Fruupp (UK prog rock Ian McDonald) Modern Masquerades LP NEAR MINT VINYL

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Fruupp

Modern Masquerades

Dawn Records DNLS 3070 LP 1975 (UK)

This was actually the last orginal studio album by this group, but it was quite a record. Fruupp's earlier material was more folk-oriented in style, where this one took a leap into jazz-fusion territory. And it was actually a step forward for them! Sadly, recent personnel changes and the wear and tear of the road had taken their toll, and the group split up shortly afterwards, before pulling together a follow-up effort.

I have two favorites from this album, both quite lengthy and more geared towards serious prog-heads than the standard pop fans: "Masquerading With Dawn" and "Sheba's Song". In fact, I'd recommend the latter, with its ringing electric piano riff, bouncy rythms, and dazzling guitar solos. It floored me when I first heard it.

Tracklist
A1 Misty Morning Way
Written-By – Vincent McCusker
A2 Masquerading With Dawn
Written-By – Vincent McCusker
A3 Gormenghast
Written-By – John Mason
B1 Mystery Might
Written-By – Vincent McCusker
B2 Why
Written-By – Vincent McCusker
B3 Janet Planet
Written-By – Paul Charles, Vincent McCusker
B4 Sheba's Song
Written-By – Paul Charles, Vincent McCusker

Copyright (c) – Pye Records Ltd.
Marketed By – Pye Records Ltd.
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Recorded At – Basing Street Studios
Published By – Future Legends Music

Alto Saxophone, Percussion – Ian McDonald
Arranged By [French Horns] – Ian McDonald, John Mason
Art Direction – Martin Cropper
Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals – Peter Farrelly
Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Martin Foye
Engineer – Chris Kimsey
Engineer [Assistent] – Dave Hutchins
Illustration – Robert Howe
Keyboards, Vibraphone, Vocals – John Mason
Lead Guitar, Vocals – Vincent McCusker
Liner Notes – Paul Charles
Photography By – Martyn Goddard
Producer – Ian McDonald

Released on a ''sunrise'' Dawn label.

Includes additional green two-paged 12" insert with lyrics and credits.

On the label the producer credit goes to ''Iain McDonald''.

Vinyl is NEAR MINT (pen mark on label) in a paper inner sleeve in a picture sleeve in GOOD condition (light ring wear, spine wear)

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