SALAMANDER-THE 10 COMMANDMENTS (1970 PSYCH/PROG GEM)
This is a band whose concept album is based on the Ten Commandments. Each track deals with a different commandment. The album, which was produced by Miki Dallon, was dominated by Bob Leaper's orchestral arrangements, but there are also some good melodies, strong vocals and organ work and powerful drumming. The best tracks are those where the orchestral arrangements are more discreet: "He Is My God", on which the melody sounds like King Crimson in places; "Images", which features strong vocals, good drumming and organ work; the mellow and melodic "People" and "False Witness", a good progressive piece with some fine guitar leads and powerful organ.(Taken from The Tapestry of Delights - The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976, Vernon Joynson ISBN 1 899855 04 1)
Personnel:
A.B. Benson - Organ, Vocals
Dave Chriss - Bass
John Cook - Drums
Dave Titley - Guitar, Lead Vocals
2 comments:
Thanks for this one! A bit patchy, but sme good moments. However the track 'Steal' is totally full of faults. [There's a few in other parts of the album, but they were easily fixed - the faults in this track are not so easy to mend]
I've downloaded it again to see, and I still get the same faults on that track. Is there any chance of a re-post for this one?
I just read your post about stating which album we're talking about, so to clarify, the Salamander - Ten Commandments album has faults throughout the track 'Steal'. Was wondering if you could re-post just that track if you have time? Thanks for your awesome blog!
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