There are Pepper-Įsque overlays - a simple loop which is re-introduced a few times over the next few The piano, we're soon back to the original dirge and horrible chorus. However, despite the plectrum drawn across the inside of Quirky "Happy Birthday" section with Beatles-esque piano and Kazoo, reminiscent ofĬorporal Clegg is interesting. A repeating Zep-type riff leads to simple chord progressions (but theīells from "Easy Living" are back!) and a cheesy chorus, which, frankly, is dire. "The Magician's Birthday" is the track I was really looking forward to, clocking in at over "Tales" is somewhat repetitive and dirge-like, but Byron's voice is pleasing enough toĬarry it, and the drums and bass are mildly engaging. However, the melody writing is strong here, and this album is definitely worthĪ listen if you appreciate great classic rock music. Pyrotechnics, you'd be better off with the first two Queen albums, Deep Purple or If orchestration and arrangement is your thing, with sumptuous vocal choirs and guitar There is another pop song here in Sweet Lorraine. Those walkie basslines, breakbeats and the Heep choir (less in evidence here, sadly) I find it fortunate that this is quite short,Īgain, simple chord structures with the odd wierd synth noise thrown in, combined with That put me slighty in mind of Juicy Lucy. Spider Woman is a wierd kind of love song with bottleneck guitar and rock 'n' roll riffs Theme, making the songs longer and opening with a plodding chunker of a song whichĭoes not have the huge stadium appeal or technical virtuosity of early Queen, but has Through into prog territory by continuing with the Roger Dean artwork and Wizards Uriah Heep follow "Demons and Wizards" with a more concerted attempt to break Sounds a lot like early Rainbow - without Blackmore's legendary fretwork, but with the Never mind the wizards - here's some great rock!!! Posted Saturday, J| Review this album | Report (Review #31301) The deluxe expanded remastered CD has 9 bonus tracks, including unreleased songs, edited versions, and the band's working versions of tracks from Hensley and Byron's solo albums. The tracks are generally marginally less strong than those on "Demons and Wizards" but, "The Magician's Birthday is still a superb album with many fine moments. He took the opportunity to record his preferred version on his solo album "Proud words on a dusty shelf". Apparently Hensley wanted to make the final chorus much louder and more powerful, but the rest of the band pushed back. There are softer numbers on the album such as the lovely Hensley ballad "Rain". The track climaxes in the battle itself, played out with stereo effects, before Byron ascends to ethereal bliss and fades. This is interrupted by a lengthy guitar solo from Mick Box, accompanied only by Lee Kerslake on drums, and the occasional spooky theme from Hensley's keyboards. "The Magician's Birthday" (track) picks up the fantasy theme, and weaves a tale around the battle between good and evil. The track are generally short and straight forward, with only the title track having a more complex structure. "Sunrise", which became the opener for the live set, sets the scene immediately, with Byron's first appearance being in the form of a controlled scream. All the elements are still in place, the Roger Dean Sleeve, the fantasy themes, and of course the great music. The second album by the "classic" line up is a natural follow on to the magnificent "Demons and Wizards". Brian Cole / pedal steel guitar (7) Releases informationĬD Castle Classics - CLACD109 (1986, UK)ĬD Essential - ESMCD 339 (1996, UK) Remastered by Mike Brown & Robert Corich w/ 2 bonus tracksĬD Castle Music - CMRCD771 (2003, Europe) Remaster by M. Ken Hensley / keyboards, guitars, Moog synthesizer, vocals (8) Silver White Man ( out-take, instrumental version) Gary's Song - Crystal Ball (alternate version) §ġ7. verse: And the new day's breakin' through The morning Of another day without you And as the hours roll by No-one's there to see me cry Except the sunrise G-Am G-Am D-Em D-Em G-Am G-Am D-Em D-Em-Am The sunrise and you verse: Tired eyes drift across the shore Looking for love and nothing more But as the sea rolls by No-one's there to see me cry Except the sunrise The sunrise and you bridge: Bless my eyes Catch my soul Make me whole again verse: Sunrise, new day Hear my song I'm tired of fightin' And foolin' around But from now on Till who knows when My sword will be my pen And I'll love you, love you For all of my time The 'bridge' plays three times at the end.9. PROPS GO TO: Spastic Viper SUNRISE (Hensley) Opening on organ in Am: - play the tones upwards on the keyboard: A-C-E-G-B-E (drums fill) G-Am G-Am D-Em D-Em G-Am G-Am D-Em D-Em Am Aaaa.
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