Fruupp-Future Legends-'73 UK Prog Rock-NEW LP

Fruupp ‎– Future Legends
Label:
Long Hair ‎– LHC – 270
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:
France
Released:
2021
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Prog Rock

This is an official re-release on vinyl under licensed courtesy of BMG Rights Management, UK, remastered from an original master copy out of the vaults of BMG. Album was originally released in 1973 on PYE records progressive imprint Dawn. Fruup were a 1970 progressive rock band, which originated in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but developed a fan base in Great Britain. They were relatively popular, particularly on the student scene and as a supporting act for such bands as Genesis, King Crimson and Queen. Future Legends was their debut album and is one of those records that any fan of symphonic prog should have!"Future Legends" opens with the title track, a short classical piece of music which acts as a prelude to "Decision", a lively and rumbunctious number that gallups along nicely with a pounding rhythm and builds up to an impressively rousing finale. An awesome opening to the album. "As Day Breaks with Dawn" follows next, with a melodic classically-inspired opening, which breaks out into a powerful thrumming Genesis-like number with the singer sounding remarkably like Peter Gabriel. Yes, we're definitely in Genesis territory here, with a somewhat heavier sound, and very good it is too. Track 4 "Graveyard Epistle", a song which begins as a melodic ballad before breaking out into some very proggy, heavy and intense riffing. In true prog fashion, there are constant changes of tempo, staccato breaks and a few key changes thrown in too, to keep the listener entertained and enthralled. Side Two opens with "Lord of the Incubus". It's a grand-sounding title and the music is impressively grand too, Again, it sounds like a song Genesis could have recorded in their classic prog years. There's a thumping rhythm section and the guitarist is really in his element here as he demonstrates his virtuosity with some masterly soloing. "Olde Tyme Future" has a more sedate pace, with some beautifully melodic keyboard motifs. The cryptic lyrics are shrouded in mystery but with music this good, who cares about the lyrics anyway!? "Song for a Thought". is a seven and a half minute long magnum opus which opens in fine rollicking style and then transposes into a laid-back mellow and melodic groove in the middle section. before the resounding and reverberant grand finale, which might just blow your socks off. It's melodic, it's dramatic, and it'll leave you feeling euphoric. The final song is a brief and gentle vocal reprise of the classical title track which opened the album. It's a perfect ending to a magical album full of proggy tales of mystery and imagination. Bonustrack On A Clear Day has a sensational rhythmic verse, the song ends with a tribute to Gustav Holst by playing a segment from Jupiter on the guitar. The band would use classical influences regularly in songs to come. This is a very impressive debut album from this Northern Irish band that's likely to appeal to fans of the classic Peter Gabriel years of Genesis. If you love Genesis's Trespass and Nursery Cryme, I think you'll enjoy this one. It's hard to pick out a highlight of the album, because "Future Legends" is full to the brim with great songs. If you're looking for a band with the musical talent and melodic finesse of Genesis with a somewhat heavier edge, then you'll be in prog heaven with this superb album. This prog masterpiece is such a delight to listen to that you may be inspired to give Fruupp's following three albums a spin too. A must-have album for any discerning collector of classic British prog. Album comes with original artwork and a 4-sided cover - sized insert with bandstory by ex manager Paul Charles. A must have!!

Tracklist

Side A

Future Legends (McCusker) 1:32

Decision (McCusker) 6:26

As Day Breaks With Dawn (McCusker) 5:00

Graveyard Epistle (Charles/ McCusker) 6:15

Bonus Track

On A Clear Day(Jan Houston) 7:53

Side B

Lord O The Incubus (McClusker) 6:24

Old Tyme Future (McClusker) 5:34

Song For A Thought (McClusker) 7:29

Future Legends (McCusker) 0:49

Tracklist
A1     Future Legends     1:27
A2     Decision     6:21
A3     As Day Breaks With Dawn     4:58
A4     Graveyard Epistle     6:14
A5     On A Clear Day (bonus track)     7:53
B1     Lord Of The Incubus     6:20
B2     Olde Tyme Future     5:33
B3     Song For A Thought     7:25
B4     Future Legends     0:47

Credits

    Arranged By – Stephen Houston
    Arranged By [Strings] – Stephen Houston
    Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals – Peter Farrelly
    Composed By, Arranged By – Vince McCusker*
    Conductor [Strings] – Michael Rennie
    Drums, Percussion – Martin Foye
    Engineer – Tony Taverner
    Guitar, Vocals – Vincent McCusker
    Keyboards, Oboe, Vocals – Stephen Houston
    Painting [Cover Painting] – Peter Farrelly
    Photography By [Inside] – Marie O'Connell
    Producer – Dennis ''it'allworkoutinthemix'' Taylor*

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