Ancient Vision - Focus Or Blinders (1993)
Ancient Vision - Focus Or Blinders (1993)
EAC Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | 434 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 178 Mb | Scans | 01:11:05
Tom May Productions | TM-02
Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog
EAC Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | 434 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 178 Mb | Scans | 01:11:05
Tom May Productions | TM-02
Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog
There are many people out there who have been searching for new progressive rock bands, but have been getting turned off by the heavy metal leanings that most of them have. If you are one of those people, this album is the answer to your quest. Very much in the style of '70s progressive rock, Focus or Blinders is well written, performed, and produced. Fans of the genre should surely appreciate this work, but it should be of special interest to fans of Jethro Tull and early Genesis. Influences from both of these sources are prominent, and it is arguable that they actually pull off the newer Tull sound with more finesse than they themselves have managed in recent years. The only real complaints on this album concern the vocals. There are times when they vocals seem a bit overpowering and too guttural. However, these moments are short and not all that frequent. This is definitely a fine album and should be a welcome addition to any progressive rock collection. These guys really should be getting the attention of the major labels. The personnel on this release are Tom May, Barry Spry, Joe Allen, Rob Leythem, Russ Gross, Tom Hook, and guests.
Track Listing
01. Fail Not Me (4:56)
02. Rock Child (4:50)
03. What Is Not Given Is Lost (3:59)
04. Tonight (4:51)
05. Dreams (Part I) (2:03)
06. Why Send A Man In To Do A Boy's Job (10:17)
07. Father And Son (5:33)
08. We Are Not Gentlemen (5:36)
09. Focus or Blinders (6:17)
10. Mountains (5:50)
11. Mother Earth (5:44)
12. Hope, Love And Fear (1:54)
13. Reprisals (9:15)
Produced by Ancient Vision and Tim Matyear
The Band
• Tom May - guitars, keyboards
• Barry Spry - bass
• Joe Allen - keyboards
• Rob Leythem - drums
• Russ Gross - guitars
• Tom Hook - vocals
*****
• Debbie Brown - vocals on tracks 1, 3, 9, 13
• Stephen Lon Phillips - saxophone on tracks 5, 11
• Doug Chandler - additional synthesizer programming
Notes
Progressive Rock, Combining early 70's styles with today's technology and sensibilities, Great Keyboard/Guitar interplay. Unique blending of rock, classical influences, and folk music.
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Ancient Vision / Focus or Blinders
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Many thanks to the original uploader: wurensh
SEE also:
Ancient Vision 1991 The Vision
Ancient Vision 2008 Lost At Sea
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