COLOSSEUM DAUGHTER OF TIME NR MINT '70 ORIG VERTIGO UK LP PROG GRAIL
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Description
• COLOSSEUM - Daughter of time (Vertigo Records 6360 017)
• Original UK Stereo Pressing
• Machine stamped matrix (see pics)
• Original white with black text Vertigo label.
• I GRADE THE VINYL AS NM. The vinyl is in near perfect condition. The vinyl looks unplayed. The original luster is completely intact, it still shines and sparkles like new.
• The labels are clean.
• The cover (Strong VG+) has some minor shelf ware and minimal edge ware. This is a typical UK style gatefold cover. The graphics are sharp and vivid. DO NOT let this opportunity pass you by.
• A concept album loosely based on man's fascination and allure for war throughout the ages, Daughter of Time contains all the elements required to create a pure progressive rock album. Joining David Greenslade and Chris Farlowe is Louis Cennamo from Renaissance, who plucks away at the bass guitar with a heavy hand. A multitude of instruments combine to create a brilliant melange of music on every one of the eight songs. Vibrant spurts of trombone, trumpet, and flute are driven to the height of each song, which gives way to some implements of jazz fusion. Rich organ and vibraphone can be heard in behind "Three Score and Ten Amen" and "Take Me Back to Doomsday" adding to the melancholy theme. Countering this are beautiful string arrangements made up of violin, viola, and cello used effectively to conjure up mood, and doing an excellent job. Even a flügelhorn is blared from time to time on top of the accentuated drums. A spoken word passage from Dick Heckstall-Smith creates an eerie aura, as his voice echoes on about the coming of the apocalypse. Colosseum's music works extremely well in that it builds suspense and reels the listener into the songs. As far as the lyrics go, they're stark and foreboding and have a mediaeval taste to them, coinciding with the music perfectly. Each song, all around six minutes in length, should have been longer to let the instruments play out with their illustriousness. Except for the fact that it is a short album, Daughter of Time is a sturdy example of progressive rock.
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