SCARCE UK '72 ICARUS THE MARVEL WORLD - Prog psych
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HEAVY PROGRESSIVE UK '72 COLLECTIBLE
THE MARVEL WORLD OF
ICARUS
\ UK - (Pye) NSPL 28161
SCARCE limited edition UK 2ndpress from some time ago, makes it rare and not much seen...the first press released only in the UK was withdrawn, hence extremely rare ...either way, it's a recommended progressive underground sound that demands to be heard and appreciated...
UK outfit Icarus was formed in 1968, with a line-up consisting of Richard Hudson (drums), John Ford (bass), Norrie Devine (sax, flute), David Plotel (guitar), Steve Hart (vocals), Iain Hines (keyboards). Ford soon left though, replaced by Glyn Havard (bass) - or vice versa. History is a bit unclear on that point. Anyhow, both bass-players are credited on the first output of the band, the single "The Devil Rides Out" issued on the Sparks label in 1969.
Later the band was signed to Pye Records. A few more line-up changes were in store for the band as well, with Hudson and Ford (or Hudson and Havard, depending on sources) leaving, replaced by Peter Curtain (drums) and John Plotel (bass) respectively, the latter in turn replaced by Jimmy Wiley (bass). This line-up recorded the sole album to be released by the band. David Plotel (guitar) left the band prior to the album release though, replaced by John Etheridge (guitar). The Marvel World of Icarus was issued in 1972, and according to legend quickly pulled from the market due to a dispute between Pye Records and Marvel Comics. Without an album to promote the band didn't last for much longer, and by the end of 1972 Icarus disbanded. As you can see from the track list, each title is based on a marvel character. Sadly at the time, the head of Marvel found out about this shortly before release and demanded a 50% share of the royalties. Instead of giving in, the record company simply withdrew the LP. Several copies of the originals slipped out of course.
The album is a great and legendary progressive blow-out...No lengthy or wild instrumental passages at all here. What makes this one stand out is the sheer variety of compositions and brilliant songwriting. Tracks like 'Fantastic Four' and 'Thor' are pretty bluesy, 'Iron Man' veers into a Psych territory and 'Madam Masque' is a beautiful ballad. Due to the nature of the concept, it is simply great fun to listen to. All musicians are competant and the singer has a great voice.
1. Prologue (0:35)
2. Spiderman (2:53)
3. Fantastic Four (3:21)
4. Hulk (3:04)
5. Madame Masque (3:48)
6. Conan The Barbarian (4:07)
7. Iron Man (2:55)
8. Thor (4:49)
9. Black Panther (3:24)
10. The Man Without Fear (3:57)
11. Silver Surfer (4:05)
12. Things Thing (2:01)
13. Captain America (2:32)
CONDITION: The fragile UK cover is clean...M- ... no bends, no writing, no split seams TOP
The vinyl is all glossy clean and smoooth M-
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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