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.
