EGG

Egg was quite a unique band with a mellower Canterbury sound thanks to the absence of guitar and a classical music elegance. On this first album, there are even some traces of psychedelia in particular because of the organ arrangements. I find shorter pieces up to 5 minutes better developed and accessible than longer experimentation-filled suites. The band could combine vocals, interesting ideas into tasty pieces whereas the long 20-minute suite is not cohesive at all. Classical music covers are OK but nothing that makes you acquire the album. The choice of "Fugue in D minor" is one of the most generic organ choices but hey it could have been hot in 1970. Instrumentally, I like the intensive "The song of..." mainly because of the winning rhythm section. Bonus tracks are really pleasant and feel nostalgia in the "Seven is a jolly good time".