TIME OF CHANGE

The TRIP were a three man classical prog rock band who fused strong jazz and classical influences with those of rock creating a thought provoking album full of twists and turns. Because of the leading keyboard focus, The TRIP have been long associated with ELP and although I do hear EMERSONian-like keyboard inspirations, I hear a character completely on its own. Everytime I listen to this album I always marvel at the excellent musicanship and instrumental execution they were able to convey on this album. Centrepiece of the album revolves around the varied keyboard work of Vescovi (piano and moog) who is able to lead from so many different musical styles... jazz, classical and rock. Vocals are convincingly sung in English without any heavy accent residue. This album is also graced with some simply incredible drumming via Furio Chirico who joined for this album and then left to lend his talents to the act "ARTI + MESTIERI". Bass work is crisp and punchy with some excellent contributions throughout. Overall a great album full of grand progressive character and fantastic musicanship.