KESTREL

I was suprised by how good this album was. However, I had the album explained to me by its producer, John worsely (or Johnny Worth, real nice guy), who helped me realise the tremendous musicianship and songwriting capabilities of this group. The sound derives from many bands from Gentle Giant to ELP and the album has some similarities to small sections of Tales From Topographic Oceans (yes), though nowhere near its complexity. Its a shame that this was their only album. Its an even greater shame that it is practicaly forgotten, as it made quite a splash on its release. Give this album a listen, it grabs and holds you from the outset.