CIRKUS - One - UK Reissue LP Prog Yes Cressida Spring

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CIRKUS

One

UK Reissue LP released on 5 Hours Back Records in 1986. Gatefold sleeve.

Cirkus was formed from the ashes of bands Moonhead and Lucas Tyson, the group’s high standard of musicianship was well known in their native north-east where they attracted much attention and had a devoted following. It was felt that the quintet could achieve success on a national scale, provided management handled matters properly and they got the right breaks. In 1973 they recorded their debut album “Cirkus One” at Sound Associates/Emison & Air Studios and just 1000 copies were pressed up.

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This Northeast England Geordie group had just one self-released album, which had become very sought-after by collectors. Indeed this might just be one of the most impressive private release albums ever in terms of production. The quintet (a the standard prog quartet plus Robson as the singer) develops a light rock with some light prog twist and heavy ever-present orchestrations that enhance the compositions (some good concise songwriting).

Most of the tunes are extremely catchy, especially the opening You Are and Those Were the days, as well as the more serious Seasons (penned by keyboardist Miller) and Brotherly Love; but this is nevertheless a prog album as there are clear influences from Yes, Crimson (but not the sombre side of the group) and some other UK proto-prog ala Cressida or Spring. However, there are some sugar-bombs that provoke cavities in the proghead's dentition, such as the overly sweet Jenny and the catchier Song For Tavish (sounding lifted from Bowie). Of the album, clearly the highlight is the two-part 7-min+ Title Track (yes that's its name), where the group shows short signs of upping the ante, but it is quickly calmed down, but picks up again a bit later. Clearly McDade's drums are having a ball on most of the album, but particularly on this track.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

You Are

Seasons

April '73

Song For Tavish

A Prayer

Side Two

Brotherly Love

Those Were The Days

Jenny

Title Track (Breach / Ad Infinitum)

Released on '5 Hours Back Records' in 1986

Catalogue No. TOCK 001

Disc is in EX++ condition

Sleeve is in EX++ condition

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