MAINSTREAM

The proggiest effort by Manzanera came to life on this album with a short-lived lineup "Quiet Sun". It is often overlooked by those focusing on primary music output by Manzanera/Eno. Not for MacCormick as he was the most versed in Canterbury out of all here. The unknown Jarrett takes most of the keyboard duties and does it well but not getting into a conflict with the shining Manzanera. All tracks are adventurous, be it the energetic Canterbury workouts such as "Bargain classics" or quiet reflection on "RFD". If we compare this to "801 live" that came out in the same year, this one is more instrumental oriented, dynamic and progressive rock oriented, the other one having two cover versions (good ones, fortunately) and contains Eno- penned tracks which are decent. Listen to both to make your decision. All that remains to be said at the end is "Wow how tightly these lad could play!"