GRACIOUS same ORIGINAL VERTIGO SWIRL GERMAN LP 1970 PSYCH PROG ROCK progressive
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GRACIOUS s/t LP Original German press, on the Vertigo "Swirl" label # 6360 002, 1970. The B label has the Philips credit, therefore this is the first press. In my book and musically speaking, one of the best swirl band around, along with Dr. Z, Affinity, Catapilla, Still Life, Ramases, Beggars Opera and of course Gentle Giant. I think that a lot of swirl LPs are overrated, but this one isn't.
The textured gatefold sleeve and the record are in EX condition.
Gracious! = Gracious! = 1970 - (Full Album) - YouTube
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AllMusic Review by Paul Collins: Hard on the heels of King Crimson, the debut of Gracious! begins with the blandly but accurately titled "Introduction." One of the album's strongest tracks, it's a Nice-like combination of menacing Moog breaks and shimmering harpsichords, and it foreshadows the band's use of both heavy prog music and ghostly lyrics tinged with Catholic dread. "Heaven" is a gorgeous minor-key ballad of stately Mellotron and chiming guitar tones, with harmonies reminiscent of late-model Zombies. "Hell," not surprisingly, is another thing altogether: a descent into drunken declamations, clinking bottles, rowdy bar sounds, loopy piano riffs, and creepy phasing effects. From here, the album settles down a bit: "Fugue in D Minor" is a straightforward chamber orchestra piece, and the "Dream" ends the album with meandering jamming and overblown monologues. Still, it's a fine debut, and it presaged the superb second effort that was to follow.
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