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SIDES

Anthony Phillips

 

Symphonic Prog

3.05 | 122 ratings

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sanjay1
4 stars SIDES, along with WISE AFTER THE EVENT were Mr. Phillips' best attempts at making "mainstream" rock or prog music. The fact that it came out the same year that we were all bopping to "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)", "Y.M.C.A.", and "Ring My Bell" ought to serve as clues as to why this work didn't get much traction. However, it is a fine record from ANT, who has since shied away from making these kinds of albums. Morris Pert, Ray Cooper, Michael Giles, Mel Collins, and John G. Perry all contribute to this wonderfully produced record. I agree with previous raters that the second side of this album is stronger - for prog fans. But I really like the snide "Um & Argh", it's catchy. I'm trying to figure out what "Hospital Carolina, So who needs Rudolf Steiner?" means. Denfinately a worthwhile addition to any CD collection, especially fans of AP, Genesis, or King Crimson.
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