One of the greatest British progressive albums, where lyricism and technique intersect.
Andrew Latimer's flowing guitar overlaps with fantastical keyboards, and the suite-style piece "Lady Fantasy" and other songs make this album a masterpiece that vividly demonstrates the appeal of British lyrical progressive rock.
The album's quiet introduction is followed by a striking, expansive soundscape, with Andrew Latimer's guitar and Peter Bardens' keys beautifully intertwining to paint a beautiful picture. The epic "Lady Fantasy" has a powerful three-part development, and the soaring melody and sharp rhythms perfectly reflect the band's appeal. "Nimrodel / The Procession / The White Rider" has a narrative structure, with the colors of flute and organ tightening the overall work. The album entered the Billboard 200 in the United States and remains a key work in later years, continuing to garner widespread support as a symbol of lyrical progressive rock.
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13 TRACKS:
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1)
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Freefall
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2)
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Supertwister
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3)
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Nimrodel / The Procession / The White Rider
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4)
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Earthrise
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5.1)
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Encounter
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5.2)
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Smiles For You
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5.3)
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Lady Fantasy
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6)
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Supertwister
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7)
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Mystic Queen
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8)
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Arubaluba
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9.1)
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Encounter
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9.2)
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Smiles For You
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9.3)
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Lady Fantasy
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Organ, Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Mellotron, Vocals - Peter Bardens
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Producer - David Hitchcock (1 to 6)
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Bass - Doug Ferguson
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Drums, Percussion - Andy Ward (2)
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Mixed By - Paschal Byrne (6 to 9)
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Remastered By - Paschal Byrne
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Mixed By - Mark Powell (6 to 9)
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Research [Tape Research], Compiled By [Reissue Compilation], Reissue Producer [For The Decca Record Company Ltd.] - Mark Powell
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Design - Phil Smee
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Guitar [Guitars], Flute, Vocals - Andrew Latimer
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Photography By - Mick Rock
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Photography By - Keith Morris (8)
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Design [Original Sleeve Design] - Modula (2)
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Coordinator [Project Co-ordination By For The Decca Record Company Ltd.] - Andy Street (3)
