Ireland
Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog
Later in the year, the band would release their third album, The Prince of Heaven's Eyes, which was also not selling very well. They also released a single in October, with Prince of Darkness and The Prince of Heaven released back-to-back as singles. Neither did business in Ireland.
The third album in the discography of the Irish symphonic prog quartet. In fact, a benefit performance by oboist organist Stephen Houston (he composed the lion's share of the compositions on the disc). As a result, we have the softest-sounding material in the asset of the team. Conceptual musical fairy tale, based on an old Irish legend, develops according to the laws of a musical rather than a standard art-rock album. Bass-guitarist-vocalist Peter Farelli, following the example of namesake Gabriel (Genesis), in each song tries to give his own character to every character on behalf of whom he broadcasts (by the way, the voice timbres of both Peters are very similar). Keyboard arrangements are distinguished by virtuosity and some surprisingly elegant "Mozartian" flavor. Along with synths, Houston makes liberal use of clean piano, whose interplay with Vince McCusker's guitar evokes Queen analogies. The exquisite palette of the album combines various stylistic elements: waltz, rock opera, rhythm and blues, symphonic classics, etc. A lot of nuances, shades and moods. Vibrant kaleidoscope.
Even before the official release of the record, the composer and organist Houston left the ranks of Fruupp, explaining this simply: within the framework of the team, he managed to realize everything he wanted. This fact greatly influenced the rest of the ensemble. The album "Modern Masquerades", which went on sale in 1975, turned out to be uneven and, by and large, forced. There was no continuation.
Members
Vince McCusker (guitar, vocals), Peter Farrelly (vocals, bass), Stephen Houston (keyboards, oboe, cello, violin, 1971-74), John Mason (keyboards, 1975-76), Martin Foye (drums)
Track Listing
01. It's All Up Now (7:22)
02. Prince Of Darkness (3:49)
03. Jaunting Car (2:26)
04. Annie Austere (5:19)
05. Knowing You (2:46)
06. Crystal Brook (8:04)
07. Seaward Sunset (3:07)
08. The Perfect Wish (9:58)
Bonus Tracks.
09. Prince Of Heaven (3:34)
10. Jaunting Car (Single Version) (2:29)
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