UK

We have here the alumni of Yes, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Roxy Music, Gong, and Soft Machine. How could this possibly go wrong? Sure, Jobson's keyboards sound way too cheesy on here (as they would two years later on Jethro Tull's album that must not be named), but there are some really tight compositions with a good dose of showmanship, which always compliments the music perfectly. "In the Dead of Night" is one of those unspoken classics of prog rock. The solo may be the greatest solo in prog rock ever (Holdsworth went on to play much better solos, but can they be called prog rock?). Wetton was never a great a singer, but once you get used to him you'll love those crude vocals of his! I can't really sense any weak moments here, so it makes no sense to analyze every single track. If you like the intricate side of progressive rock then this is a must! It is a good mix of symphonic rock sensibilities with strong fusion influences!