Lp Fruupp Modern Masquerades (re) Long Hair Music LHC264 - STILL SEALED

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lp FRUUPP

Modern masquerades

Country of release: Germany, 2021

Original released: 1975

Label: Long Hair Music

Catalog number: LHC264

Barcode: 4035177002645

Fold Cover / Gatefold Sleeve: No / No

Includes 8 PAGES insert

 Condition record: mint

Condition Cover: mint

lp is still welded / lp IS STILL SEALED

Photo from my own lp / Photo take From my personal copy

Tracks Side 1:

1. Misty Morning Way (6:58)

2. Masquerading With Dawn (7:17)

3. Gormenghast (10:48)

Tracks Side 2:

1. Mystery Might (8:22)

2. Why (4:13)

3. Janet Planet (2:57)

4. Sheba's Song (8:32)

Listen At YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73dwNpUZ2Yc&list=OLAK5uy_kUw-JvZqmCYKlH-Njr7L8lT8_catyP14Y

This is an official RE-RELEASE OnVINYL under licensed courtesyof BMG Rights Management, UK, remasteredFrom to original master copy outofThe vaultsof BMG. Album was originally released in 1975 On PYE Records progressive imprint Dawn. Fruup were A 1970 progressive rock bandA fan base in Great Britain. They were relatively popular, particularly On TheA supporting actFOR such bands as Genesis,KINGCrimson and Queen. Modern Masquerades was their 4th album. The sheer quality of TheFromThe solid foundationof drummer Martin Foye andHIS hyper-active bassist partner Peter Farrelly, whose voice is crushingly poignant as well, while new keyboardist John Mason decorates with shining precision, never too flashy but clearly always elegant (especiallyHIS electric piano work is really stunning). Guitarist Vince McCusker provides A raw, bluesier ax ride, closer perhaps ToTo please. Side One starts with 'Misty Morning WayThe listener with unexpectedReflectionsof passionate prog. The highlight composition is certainly The 10 minute 'Gormenghast', Aof progressive rock with some focus-like tempos, delicately weaving withinThe soundscapes provided by some stellar piano and sax, McCusker's fretboard glowing brightly, with incredible restraint. “Gormenghast“ being A full prog rock epic, with Aof Canterbury aboutThe edges andA direction not unlike thatCAMEL would take inThe later years. John Mason's more subtle keyboard style works To TheThe other instrumentalists inThebandA chanceTo takeThe spotlight. Side Two : 'Mystery nightSoundsA bitSTRANGE , until an angelic voiceof irrepressible beauty entersThe fray,The piano dancing in APPARENT glee, all waltzingToA melody that shapesThe soul. It gets HEAVIER midway through, massive waves ofThe equestrian bass gallops off intoThe sunset, laying down some bopping furrows that are shockingly good! The raspy organ solo then shines some bluesy boogie into The picture; The 'Why' is A short interlude, AFragile with its sorrowful attestationof honestLOVE withA heavenly voiceFrom Farrelly, piano again providingThe musical backbone. A lovely piece of MUSIC ! Last title 'Sheba's Song' is an 8 minute closer that has some superior moments cruising though some scintillating drumming à la Michael Giles, A sweet guitar loop that breeds well with TheA successful little jazz / romp mid-section. Fruupp is A great bandif Gabriel's Genesis and Renaissance pleaseYou because Fruupp isThePerfect mixof thesisTwo bands. In The vein ofThe plots between melody and soli, also rhythmics. In The vain ofThe various rhythm changes, also with particular rhythmic figures, not conventional. So The final result is ASound electric symphonic prog. That is Perfect STILL today! This album should be part of any serious prog rock / symphonic rock collection. Album comes with 8 (!) Sided coversize insert sheet with full bandstory by formerly manager and author Paul Charles, with all lyrics, rare photos etcpp. Great stuff. Don`t miss it! ( LONG HAIR )

Vincent McCusker - lead guitar, vocals
John Mason - keyboards, vibraphones, vocals
Peter Farrelly - bass guitar, lead vocals
Ian McDonald - alto saxophone, percussion
Martin Foye - drums, percussion, vocals

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