SAMURAI - Very rare UK prog LP M- fold out cover
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SAMURAI - "Samurai" (UK original on Greenwich GSLP.1003 - 1971) In the dead wax: XZAL-10756 P-IW
An obscure treasure from the british progressive rock scene. Samurai (which went under the name Web before this album) played progressive rock of the less pretensious kind. If you can imagine King Crimson`s "Pictures of a City" with organ, flute and lots of vibraphone added and with a more mellow touch, then you got a clue how this band sounded. What really gave Samurai a sound of their own was their use of vibraphone. While most other prog bands just used it as a solo instrument, Samurai used it as a integrated part of their sound. Amongst the members in the band was also future Greenslade member Dave Lawson, who sings in a much more pleasant way here than he often did in Greenslade. The songwriting is excellent, and there`s not a bad track on the album. The real highlight for me anyway, is "As I Dried the Tears Away". With its mellow vocal parts, relaxed vibraphone theme, and an absolutely beautiful theme in the middle, this track is a masterpiece in itself. Do yourself a favour and get this album. (From the vintageprog site)
RECORD looks new, still bright and shiny, no spindle marks. Plays Mint to mint- Sound is bright and loud.
COVER is excellent: no writing, no visible ring wear but some marks in the cardboard, back has a little ring wear, which show more in the cardboard than on the printed surface. (Hard to seen on the scan)
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Buyer pays postage from Belgium.
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