BANCHEE-THINKIN´-

This American outfit released their second album in 1971 and this is one of the most underrated albums from this timeperiod and genre. Prog/psych/hard/latin rock Music makes this album a perfect headphone album with an even stream of good strong songs.

The production is smooth and nice with great vocal ambitions and the guitar just shines like that first springtime sun. This is some serious playing. Singer/guitarist Peter alongi team up with rhythm guitarist Jose Miguel DeJesus with a great songwriting input. Standout tune would be “John Doe” but no track falls off the wagon. Very solid!!

Whatabout the drummer, Victor Digilio?? This is an impressive drummer with high technical skills and a superb striking ability. The hit ratio is awesome and together with the great Dynamics there are Little to wish for here. Superb interaction with percussionist Fernando Roman, who´s input on congas brings this recording up several notches. A true inspiration! A Kickass job!! 🙂

As this recording also falls under the Classic rock umbrella it´s hard to judge its value. If you´re a proghead this is a cornestone in American proghistory that is better than most Contemporary recordings by greater acts. So if you can withstand the Prog/psych/hard/latin rock sound this is a true Winner. The temptation to “write off” this album in the first spin is eminent but my advice is to push through the barrier and the albums true face while shine upon you. This is a killer album in the long run.

Though it could be hard to find descent copies with an affordable pricetag there are some reissues Worth looking into. This is not an investment in Money terms but beyond that an investment in your mind and soul!! Enjoy it with care. 🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-7-VERY GOOD!!-GAME, SET AND MATCH