TOPS 1974 DAWN UK Orig GRAVY TRAIN STAIRCASE THE DAY = ATMOSPHERIC PROG PSYCH
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1974 ORIGINAL BRITISH PROGRESSIVE ON "DAWN Records"
GRAVY TRAIN
STAIRCASE TO THE DAY
\ UK - DAWN RECORDS - DNLH 1
RARE... 1974 FIRST BRITISH PRESSING top collectible on the highly collected "DAWN" Records label, in lovely designed Roger Dean designed gatefold cover...
Considered the peak works from GRAVY TRAIN, a British progressive band who released some fine collectible albums -- perhaps none to the quality of STAIRCASE TO THE DAY...
It's very true that Gravy Train were never considered as a 'top shelf' progressive act, but they have given us some memorable albums - with 'Staircase To The Day' we have a stunning Roger Dean gatefold sleeve to enhance the listening experience. Norman Barratt has a rather distinct quality to his voice, and he is often very passionate in his delivery, this makes his vox quite an acquired taste).
Opening with the dynamic track 'Starbright Starlight', it suggests that the listener may have a winning hand with this album. Pete Solley's synth/keyboard work being a treat, and the tune itself quite memorable. 'Bring My Life on Back To Me' is a rather standard tune, but Norman sings in a very emotionally distraught fashion, you almost feel his anguish and disappointment, his pain.... 'Never Wanted You' is an excellent tune featuring some odd meters and mellotron (always exciting prog embellishments) and finishing the first side is the beautiful title song - 7 and a half minutes of progressive bliss, with Mary Zinovieff on synthesizer.
'Going For A Quick One' starts off with a decent riff leading into one hard-rockin' tune with more of Solley's synth work - the backing vocals by the 'Gospel Ayres' gives it a commercial touch though. 'The Last Day' is a light tune with some nice flute playing, flowing nicely into 'Evening of my Life' is a pretty, piano driven ballad and closing track 'Busted In Schenectady' is quite an epic 8+ minute gem, full of heavy riffing, exceptional guitar playing, and even some shimmering electric violin.
Starbright Starlight (4:28)
Bring My Life On Back To Me (5:48)
Never Wanted You (4:04)
Staircase To The Day (7:31)
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Going For A Quick One (5:16)
The Last Day (5:36)
Evening Of My Life (2:59)
Busted In Schenectady (8:11)
CONDITION: The Cover: The fragile British lavishly designed Roger Dean gatefold cover is highly collectible in top M- very collectible condition after 38 years, with bright original colors, ...no split seams, no writing ... getting harder to find by the day
The Vinyl: is glossy on both sides, a TOP copy at M- and play graded excellent with no audio problems ... the UK Dawn labels are both clean ...
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CONDITION: The Cover:
The Vinyl:
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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