genre: prog
country: uk
quality : lossless (flac, cue, log, booklet scans)
time: 45'05" size: 306 mb
misc: 2007
Tapestry of Delights:
This rather unusual progressive effort is interesting mainly because of its above average arrangements, which include some very fine strings, and through its thoughtful atmosphere. None of the tracks are very heavy and with four vocalists there is quite a lot of diversity of interpretation. John Weathers, between his stints in Eyes of Blue and Gentle Giant, proves that even he can sing and write. Not all of the songs are particularly good, though. The album starts off interestingly enough, but as almost all cuts are in minor keys and glide along at the same quiet pace, there isn't always enough going on to keep the ear attentive. Side two, with the extensive title track which isn't very good, confirms this impression. Undoubtedly worthwhile, but nothing stunning. (Marcel Koopman).
Ray Williams was later in the Welsh band Man. Hopkins, Ryan and Weathers had all been in The Eyes Of Blue and were later in Ancient Grease.
01. Death Of A Hope 5:36
02. Odd Song 3:54
03. Free Life 6:29
04. Aunty James 4:45
05. Saint And Sceptic 6:36
06. Bluebell Wood 11:26
07. Watching Love Grow 2:35
08. When The Sun Was Out 3:42
RITCHIE FRANCIS bs, piano, vcls
GARY PICKFORD HOPKINS vcls, gtr
PHIL RYAN keyb'ds
JOHN WEATHERS drms
RAY TAFF WILLIAMS gtr
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