![]() There's a black humor throughout, as in this brutally funny line from "Suicide?": "Heard a voice shouting 'Don't jump, please for God's sake let me move my car.'" Not up to the level of their best work, but worth a listen for fans. "Polk Street Rag," despite its name, is a slick rocker about a sordid X-rated movie house in San Francisco. ![]() Originally released at the end of October 1976, the album was a big selling release for the band achieving Silver disc status in the UK and Gold in Germany, their first breakthrough album in that territory. John Lees adopts a pub rock sound in his compositions, although "May Day" manages to veer unexpectedly into a glorious choral and organ arrangement. Digitally remastered and expanded three disc (two CDs + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) edition of the classic gold selling 1976 album by Barclay James Harvest. While Wolstenholme's stately "Ra" shows a dabbling in mysticism and the soaring sound of their previous work, most of the album is a strangely glum affair. ![]() With Wolstenholme's keyboards pushed back in the mix, and strangely missing the harmonies that enriched their earlier work, Octoberon is something of a departure for the band. Cherry Reds Esoteric Recordings imprint has continued its harvest of releases from progressive rocks Barclay James Harvest. Ver Más Your browser does not support the audio element.
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