TENT OF MIRACLES

Seeing this album as a product of some proggie wannabes could lead to a poor assessing of its qualities... and that would be a sad mistake. Spirit was the brainchild of guitarist Randy California, an unrepentant follower of Jimmi Hendrix lead, and undisputed icon of the hippie psychedelic movement. The main mover of his music is, therefore, the acid electric guitar phrasing coming straight from this ancestor. Take it or leave it. I personally took it, and I'm happy with that decision. This release doesn't represent de heyday of their glory, obviously, but still so, it's a fine rendition of their superb interplay and improvisational skills. The songs are very good and even their voices sound in great form. If you like epic psychedelic rock firmly based on razor-sharp guitar, don't let it pass.