POWER OF ETERNITY

I've been a fan of Wishbone Ash since the early 70s, especially Ash Mk I. Ash Mk II also put out some good work, but subsequent line-ups without Martin Turner left a lot to be desired. Turner's role as songwriter, lead singer, distinctive bass player and producer played a big part in the Wishbone Ash sound. The Ash Mk I reunion in the late 80s produced some interesting albums, but the mid-80s albums without Turner did not really have the Ash sound, leaning towards southern US boogie rock. 1996's Illuminations is probably the best of the Wishbone Ash albums made without Martin Turner. Subsequent albums like Power of Eternity do not have the classic Ash sound. I might give this album a higher rating if it were not billed as Wishbone Ash. For those who want to hear the classic Wishbone Ash sound, check out recent work by Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash.