I have had this record for 33 years and never tire of hearing it. Critically unpopular on its release it has outlasted its contemparies in my heart that were lauded to the heavens at the time (remember Sparks and the New York Dolls)?
Its beauty and ethereal sounds thrill me still. Slick, Kantner and Frieberg, were able to assemble musicians and production (freed from group centred egos) that were able to transcend the crap sound of the late Airplane.
Grace Slick (with the exception of White Rabbit) has never sounded better. Stand out tracks Flowers of the Night (inspiring rebel music), Harp Tree Lament, Whiteboy and Scetches of China. A couple of dud tracks you can live with but this record still inpires me evey time I hear it. All in all nine thumbs up.
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No I don't remember Sparks and the New York Dolls, nor do I know who Slick, Kantner and Frieberg are. Neither do I know what this music is supposed to sound like and the titles "Flowers of the Night", "Harp Tree Lament", or "Whiteboy" tell me nothing at all. These are all issues that should be explained with more depth for the benefit of readers such as myself who don't know anything about this music and are perhaps wanting to know more on which to form a buying decision... Berli
catrinaf 14.04.2006 12:01
Hi and welcome to Ciao - Sorry for the low rating, but you need to put a lot more information into your review. Have a read around at similar reviews; especially those rated as very helpful or exceptional, for an idea of what people want to read in a review. If you want any help or want me to re rate, leave me a message in my guestbook - Cat x x
Apr 14th, 2006
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