THE CIVIL SURFACE

Hmmm...it's interesting how we can differ on the subject of music, as at this point (6/24/2010) this only has 3 stars. I find this to be By Far the best Egg release, and amongst the finest releases of the genre.

To these old/young at heart ears, I just love this stuff. The singing is a perfect color added to wonderful, complex music. The drumming and bass playing are not just the foundation, but wonderfully woven into the fabric of the music. Mont Campbell is simply too talented for words - as the future would prove out. And Mr. Stewart does what he does the very best: mixing melody, rhythmic counterpoints, and expressive quick playing...talk about talent. And although the Wind Quartet pieces seem a bit out of place, when listened to as a complete project, they fit beautifully.

So, a glorious ending to an historic group in the Canterbury/Prog family of music from talented beyond belief muso's that offer us there thoughts and dreams from that small slice of heaven - Mother England.

Long live Real Ale, Guinness, Progarchives.com, and the British Isles.