SONGS FROM THE BILSTON HOUSE

Anyone who likes the 1970s music of VAN MORRISON, JETHRO TULL, MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, DAVE MASON or even the ALLMAN BROTHERS will like the music of Guy Manning. My question is: Is this prog? To me, this sounds like straightforward bluesy rock'n'roll; there are no challenges or experimentations with form or structures, just solid lyric-driven song-writing. My other problem with Manning and the above mentioned artists is that, while I do like and appreciate their music and artistry, I do not love this kind of music--and I rarely seek it out. Is Songs from the Bilston House masterful? Perhaps. For its genre. Do I consider it an "excellent addition to any prog lovers music collection"? Perhaps. Of the Manning catalog, this is the one I would most recommend trying. Especially if you like(d) any of the above-named artists music from the 70s. Is it good music? Yes, it is good music--very well crafted--"bard"-like--music. Just not my cup of tea.