Red Queen to Gryphon Three
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Topic: Red Queen to Gryphon Three
Posted By: Foxprog
Subject: Red Queen to Gryphon Three
Date Posted: 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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Posted By: Barbu
Date 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. ------------- |
Posted By: thief
Date 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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Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 10:28
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An absolute masterpiece. No question. More modern sounding than their previous records. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 10:34
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Mt favorite by Gryphon......but all of their lp's are good. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Hrychu
Date 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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Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 13:11
| could never get into it. Somehow sounds cold to me |
Posted By: RockHound
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 13:29
| 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. |
Posted By: tboyd1802
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 15:48
Same here. I've always wanted to like it, but never could... ------------- He neither drank, smoked, nor rode a bicycle. Living frugally, saving his money, he died early, surrounded by greedy relatives. It was a great lesson to me -- John Barrymore |
kenethlevine wrote:Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 16:39
I spin it occasionally........honestly I forget I have it. -------------   
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 16:57
exactly my feelings ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: November 15 2019 at 17:04
| I enjoy this album every time I play it. Fantastic music. |
Posted By: gr8dane
Date Posted: November 16 2019 at 04:42
Same.But I love Treason. ------------- Shake & bake. |
Posted By: Odvin Draoi
Date Posted: November 16 2019 at 04:53
| 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. |
Posted By: friso
Date Posted: November 16 2019 at 07:17
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. ------------- I'm guitarist and songwriter for the prog-related band Mother Bass. Find us at http://www.motherbass.com. I also enter stages throughout the Netherlands performing my poetry. |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: November 16 2019 at 07:17
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. ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Braka1
Date 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. |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: November 16 2019 at 08:44
| I should like it, but I remember being bored when I did listen to it |
Posted By: miamiscot
Date Posted: December 05 2019 at 08:47
| The only 5 star Gryphon album IMHO. But what a great one it is!!! |
Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: December 05 2019 at 09:23
It's definitely on my Top 100 list of obscure British albums to review. 34 reviewed, 66 to go. 
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: April 04 2020 at 06:44
| Loved it when I boughtt the LP (Brain label issue) mid-90’s. When I revisit, still sounds exciting. Can’t go wrong here. |