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Japanese pressing of this supergroup's 1979 album packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Virgin. 2006.

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Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stands the test of time, Dec 16 2006

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Peter A. Gabor "pete the freak" (Brampton, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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I remember my trip to Germany in 1979 and this album was number one on the charts there. I didn't actually hear the album until a few years later but when I finally did, I was blown away. I recently found the cd after unearthing my vinyl copy and playing it again after many years of not hearing it. It blew me away all over again. The opening syncopated snare hits with the mournful, minor chorded keyboard line sent shivers through me. The musicianship throughout this album never ceases to amaze. I especially like the use of electric violin. "Ceasar's Palace Blues" relies heavily on this instrument and the solo is cool. The trippy watery sound of "Rendezvous 6:02" is very atmospheric and the piano solo takes a few listens to really appreciate the complexity of. The drumming throughout the album is what really drew me into it in the first place and is nowhere more apparent than on "The Only Thing She Needs". Terry Bozzio has since become one of my favourite rock drummers. The energy and power he puts into his playing, along with skillful use of off-beat rythmns and syncopation are incredible. He sounds like he's beating the crap out his drums, never tiring as though he's punishing them for some unknown short-coming. The piece de resistance will always remain "Carrying No Cross". This twelve minute opus begins softly enough before building to the most dizzying crescendo of keyboard wizardry I've ever heard. At one point everything stops for a brief piano solo that sounds so disonant it makes you wonder how someone could come up with something so unusual. The ebb and flow of the whole piece , and indeed of the whole album, make it a truly remarkable experience. The singing and bass playing are good too. Certainly nothing to complain about, but the masterful playing of Bozzio and Jobson overshadow Wetton somewhat.

Overall, this is a truly great album and a must for fans of prog rock. I personally liked this album better than the first U.K. album, although it's quite good also. I've always wondered how this album would have sounded if Holdsworth had stayed long enough to be included. Probably quite different.

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4.0 out of 5 stars it rocks....., Mar 8 2004

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If you like keyboards you can't go wrong with this. Eddie Jobson puts on a clinic. There isn't a bad song on here. Is it better than their first? I don't know but I listen to this one more. I tend to agree with the reviewer who said Wetton's voice fits better with the songs written here.

Bozzio and Jobson's playing is stellar and Wetton sounds great. The last song (Carrying no Cross) is worth the price of admission.

Maybe some of the lyrics are borderline cheese but I don't find myself skipping over any songs which in my book is the sign of a great album. If you like Emerson, Lake, and Palmer you'll enjoy this.

I would highly recommend their debut also.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Carrying No Cross is a MUST!, Jan 31 2004

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Carl Johnson "budbear_5000" (Detroit, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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Listen, I'm into a lot of prog. Carrying No Cross, the 14 minute song, is why you have to buy this CD. It is Eddie Jobson masterpeice and I challange any "prog" listener to refute the FACT that this peice of music... just this peice... is FLAWLESS! My gosh folks, WAKE UP! Honestly, almost all of the rest of the CD is a lousy attempt at commercialism circa 1978-79. But Carrying No Cross truely is flawless! The only band to even come close MIGHT be Planet X- Moonbabies. I just bought it again because the price is right.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full throttle
I'm happy to see that people are still listening to this album. I bought it back then in 1979 - and it has stood the test of time in my record collection. Read more

Published on April 18 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for the Hammond Organ Solo of Death? It's in here.
Can't add much to what's already been said, except to emphasize that Eddie Jobson's organ solo during the closing song, "Carrying No Cross," is just freaking outrageous. Read more

Published on Mar 11 2003