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Foxprog 
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 Topic: Red Queen to Gryphon ThreePosted: November 15 2019 at 08:42 |
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What do you think about this album. Just heard it for the first time and was surprised I hadn't heard it before. Interesting instrumental compositions and the album cover is 5/5! |
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Barbu
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 08:59 |
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Pure prog this one and certainly their most accomplished record.
but get them all including Treason and the BBC 'As Curious as it Can Be' and 'Glastonbury Carol'. Essential stuff. |
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thief
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 09:23 |
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Definitely awesome. For me, it's significantly better than Midnight Mushrumps, ST and Raindance. Probably 5 star material, must review it some day.
The playing is very tight, arrangements sophisticated.
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Progosopher
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 10:28 |
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An absolute masterpiece. No question. More modern sounding than their previous records.
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dr wu23
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 10:34 |
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Mt favorite by Gryphon......but all of their lp's are good.
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Hrychu
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 11:25 |
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I used to love this album but now it sounds a little boring to me. Not very memorable.
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kenethlevine
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 13:11 |
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could never get into it. Somehow sounds cold to me
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 13:29 |
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I totally love the album-I was lucky to see Gryphon open for Yes in 1974 during the Relayer tour. Gryphon's performance was delightful-one of the best opening acts I've seen.
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tboyd1802
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 15:48 |
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Same here. I've always wanted to like it, but never could...
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 16:39 |
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I spin it occasionally........honestly I forget I have it.
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 16:57 |
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exactly my feelings
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Posted: November 15 2019 at 17:04 |
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I enjoy this album every time I play it. Fantastic music.
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Posted: November 16 2019 at 04:42 |
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Same.But I love Treason.
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Shake & bake.
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Odvin Draoi
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Posted: November 16 2019 at 04:53 |
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It is a very positive album. It makes me feel like after an afternoon nap. One of my favourite prog records. I don't listen to it that often anymore, but I'm sure whenever I do, I'll feel positive feelings.
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Posted: November 16 2019 at 07:17 |
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Yeah same here! Would never sell my vinyl, but I only spin side one occasionally. Gryphon is a highly-level instrumental group that lacks that one member that knows how to sell a story. Otherwise they might have ended up a folky Gentle Giant, I guess. |
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Posted: November 16 2019 at 07:17 |
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Same with me--I like it, just don't love it . . . as much as Midnight Mushrumps. Now, there's a great album! The debut is good, too.
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Posted: November 16 2019 at 08:26 |
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Loved it. Haven't heard it for ages. Krumhorns! I taught myself to play the solo piano part in 'Opening Move' by ear. In other words, imperfectly, but I loved that piece.
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Posted: November 16 2019 at 08:44 |
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I should like it, but I remember being bored when I did listen to it
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Posted: December 05 2019 at 08:47 |
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The only 5 star Gryphon album IMHO. But what a great one it is!!!
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Psychedelic Paul
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Posted: December 05 2019 at 09:23 |
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It's definitely on my Top 100 list of obscure British albums to review. 34 reviewed, 66 to go.
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