WatcherOfTheSkies88 wrote:
Just started listening to Caravan for the first time. Bought and listened to "If I could do it all over again, I'd do it all over you" and "In the Land of Grey and Pink", and wanted to give my first impressions of what I've heard...
I have to say that I think that "If I Could..." is a much better album than "In The Land...". "If I could..." just seems to have consistently better songs throughout, especially the "For Richard" suite, which is excellent. That song brilliantly weaves between sections with great melodies. Also, the title track is great, along with "And I Wish I Were Stoned", "As I Feel I Die" and the "With an Ear to the Ground" suite.
As far as "In The Land..." goes... I'm not really a fan of "Golf Girl". Also, "Nine Feet Underground" is not one of the best 20+ epics that I've ever heard. The whole suite just seems to not have much flow to it, and a lot of the melodies are not particularly memorable. The 6 minute intro section in particular is kind of boring... it just keeps on going, and doesn't really go anywhere. I did really enjoy the very last section of the song though and I also did really like "Winter Wine". However, overall, I'm surprised that so many people consider "In The Land..." to be their best album.
Thoughts?
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Thanks for the review of 'Id Do It All Over You.' I've never heard a note of it, and I can never seem to find it at the seemingly only record store left in town (and my old lady won't let me order anything off of Amazon.com). I think 'In the Land...' is a little overrated myself, but I am a fan of "Nine Feet Underground." It's successor, "Waterloo Lily" is a grand piece of Canterbury, and I highly recommend it! Stay away from their debut, "Caravan" as it's entirely dated and strictly for purists.