1973 UK Orig CURVED AIR AIR CUT SONJA KRISTINA SWIRLING PROG PSYCH
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MINTY CLEAN 1973 British Original !
Tumbling like Alice, down the tunnels of my mind!
CURVED AIR
AIR CUT
UK - Warner Brothers - K 46225
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CLEAN COLLECTION COPY
ORIGINAL 1973 British first pressing in dazzling gatefold sleeve....This is a progressive sophisticated hard rock classic with a dynamic sound throughout...The bass is VERY bottom, and the distorted & aggressive organ and electric guitars give one of the most powerful progressive rock sound of the 70's
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A real hidden gem this one, which is generally much more progressive than Curved Air's previous albums.
With Daryl Way and Francis Monkman no longer in the band, Sonja Kristina, whose distinctive voice is one of the band's strongest trademarks, was the only original member left. She continued however to surround herself with highly competent musicians, including the multi-talented Eddie Jobson. The other Curved Air trademark, the violin of Way was mainly replaced by keyboards, with Jobson only reverting to violin on a couple of tracks.
"Purple speed queen" is a storming opener, with a great synthesiser solo in the Rick Wakeman vein. "Elfin Boy" follows on much more softly, Kristina's voice never sounded more haunting than it does here. The track is a real weepy, with beautifully sympathetic violin accompaniment. "Graceful his fingers, they waltz on the strings, gentle the song that he sings", as the lyrics go....
The third track "Metamorphosis", is perhaps Curved Air's best ever track. Starting with almost classical piano, the track builds and softens, quickens and slows. Sonja's vocals vary from the almost child like, to seductive temptress. They combine with some really infectious themes and great instrumental work for over 10 minutes, to make for a real progressive rock classic.
Kristina takes something of a back seat on side 2, with an instrumental track, and a rare (for Curved Air) male vocal lead on "Two three two". The feature track on side 2 is however the longer final song, "Easy". For want of a better description, this is a prog power ballad. Once again, the track has superb keyboards including an excellent instrumental break, and Kristina in top form vocally.
Side 1:
The Purple Speed Queen (1:32)
Elfin Boy (4:13)
Metamorphosis (10:38)
World (3:43)
Side 2:
Armin (3:42)
U.H.F. (5:07)
Two-Three-Two (4:10)
Easy (6:40)
CONDITION: The cover: The gatefold cover is a TOP COPY rated; near M- stiff and clean all over and looks fine...no seam splits, no problems to note fresh ... collection worthy rarity from 42 years ago, England ...
The vinyl: is all glossy clean with strong original shiny luster, M- looks clear and playback is clean ... both UK W.B. labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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