' and the utterly captivating 'Warrior' all housed in one of the ear's most amazing and visually striking album sleeves. I make no apologies for announcing that the Ash were at one point, and to a degree still are, my favourite band - I absolutely adored them.
If you've never heard this album or if you own a dog eared copy then jump on board and bag this one - it's a beaut in stunning condition!
Pressing: MCA, UK, 1971 - Orig blue/black label
Vinyl: Superb clean and shiny condition. No visible spindle marks and no signs of use whatsoever. Grades as a strong MINT-!
Cover: Again, only minimal signs of use. Issued in a beautifully illustrated gatefold cover. Sharp corners (faint edge rubs), no dings, no bends, faint ring wear to front and rear panel, no split seams and no creases. Spine is perfectly square, uncrushed and stiff. Beautiful and impossible to find like this 51 years after release. Grades as top Ex+
Inserts: None
Matrix:
1st Pressing
Side One: 7 - LNMG - 256 - 2L
Side Two: 7 - LNMG - 257 - 2L
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