![]() Original lead-singer Geoff Mann, whose powerful vocals had adorned the groups previousĪlbum from 1982, the excellent 'Fact & Fiction', had left to be replaced by former Canis Move which would prove to be the beginning of the end for their once-promising career. Night's attempt to streamline and commercialize their sound started with this 1984 effort, a Posted Monday, Septem| Review this album | Report (Review #48552)Ī real lesson in showing that the grass is not always greener on the other side, Twelfth ![]() Than for satisfying listening experiences in 2005. More interesting for digging in the English part of history of neo-prog in the eighties Twelfth Night fans shouldĬheck this one out for the 4 best tracks of the post Mann period. To my opinion this album introduces the downfall of the band. For me this is the only track of their 1986 Progressive outing on that album and this version is even more progressive includingĮxciting extended instrumental excerpts. Tracks are more accessible than those from A & I. Versions of tracks that appeared on the slick sounding XII album from 1986. Songs reveal more of what's left of the familiar TN-sound. There's some demo versions added to this cd release. Sears singsīeautifully on a science fiction landscape of lush keyboards. A highly melodic track in the vein of "love song". Tracks like this oneĪnd "Counterpoint" are sounding chaotic and energetic. There's some highly enjoyable progressive excerpts as well. Similar to a classic like "a poet sniffs a flower" nice one ! On "Kings & queens" youĬould have the impression the band is heading in the heavy rock direction. The tempo is speeding up and a Hackett like guitar solo starts to enlighten theĪtmosphere, you realize this is a neo-prog band you're listening to. could easily included on an album from The Cure but when Monument of the English wave scene of the eighties. Somehow, it reminds me on "The Chameleons, a The opening track "Counterpoint" definitely has balls and is highly melodious but this Interesting social commentary in the lyrics. Tracks are more conventional and shorter in length without instrumental excerpts or Great album like "Fact and fiction" and really, this is completely different stuff. but after all this was the first studio album to be released after a I do prefer Mann's way of singing, more straight from the heart but maybe Impression the commercial tendencies slipped in the sound of TN from the moment he Sears may not be a bad singer, I have the Unlike on the XII album which they recorded 2 years afterwards, the production of thisĪlbum sounds rough and alternative. Reminded me on Duran Duran and also the music holds some elements from that band. The melody of this great track refused to leave my head for severalĭays after I heard it for the very first time. Vocal line for the title track when he still was in the band. Little did I know of the bandsįormer vocalist who left the previous year. Mainly provided by the keyboard lines and guitar solo's. ![]() What I heard was typical eighties music which included influences from Twelfth Night was widely considered as an important band from the English neo-prog SEVENTEEN 4th Album Repackage 'SECTOR 17’ The Northman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough.I remember the disappointment when I first heard the album back in 1985. Jazz Giant (Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series) Īll New Items on are Priced Below MSRPĪnd do not reflect our in-store prices and are not necessarily in stock at our physical store. Separate Shopping Carts for New and Used Itemsīecause new items available on are fulfilled by our distributor and used items available on In fact, most items won’t be because we’re a small, family run business and don’t have space to stock nearly 500,000 new titles. (via the “Buy Used” button above) are fulfilled by us at our physical store, they require separate shopping carts and checkout procedures. It’s a minor inconvenience, but we’ll try to make it worth your while with our selection, ultrasonic-cleaned used records and competitive prices. Is $5 for the first LP plus 50¢ for each additional LP via USPS Media Mail. International Orders, Box Sets and Larger Items Orders containing both pre-orders and “Available to Order” items from will be shipped in one package when the pre-order title(s) is/are released. May incur an additional shipping fee and we’ll notify you by email before we process your order. ![]()
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