Lonesome Crow

[JamForte(Admin)]

hmm. I have this album (and thanks to lads' suggestion re-listened).

Firstly, it *is* radically different from later "Spinal-Tap-like" output which, perhaps, this band is better-known for.

Secondly, are a multitude of different elements that can be heard in other content here on the station - and the title track is quite experimental - definitely NOT 3.5 minute adolescent pap.

There is no doubt about the strength of the vocal and guitar work.

The most striking thing, perhaps, is that this material has a lot of space in it - which is not characteristic of Top-40 heavy rock.

IMO - I'd say 50/50 - it wouldn't sound out of place here - but, equally, I'm happy to reach for the CD if I want to hear it.

If Jim doesn't have it - and wants a listen - I'm happy to oblige.

[deSousa]

Originally Posted by JamForte

The most striking thing, perhaps, is that this material has a lot of space in it

You have to put it into historical perspective to understand this LP, as I wrote initially. This was 1972 and they were were just kids emerging within the Krautrock scene. Only two of the members survived into the Hair Metal scene.

I believe that any heavy prog appreciator or any space fan will find this LP interesting, or at least the title track, where they leap way beyond.

I understand I'm pushing the envelope here, I'm still a newbie, while AM has been around for a decade. But if we (the prog lovers) don't do something to digg these sort of gems, who will? Who will show the braindead kids of today that even comercial acts of today had their day in the past? Do you prefer these musicians to go into retirement thinking "hell, we made a load of crap during our carer but we are rich now" or "well there are folk who still appreciate the stuff we made back in the day when music wasn't sold like bleach"?

Another thing that profoundly disappoints me is perceiving preconception of some prog fans towards names, brands or labels, whilst open mindedness is something ineherent to prog.

Nice hearings.