Spring - Spring (1971) IT 180g Pressing - 2 LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Spring - Spring
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 1300mb
Label: Akarma/AK 213/2 | Released: 1971 | This Issue: 2002 | Genre: Progressive-Rock
A1 The Prisoner (Eight By Ten) 5:34
A2 Grail 6:44
A3 Boats 1:50
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B1 Shipwrecked Soldier 5:12
B2 Golden Fleece 6:59
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C1 Inside Out 4:49
C2 Song To Absent Friends (The Island) 2:47
C3 Gazing 5:54
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D1 Fool’s Gold 6:26
D2 Hendre Mews 7:14
D3 A Word Full Of Whispers 3:57
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Neon (3)
Copyright © – Akarma Records
Produced For – Tuesday Productions
Produced For – Rockfield Productions
Recorded At – Trident Studios
Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
Credits
Bass Guitar – Adrian ‘Bone’ Maloney*
Composed By – Spring (6)
Design, Photography By – Keef (4)
Drums, Glockenspiel – Pique Withers*
Engineer [Rockfield] – Kingsley Ward (tracks: A2, C3)
Engineer [Trident] – Robin Geoffrey Cable (tracks: A1, A3, B1-2, C1-2, D1-3)
Lead Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Mellotron – Ray Martinez (2)
Liner Notes – G. D.*
Piano, Organ, Mellotron – Kips Brown
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Vocals, Mellotron – Pat Moran
Notes
Originally issued on Neon in 1971: Spring (6) – Spring.
Externally textured trifold sleeve.
A1, A3, B1-2, C1-2, D1-3 recorded at Trident Studios, London.
A2, C3 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Mommouth.
D1-3 are previously unreleased.
℗ 1971 Neon Records
© 2002 Akarma Records
Akarma ®
On spine of sleeve: AK 213/2 Spring AKARMA.
Barcode: 8026575213111
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): AK 213 1 33 RPM
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): AK 213 2 33 RPM
Matrix / Runout (Side C, Etched): AK 213 3 33 RPM
Matrix / Runout (Side D, Etched): AK 213 4 33 RPM
Vinyl | LP Cover (1:1) | FLAC + cue | 24bit/96kHz | 1300mb
Label: Akarma/AK 213/2 | Released: 1971 | This Issue: 2002 | Genre: Progressive-Rock
A1 The Prisoner (Eight By Ten) 5:34
A2 Grail 6:44
A3 Boats 1:50
-
B1 Shipwrecked Soldier 5:12
B2 Golden Fleece 6:59
-
C1 Inside Out 4:49
C2 Song To Absent Friends (The Island) 2:47
C3 Gazing 5:54
-
D1 Fool’s Gold 6:26
D2 Hendre Mews 7:14
D3 A Word Full Of Whispers 3:57
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Neon (3)
Copyright © – Akarma Records
Produced For – Tuesday Productions
Produced For – Rockfield Productions
Recorded At – Trident Studios
Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
Credits
Bass Guitar – Adrian ‘Bone’ Maloney*
Composed By – Spring (6)
Design, Photography By – Keef (4)
Drums, Glockenspiel – Pique Withers*
Engineer [Rockfield] – Kingsley Ward (tracks: A2, C3)
Engineer [Trident] – Robin Geoffrey Cable (tracks: A1, A3, B1-2, C1-2, D1-3)
Lead Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Mellotron – Ray Martinez (2)
Liner Notes – G. D.*
Piano, Organ, Mellotron – Kips Brown
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Vocals, Mellotron – Pat Moran
Notes
Originally issued on Neon in 1971: Spring (6) – Spring.
Externally textured trifold sleeve.
A1, A3, B1-2, C1-2, D1-3 recorded at Trident Studios, London.
A2, C3 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Mommouth.
D1-3 are previously unreleased.
℗ 1971 Neon Records
© 2002 Akarma Records
Akarma ®
On spine of sleeve: AK 213/2 Spring AKARMA.
Barcode: 8026575213111
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): AK 213 1 33 RPM
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): AK 213 2 33 RPM
Matrix / Runout (Side C, Etched): AK 213 3 33 RPM
Matrix / Runout (Side D, Etched): AK 213 4 33 RPM
Spring - Spring (1971) IT 180g Pressing - 2 LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Spring - Spring (1971) IT 180g Pressing - 2 LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
Spring - Spring (1971) IT 180g Pressing - 2 LP/FLAC In 24bit/96kHz
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Vinyl Condition: M
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I find it amazing how many groups there were on the cusp of something as big as the development of an entire genre of music. Progressive rock was just starting to kick it into high gear in 1971 and bands like Spring were working on important recordings like this self- titled set.
At first, I was not sure what the picture of the dead soldier meant but after listening to the albums lyrics, it makes more sense. The album certainly has a theme. “The Prisoner,” “Fool’s Gold,” “Shipwrecked Soldier,” “Golden Fleece,” and “Grail” certainly have an explorer war like premise.
The tone created by this talented group on this outstanding effort needs a much harder look than ever before. Perhaps the reasons why you have not heard too much of this band is that giving credit were credit was due has been part of the problem.not an all together unusual circumstance in a business full of unfairness and corruption. Part of this entire process of recollection for us all interested in learning more about some of the pioneers of prog-rock is discovering important contributors such as Spring.
Lead vocalist Pat Moran’s style is reminiscent of the dreamy and smooth vocal engagements of the legendary Jon Anderson of Yes. I use Anderson as a benchmark for vocalist in this genre for obvious reasons. His influence can be heard everywhere in rock music from past to present. Spring’s music is tasteful with compositions featuring elegant keyboards and guitars and equally powerfully intoxicating measures of the same when needed to emphasize the lyrics and give listeners chunks of instrumental passages that have become typical for this type of music. This reissue includes original artwork with gatefold sleeves housing two high quality pressed 180-Gram vinyl LPs.Review by Review by Muzikman, progarchives.com
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