1972 GNIDROLOG LADY LAKE Prog Psych Van der Graaf M-
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Years ago scarce reproduction *VINYL* ~ 1972 Killer Prog Psych!
GNIDROLOG
LADY LAKE
...Europe - private press - SF 8322
Scarce 2ndpress *vinyl* of 1972 highly rated progressive-psych gem with dark overtones ala early Van der Graaf Generator...includes beautiful melodies enhanced with terrific interplays and unique flavors that could be only one band, Gnidrolog, from The U.K. -- their 2nd and best of two albums issued!
Here was a truly fantastic band that was overshadowed by the success of the prog giants in the 1970's and this is unfortunate both for GNIDROLOG and for those casual prog fans who will never have the opportunity to discover this lost gem. Given the elicit nature of their music, it's hard to draw a comparison. Gnidrolog combines the bluesy prog and folky flute flavor of JETHRO TULL's earlier albums with the dark atmosphere and wind instruments of VAN DER GRAFF GENERATOR. Add into the mix a generous helping of originality and you have the great progressive beast, Gnidrolog.
I Could Never Be A Soldier is a brilliant emotional anti-war epic, the zenith of the band's angst-laden lyrical themes as Colin Goldring's character moves from flippancy to an urgent plea for reason. Musically, the evoluation of the piece is astounding, a slow build-up and the volcanic eruption of emotion that coincides with its choruses, brilliant flute turns before a surprisingly building finish puts the lid on one of the best Gnidrolog songs - ever!
It might be one of the best songs, but the opener does not quite win the accolade of their most beautiful track ... which goes to the second piece Ship ... I defy you not to be moved by the fact that "the sons of the sons of the sons found out that the fire of the stars and the sands go out." Gnidrolog's skill in adding layer after layer of beautiful accompaniment to what might otherwise have been a simple chorus, makes for an outstanding track that thematically recalls Van der Graaf Generator's Refugees.
A Dog With No Collar is a brief but extremely melancholy work that seems to have been borne out of a poem ... with just four lines a powerful picture is painted. The title track is another exquisite, albeit somewhat discomforting epic that provides proof that Gnidrolog could prog-rock with the best of them, if they so chose. A mass of aching strings and dazzling winds, this one.
The concluding Social Embarassment overcomes the bizarre lead vocals of John Earle to register some truly arresting complex rock moments and a spectacular conclusion ... if you want to draw a trite comparison, it's almost like Soft Machine meets Gentle Giant!
Gnidrolog made magical music.
1. I could never be a soldier (11:36)
2. Ship (6:44)
3. A dog with no collar (2:09)
4. Lady Lake (8:53)
5. Same dreams (2:49)
6. Social embarrassment (6:30)
CONDITION: The cover is clean and stiff, M-
The vinyl is all clean & glossy M-
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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