ALQUIN - NOBODY CAN WAIT FOREVER / BEST KEPT SECRET - 1975 / 1976

YEAR: 1975 / 1976
STYLE: Eclectic Prog Progressive Rock
FORMAT: FLAC (Tracks + Log + Cue + Scans + 5% Recovery)
SIZE: 479 Mb
COUNTRY: Holland

ALQUIN were an innovative Dutch band who released four studio albums during the early to mid-70's, their first two being of particular interest to progsters. With a mixture of rock, jazz and classical music, they show elements of SOFT MACHINE, CARAVAN, PINK FLOYD, CURVED AIR with tinges of ROXY MUSIC. The band split up in 1977 following line-up changes and differences in musical direction - some of its members went on to form a new wave/punk band called The METEORS.

"Marks" (1972), their first release, is mostly instrumental with a highly jazzy feel. Quite versatile, it features snippets of calypso, circus music, Dixieland and (of all things!) country music. Their best progressive effort, however, is their second album "Mountain Queen" (1973) which features long instrumental passages with prominent lead guitar, whirling Hammond organ, dual saxophones, electric violin and catchy choruses in a slightly Canterbury style. With the release of "Nobody Can Wait Forever" (1975) and "Best Kept Secret" (1976), however, the band went for a more hard rock sound with shorter, more accessible tunes. Two live albums as well as six compilation cd's of their material were subsequently released by Polydor and various other record labels.

The symphonic style of "Mountain Queen" should appeal to progsters; "Nobody Can Wait Forever" is recommended if you like a more bluesy/funky approach.
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Track Listing:
1. New Guinea sunrise (6:34)
...a) Sunrise
...b) Wake me up
2. Mr. Widow (3:30)
3. Stranger (6:38)
...a) Stranger
...b) You might as well fall
4. Darling superstar (7:57)
5. Farewell, Miss Barcelona (2:56)
6. Wheelchair groupie (3:10)
7. Revolution's theme (7:25)
...a) Revolution's theme
...b) Nobody can wait forever
8. Fool in the mirror (8:19)
...a) Sham fight
...b) Stars end
9. Central station hustle (4:57)
10. L.A. rendez-vous (4:37)
11. High rockin' (5:29)
12. One more night (9:01)
...a) Bootleg ballet
...b) Laserlight
...c) Back at the loosing end
13. Take any road (5:49)

The Band:
"Nobody Can Wait Forever":
- Ferdinand Bakker / guitar, piano, backing vocals
- Michael van Dijk / lead vocals
- Dick Franssen / organ, electric piano, Moog
- Ronald Ottenhoff / alto & tenor saxes, flute
- Hein Mars / bass
- Job Tarenskeen / drums, backing vocals (3-7)
- Paul Weststrate / drums, percussion
The Thunderthighs / backing vocals
"Best Kept Secret":
- Ferdinand Bakker / guitars, piano, electric violin, backing vocals
- Michel van Dijk / lead vocal
- Dick Franssen / organ, piano, Wurlitzer
- Ron Ottenhoff / saxes, flute
- Job Tarenskeen / drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Jan Visser / bass, congas, backing vocals
+ Buddy Beadle, Martin Droner, Steve Gregory, Geoff Wright / Horn section

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