Rare 1972 UK Transatlantic SKIN ALLEY TWO QUID PROG

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1972 RARE BRITISH ORIGINAL                                  

UK TRANSATLANTIC                                     

PROGRESSIVE ROCK COLLECTIBLE                                  

                       SKIN ALLEY

                    Two QUID Deal

                             UK - Transatlantic - TRA 260

Original 1972 RARE & sought BRITISH original first pressing on the old UK Transtlantic label...

The name Nick Graham may catch some collectors attention -- being from Atomic Rooster, their first album (of which Graham was bassist/flautist/vocalist). Nick Graham and Bob James (Guitars/Winds/Vocals) contribute about half the songs each, and the result is a jammy, prog-rock album that's worthy, without question. Graham's bass playing is an important component of the music, and many of the songs are based around his riffs, especially those written by him (obviously). 'Bad Words and Evil People' is a killer track, starting out with a bass riff in '7', and cool vocals from Nick, with the jammed- out second half featuring a marvellous Hammond organ solo from keyboardist Krzysztof Juszskiewicz. 'So Many People' has jagged rythms, again jammy, with a rhythmic Flute workout during the instrumental section, it's quite a groovy song, actually. 'A Final Coat' starts out softly with a lovely keys and Flute melody, which leads in to the 5/4 verse section with some tasteful organ playing followed by a screeching sax work-out from Bob James till the end. 'Graveyard Shuffle' is a weaker song, but still not bad and worthy of listening ...On side II we have 'Nick's Seven' with, you guessed it, a bass riff in '7', but it's a lively piece of music and quite appealing. Next up, 'Skin Valley Serenade' is a beautiful tune with many changes and blissful fluttering flute work, possibly the most 'colourful' moment on the record. 'So Glad' is a lesser track, with singing from BJ and a repetive melody. 'The Demagogue' has a really good feel to it, great groove - an all-round great song. That segues into 'Sun Music' to finish off the album

 1. Bad Words & Evil People (5:15)
2. So Many People (5:58)
3. A Final Coat (5:07)
4. Graveyard Shuffle (4:43)
5. Nick´s Seven (5:02)
6. Skin Valley Serenada (3:40)
7. So Glad (5:23)
8. The Demagogue (4:54)
9. Sun Music (4:58)

CONDITION: The fragile UK cover is laminated and clean with only some very light lamination shelf scuff only seen in light reflection, VG++ to "EX" (excellent) with NO soplit seams, no bends and no writing anywhere ... old import sticker included.

The vinyl is all glossy, having only very light inner sleeve paper type superficial scuffs, visual VG++, and plays excellent without distractions...

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

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All imperfections are noted both cover & record