BETCHAWANNADANCESTOOPID!!

ehh... What can be said about a record containing only live improvisations from a prog band? To me, prog music is (mostly) synonymous with structured music, often with complex textures, rhythm changes etc. Don't get e wrong - real musicianship invites improvisations - often long improvised sections, but within a rather stuctured framework (just check out Yes or ELP!) Here, the improvisations seem overly self-indulgent and pointless. I can't find any musical directions on this record, and believe me, 1 hr+ of noodling can get more than a little tiresome. For hardcore FK fans this is probably a scoop - all Flower King members are exccellent musicians and get plenty of space to show off. For the rest of the prog world - you won't miss much if you leave this one in the shelf next time you see it.