I discovered this band when the LP came out (75) and quite liked it at the time. There was of course not yet a word said about JJ Goldman who will later be one the most successfull French songwriter.Their influence is obviously Yes (but without being too close to be considered as a clone). For this time being "Goin' Away" is a very nice opener : lots of keys and ferocious guitar.
Next track "Sister Jane" was their only hit number (you like it or not but it is a very melodious and passionate moment of music - nice piece to dance with your beloved one...).
"Crest" is a good rocking number but the less interesting one so of the album. Side 1 finishes with "For Years & Years" which is very good : nice intro, then a very powerful instrumental middle section (savage guitar & keys) before returning to a more relaxed lyric part. Very pleasant.
B side is really good. Only two long numbers. "Fields of Gold" is spacey at times: it is a quiet song. A true & melodious prog track.
Some might be irritated though by JJ vocals (like in other numbers). Closing track on the vinyl album was "Out of the Night" : this is my favorite of the band and one of their very few epics.
These 11'33" are a great moment. Good vocals, great keyboards, nice melody and a crescendo building which I really like. I guess that's all prog is about (by ZowieZiggy).
Goin' Away:Track List:
01. Goin' Away
02. Sister Jane
03. Crest
04. For Years And Years (Cathy)
05. Fields Of Gold
06. Out Of The Night
07. (If You're Headed) North For Winter
08. Let Us Play
09. Sister Jane (Single Version)*
Tai Phong:
*Khanh Mai / electric, acoustic & slide guitar, vocals
*Tai Sihn / vocal, bass, acoustic guitar, Moog
*Jean-Jacques Goldmnan / vocals, electric, acoustic guitar, violin
*Jean Alain Gardet / piano, organ, Moog, keyboards
*Stephan Caussarieu / drums, percussion
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