The MIGHTY 2xLP "COLOSSEUM" ARRIVES "ALIVE" STUNNING COMPLEX PROG SHOWCASE LP
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Highly Rated & involved progressive rock champion!
RARE - ADVANCED RELEASE WHITE LABEL PROMO
MINT DOUBLE PLATTERS
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COLOSSEUM
" ALIVE "
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USA - (White label promo) Warner Brothers - 2Xs 1942
ADVANCED RELEASE WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL
(MINTY VINYL) DOUBLE ALBUM ~ COLOSSEUM " LIVE"
both original printed W.B. inner sleeves are included
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1971 highly collectible WHITE LABEL PROMOTIONAL is so very underrated when in comparison to other hailed progressive rock acts of the era. The 4 sides catch the legendary British band at their peak and the extended LONG tracks illustrate stellar musicianship led by the dramatic Chis Farlowe on vocals....
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By the time the mighty DOUBLE LP ~ Colosseum "ALIVE" was released in 1971, Genesis was releasing "Nursery Cryme" after their successful release of "Trespass" the year before (1970). "Close To The Edge" by Yes was not born and the band was releasing "The Yes Album" with their new guitarist Steve Howe. King Crimson breakthrough the music industry with their ground breaking "In The Court of The Crimson King" (1969) followed with "In the Wake of Poseidon" (1970) and "Lizard" (1971). Trumpeter Bill Chase just released his band (CHASE) debut album which took the music industry by surprise through the dynamic trumpet dominated the brass rock music of Chase - the band that ended up tragically through plane crash. RIP Bill Chase and his friends. Your music will never die .. Other great bands like Chicago Transit Authority and Blood Sweat and Tears were emerging rapidly in the music industry. Camel had not recorded an album - even the industry had not recognized Camel at that time.
Here we go .. Colosseum appeared in their own style following their success of their previous release "Valentyne Suite" through this live concert album featuring top notch musicians: Chris Farlowe (vocals), Dave Greenslade (organ, keyboards, vibraphone) of Greenslade band, Mark Clarke (bass, vocals), Dave "Clem" Clempson (guitar, vocals) of a classic rock band Humble Pie, Dick Heckstall-Smith (saxophone, sax Soprano, sax Tenor) and Jon Hiseman (drums, producer). The music is completely different with what was already in the market at that time. Yes, it's heavily influenced with blues and classic rock but the individual tracks featured here resembles the uniqueness of a mighty Colosseum force. Those of you who like the '69 Chicago Transit Authority with their top notch musicians like Terry Kath, James Pankom, Robert Lamm would see some similarity although Colosseum is decidedly a step above for sure.
Typical live album would feature their previous recorded music, but it's not the case with this one as out of seven tracks featured here, only one track that represent their previous record: "Walking In the Park". Recorded at Manchester University and the Big Apple, Brighton, England in March, 1971.
This advanced PROMO release was issued in 1971 the very same year that Colosseum Live was performed.
The record itself is truly a gem :
The musicians performed the concert at their best. Even though it's not the case if you ask them directly. Jon Hiseman admitted that the concert was not really their best because there were many mistakes they made during the show - and the crowd did not notic. Even when the band played Encore ..Stormy Monday, they did it on stage without any preparation - no rehearsal at all, pulling it off highly effectively .
Musically, the record represents a great composition of classic rock music combined with blues and jazz influence. The Chris Farlowe vocals are truly powerful. The use of organ (Hammond) and keyboards are really prevalent with soaring sounds. The solo is sometime accompanied with drum solo. The guitar work by Dave Clempson (ex Bakerloo) is really stunning. Jon Hiseman is one of the best prog drummers within the era, delivering such dynamic and inventive drum work. The multi-winds work (played simultaneously) is stunning and one to observe throughout the stream of great music delivered here.
Summary: it's a highly recommended album where every song is involved showcasing skilled musicianship in every facet each.
Rope Ladder to the Moon (9:43)
Walking in the Park (8:21)
Skelington (14:52)
Tanglewood '63 (10:12)
Stormy Monday (7:29)
Lost Angeles (15:43)
CONDITION: The cover: Rated: VG++ gatefold - note: very solid, stiff and collectible, only detected is a slight bit of cover contact rub, but nothing past "minor" ... the seams are solid, no faded colors, no delete, no bends, no writing ... unique PROMOTIONAL song titles strip at bottom cover...
The vinyl: Rated: Both discs, ALL 4 sides are super clean : M- TOP COPY...you surly will not be looking for an upgrade, for this IS the upgrade! All FOUR white promotional W.B. labels are CLEAN = in solid shape, no writing or dirt/soil
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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