Raindance
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The fusion of medieval and Renaissance instrumentation with 70s rock had always made Gryphon stand out, but with "Raindance", they really dive deep into an eclectic sea, giving them dazzling results. There's the usual whiumsical, quirky charm you hear in their other LPs, but you also get some gentle acoustic textures, with both remaining impressive. The band strikes a clever balance where the music never comes across as a novelty act, but as a genuine attempt to expand their ... read more
Been a while since I have reviewed a Gryphon album, let’s change that. After their third release, Red Queen to Gryphon Three, the band has gone into a more progressive stance, more than they ever had in their career. At this time they had two fairly solid albums that played in their medieval wizardry, combining their folk influences with more electric styles of playing, creating a unique sound they bathed in. Here, in Raindance, we get some of the same-ish material that Red Queen to ... read more
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Track List
- Down The Dog
- Raindance
- Mother Nature's Son
- "Le Cabrioleur Est Dans Le Mouchoir"
- Ormolu
- Fontinental Version
- Wallbanger
- Don't Say Go
- (Ein Klein) Heldenleben
