Over the years I've come to appreciate the precision and brilliance of Run with the Wolf and even Starstruck - it's a brilliant album!
Off to see Rainbow in Manchester very soon, and I was at Birmingham last year too. Blacker's may not be at his fluid best anymore, but his remaining time is...
The funny thing is, at the tender age of 36, I own all of the above as vinyl first pressings... now that IS proper PROG. I'm so prog even my let cat likes May Blitz, for Fruup's sake!
At last count my collection has around 600 1968-76 prog/heavy rock LPs... yes; I am that man.
Heh heh...
I find Argus a tad over-hyped and at times a little twee... not sure why?!?
The debut, although poorly produced, is incredible from start to utterly mesmeric finish.
Ooohhh best thread ever!
Right:
Raw Material - Time Is. An album so rare, even the band forgot they wrote it!
Tempest - s/t.
Asgard - In the realm of Asgard.
Captain Beyond - s/t.
Cressida - Asylum.
Gravy Train - Staircase to the Day.
Gracious - s/t.
Culpeper's Orchard - s/t
Wishbone Ash - s/t...