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An exciting musical journey

Advantages: A fully formed musical interpretation of the classic novel
Disadvantages: Occasional "bum" notes and mastering

...Vernes penned his classic novel, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, I doubt that he expected an early 20s, long-haired keyboard player to turn it into a concept album. I doubt even more that he would have imagined it becoming one of the biggest selling albums of 1974. But that's exactly what happened. Rick Wakeman, whose tempestuous relationship with Yes was continuing, nearly killed himself through drink and exhaustion to write and stage one of ...
...in missing parts of the journey in addition to details of Axel's past in Hamburg. The vocals of Ashley Holt and Garry Pickford-Hopkins perfectly complement each other throughout the album. Combined with the aggression and nervous energy the band of pub mates must have been feeling at performing in the Royal Festival Hall a sense of urgency is felt throughout the album, which greatly adds to the atmosphere of the recording. As the group of travellers ...

eddybennet 20.09.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Journey To The Centre Of The Earth - Rick Wakeman

The flute is excellent

Advantages: Agressive lyrics, food for thought
Disadvantages: The audio quality

Initially I got hold of a vinyl of this album and during the upgrade period it was the third album to be added to my CD collections and I’m very proud to own it. Named after 18th century agriculturist, Jethro Tull came into existence in 1967 led by Ian Anderson. Basically from Blackpool & Luton, Great Britain. With typical flute work of Ian Anderson, they made the cross lead of guitar and flute their forte. Guitarist Martin Barre became a part of ...
...Ohara and Doane Parry. Drummer Bunker left the group after “Aqualung” was released. However their first foray “Sunshine Day” into the international scene was massive fiasco. But in 1971 Jethro Tull’s best ever work “Aqualung” was released but Ian Andersson’s lyrics became quite controversial because of his unadulterated statement on religion and society. But they undoubtedly cut out their niché with the magical flute of Ian Anderson and nervous but ...

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Review of Aqualung - Jethro Tull

Strong Dreams Reign Here

Advantages: Musicianship of the highest order
Disadvantages: sometimes strange lyrics

...date? Let's see..... Going For The One: title track and second single released, reaching No 24 in November 1977, this seems to me to be a song of two halves, with a rather plodding opening giving way at the bridge to an astonishing free-for-all in which all the band decide to go off in all different directions. Whilst this might not sound very good, it is actually very effective. Steve Howe (guitars) and Rick Wakeman (keyboards) seem to be having ...
...Yes come together after seperately going off in tangents. Wonderous Stories: a top 10 hit single in the UK. Funnily enough this is the weakest track on this album. A slow piece with excrutiating lyrics "my spirit climbed into the sky, I bid it to return to hear your wonderous stories, la la la la la la", ain't music a funny thing. A nice enough backing track though. Awaken: All along it seems that the whole record has just been a warm-up for this, ...

pinkmatchstick 18.11.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Going For The One - Yes

A demo album that you wouldn't think is one!

Advantages: Gives you a little insight into what Evanescence is.
Disadvantages: You can't buy it in shops.

...many line-up changes. Origin-(4/5) Origin is a small 35 second intro to the album. It is only instrumental with some unknown spoken words. Some people would describe this as bizarre, but i think it goes perfectly with some of the songs on this album. Whisper-(5/5) Whisper is the last song on the album Fallen, but it is also on Origin. It is an awesome song which brings out a more symphonic side to Evanescence. It brings different instruments ...
...is used very differently throughout the verses and the bridge verse is a masterpiece bring a short burst of operatic vocals to the song and making it sound darker. At the end group chorals are used to again make the song sound darker. A fantastic song! Imaginary-(5/5) Imaginary brings imagery as well as music to the album this time. Many different instruments are used on this track that you do not find on others such as the combination of the harpsichord ...

bellatrix_lestrange 13.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Origin - Evanescence

Hard to resist!

Advantages: Sheer musical genius, classical music excerpts, unique
Disadvantages: Those who dislike classical music may not appreciate it as much.

Muse are, in my opinion, rock gods and I loved every album they've produced to date. I consider Matt Bellamy a musical genius of the (rubbishly named) 'noughties' decade (of course I say this whilst also being aware the the talent of his bandmates too). As I was so busy in America this summer I kind of had my head in the sand and so it was a big surprise to see another Muse album on the shelves. Muse are a band that are going from height to height, ...
...this album seems to be as good if not even more fantastic than their previous releases... *~ The Tracks~* 1. UPRISING The album opens with a song that has Muse stamped all over it - the electronic backing, the epic guitar instrumentals and striking lyrics. This is a song full of attitude and self-importance that would not be out of place on 'Black Holes and Revelations.' It is a very interestingly political track about resisting the media's ...

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Review of Resistance, The (+DVD) - Muse