THE MISSING PIECE

Another of those albums from the late 70s when prog bands tried to adapt to the times when simplicity was the new black. I quite like many of them: Yes "Tormato" and "Drama", Renaissance, 'Azure d'or", "And then there were three" by Genesis or Camel "Breathless" all are really fine records, simpler but still prog enough. They are also my last stops in the abovementioned bands' catalogues. I put this GG effort in the same category. It has some really great prog moments and the simpler stuff is still enjoyable - rocking and funny. And You still can recognise it's GG and it's aura is prominent throughout the whole album. But this one is my last giant step, I don't care for the remaining two albums in their discography. Not terrible, just not as interesting for my prog hungry ears. This one is a keeper though. 3,5 star rounded up to 4 for I have a sweet spot for those last hurrah of the old prog guard records.

Edit: You know what? I'm hearing it right now. It's 4 stars without the need of rounding up.