oyster@uwmacc.UUCP (Vicious Oyster) (12/30/85)
In article <44400021@hpfcms.UUCP> mpm@hpfcla.UUCP writes: > > If I had judged the album based on my impression of the > first song, I would have rated it as "unsuitable even as a > placemat". This song - 21st Century Schizoid Man - has in- > triguing lyrics, but atrocious accompaniment. ... > If I had been producing the album I would have made > two major changes. First, a complete rewrite of the music > for "21st Century Schizoid Man", with vocals and accompani- > ment consistent with the rest of the album. Hmmmmm. When I pull this album out, I usually play "21st Century Schizoid Man" and skip the rest. But then again, I like Ted Nugent's version of "Maybelline"... > While I recognized Lake's vocals - an ELP trademark - > I also thought the instrumental arrangements were familiar. > They resembled the work of the Moody Blues, Procol Harum, > and another band whose name escapes me. Is there any rea- > son for me to make such a connection? (I have read of > Robert Fripp's guitar expertise in this notes file, but > I'm not aware of what other bands he has played in.) > I think the year it was recorded is the connection you seek. That period was rife with overblown, pretentious stuff. If you doubt me, c'mon over some time; I have a lot of it in my collection which I'd be happy to play for you. As for other Fripp, I enjoy his non-group albums, such as those done with whatsisname, the guitarist from The Police. - Joel ({allegra,ihnp4,seismo}!uwvax!uwmacc!oyster)