Armageddon’s only album Armageddon

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 SilverSurfer wrote:

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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Armageddon's</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">only</span> 
album Armageddon was released in 1975, on A&M Records. Although not 
so much metal as hard rock, Armageddon's music was as hard-hitting as 
any of their mid-70's peers. Built around punchy blues-based rock, 
Armageddon incorporated off-kilter time signatures, startling dynamics, 
spiritual themes, and effects-laden production into their lengthy 
compositions. (While short by most progressive standards, four of the 
five songs exceeded eigh minutes in length). The musicanship was beyond 
reproach: Keith Relf (Yardbirds, Renassance and Steamhammer) handling 
vocals and harmonica, Martin Pugh (Rod Stewart and Steamhammer) on 
guitars, Louis Cennamo (Renaissance, Steamhammer and the inventor of 
the electric bowed bass guitar) on basses, and Bobby Caldwell (Johnny 
Winter and Captain Beyond) on drums. Each member contributed to the 
writing and his own unique musical style to Armageddon's music, all of 
which meshed nicely to create a sound distinctly their own - violent 
and forceful, fully deserving  of the name Armageddon. 

Unfortunately, Armageddon was a short-lived project. Drug addiction, 
health problems, and Keith Relf's untimely death (by electrocution) put 
a quick end to the band. Armageddon's legacy remains, however, thanks 
to A&M Records' Japan division and their British Rock Masterpieces 
series. The sound quality is excellent and virtually replicates the 
polish of the original vinyl. In addition, Repertoire Records (in 
Germany) re-issued Armageddon in 1998, and I've read that the 
production quality actually surpasses that of the A&M inport. 

Ultimately, Armageddon stands as on of rock's - and progressive's - 
finest albums. For progressive fans interested in history or just 
looking for something that genuinely rocks, or for the prog-metal fans 
wondering where it really all began, Armageddon is a must! 

Track Listing: 
Buzzard (8:16) / Silver Tightrope (8:23) / Paths and Planes and Future 
Gains (4:30) / Last Stand Before (8:23) / Basking in the White of the 
Midnight Sun: Warning Comin' On (1:02) - Basking... (3:07) - Brother 
Ego (5:13) - Basking (Reprise)... (2:02) 

Musicians: 
Keith Relf - vocals, harmonica 
(Died: May 14, 1982) 
Martin Pugh - electric and acoustic guitars 
Louis Cennamo - bass guitar, electric bowed bass guitar 
Bobby Caldwell - drums, percussion, piano, vocals 

I would like to see this band included in the listings here. They are certainly deserving. 

I recently bought this cd, and I agrre with you!      