PHANTASMAGORIA

Curved Air

Eclectic Prog

3.81 | 276 ratings

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An underated prog album.

For technical brilliance I prefer bands like Crimson and Bruford but I have a soft spot for "Phantasmagoria".

It has very "English" , other worldy quality.

There are some lovely compositions such as "Melinda" (haunting violin solo by Darryl) and some enjoyably quirky ones such as "Not quite the same" (beautiful keyboard swells as Sonja sings "oh dear what a pity...", and what about those risque lyics).

"Over and Above" is something incredibly special, I really think its up with the best prog compositions I have heard. Very atmospheric.The bass playing is impressive and solos are first rate. The album highlights for me are: "Marie Antoinette"," Melinda", "Not quite the Same" and "Over and Above".

I am a fan of Chris Squire and John Whetton but I must say again when I do relisten to the album the bass player deserved a pat on the back. I love his work on this record.

| 4/5 | 2005-5-24

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