FRUUPP - FUTURE LEGENDS 1st UK PRESS DAWN 1973 GENESIS YES Archive EX++ Textured

	£		137
	$		182

FRUUPP -

FUTURE LEGENDS

DNLS 3053

 DAWN LABEL

  1st UK PRESS 1973

Matrices A-2^G   B1

 The first of the magnificent Fruupp albums. I also have the second Fruupp album on auction this week, as well as a Warhorse album on Vertigo.

So, so hard to find, one of Fruupp's all time classic albums and here it is where it all came together from start to finish!! Splendid  prog album in great EX+ condition!! This will be a great first acquisition as well as a terrific upgrade!!! This has the original  Dawn label. A stunning copy of this album, rarely ever seen in this condition.

I have played this in FULL> The replay is ASTOUNDING!!! There are not any jumps, pops or skips. There is NO background noise at all!! Very remarkable for this 1973 vinyl!!! The heavy vinyl with high groovewalls provides a fantastic audio experience with channelling not equalled by the later CD version. I played this on my Technics turntable with a Linn cartridge and through my very revealing Rotel amp and B&W three way speakers!!! A beautiful CLASSIC with supreme songcraft, a joy to listen to!!!!

 Debut release from the magical band FRUUPP, 'Future Legends', is an amazing example of relatively early symphonic prog of the highest order originating from Ireland . As a passionate lover of prog-rock, I am very much in love with this LP and their next one ; from the amazing, textured gatefold sleeve graced with some of the best artwork any human can muster (courtesy of Bassist Pete Farrelly) through to the incredible compositions and carefully executed performances of each musician. 

A neo-classical introduction leads us into the first major song, 'Decision', full of churning hard-rock riffs and a rumbling rhythm section. Brief jazz-inflected passages give temporary relief throughout as the searing guitar oriented sections of composer Vince McCusker take control, are backed with incredible Bass playing and tasteful vocals. It really is difficult for one who is so blown out by this band to give a totally critical analysis of this band's albums, as many may not enjoy this music the way I do.... 'As Day Breaks With Dawn' is an abrupt contrast of mellow and energetic passages - the Piano led melodies of the softer sections blending effortlessly with the psychedelic organ driven passages (Keyboardist Stephen Houston, nowadays Religious Pastor, possibly playing a 'Galanti' organ (in some pic I've seen...) - which is similar to French band Ange's 'Viscount' organ......), adding unique, multi-coloured hues to the tune. So good. 

Highlight of Side 1 is 'Graveyard Epistle', another 6min+ tune alternating between complex, heavy sections, to reflective verses, showcasing the band's emotive tendencies, and gives way to a Turkish- sounding mid-section led by Houston's precision Oboe playing and more warbling organ-work. If the listener isn't in Heaven by now....... Side 2 kicks off with 'Lord Of The Incubus', a frantic, fast-paced track full of lively organs and incredible Steve Howe-like guitaring, rocking as all-hell with traditional R n' R elements, this song should not fail to excite open-minded listeners. 'Old Tyme Future' is simply amazing, consisting of beautiful melodies and contrasts. The lengthy epic, 'Song For A Thought' is played with a true 'Floydian' flavour - laid-back progressions and vocals for the first 5 mins, trailing off with a heavier end section. The record is rounded off with a brief vocal harmony, bringing to a close one absolutely essential piece of Prog-Rock which all are welcome to discover.....5 WHOPPING Stars. (from: progarchives.com)

SO HARD TO FIND THIS FRUUPP ALBUM IN THIS FANTASTIC CONDITION THIS WILL BE AN UPGRADE FOR MOST SERIOUS COLLECTORS FOR ITS VINYL. IT IS VERY HARD THESE DAYS TO STILL FIND THIS GEM IN THIS SMASHING CONDITION. IT WILL BE A LONG TIME BEFORE THIS TURNS UP AGAIN IN THIS SPLENDID CONDITION WITH AGAIN MORE TAKERS THAN EVER BEFORE. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PIECE. 

Vinyl: EX+.  I'm very happy to be able to present this Irish gem in this wonderful condition. Only very lightly played (two plays max). The audio is simply sublime played on my Technics deck with Linn Sondek cartridge and through my rotel amp and B&W speakers.  This really heavy vinyl sounds out of this world, a majestic album that went largely unnoticed at the time. Unbelievably it has NO hairlines or marks at all!!  The audio has beautiful separation and there is no background noise. Just very wispy paper retraction traces under a strong light, these are not visible in normal daylight. I played this through in full and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was even tempted to keep this as it will be very hard to find this again, it is indeed mega rare now in this kind of condition. The labels have no spindle traces at all. Needless to say NO jumps, clicks or ticks. The best you will find by miles. This will be a fantastic upgrade for most long time collectors!!

Gatefold Sleeve: EX++.  Fantastic looked after matt and textured (!!!), inside ...  and outside,  gatefold sleeve .  This is close to NM really, it is completely flat and this album has a very sturdy structure with absolutely stunning artwork by band member Peter Farrelly. Lovely colours and not any creases or stickers.  Barely any storage wear at all  and a spine which is 100% legible.  I have only ever come across this album twice before, it is very scarce. It is really in over the counter condition and suitable for an archive.  It must be one of the very best in existence for this ultra rarity.

Though there are rarely ever any problems with my items, I always try my very best to describe everything exactly!  PLEASE REMEMBER to contact me FIRST,  if you have any problems at all, before you leave feedback and star ratings, so I get a chance to turn any negative experience into a positive one!  I can always happily sort anything out for you, if you let me know you have a problem!  This way no one has to leave Negative/Neutral feedback - and we both walk away happy! Similarly with the amount of stars, anything less than a full 5 * rating is effectively detrimental to a seller's rating as lower ratings will incur higher Final Value Fees  and lower priority in the bidlists eventually making it unattractive to list items on Ebay at all. I know of at least one major previous Ebay seller who has decided not to list via Ebay again. Please do NOT bid if you cannot give me at least 1 chance to sort everything out to your FULL satisfaction in the unlikely event of a problem.  Thanks again!!

This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.