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Curved Air - Phantasmagoria (Expanded Edition) [CD]
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Item specifics
- Condition
- UPC
- 5013929473843
- Artist
- Curved Air
- Format
- Dvd
- Release Year
- 1972
- Record Label
- Esoteric Recordings
- Release Title
- Phantasmagoria [Expanded Edition]
- Style
- Art Rock
- Genre
- Rock & Pop
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Product Identifiers
Record Label
Esoteric Recordings
UPC
5013929473843
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4050176198
Product Key Features
Release Year
1972
Format
Dvd
Genre
Rock & Pop
Style
Art Rock
Artist
Curved Air
Release Title
Phantasmagoria [Expanded Edition]
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Additional information
Curved Air includes: Sonja Kristina (vocals, acoustic guitar); Francis Monkman (guitar, keyboards); Darryl Way (violin); Mike Wedgwood (bass); Florian Pilkington-Miksa (drums). Includes liner notes by Richard Wynne. The sonic caveats which accompany Collector's Choice's other Curved Air reissues remain in force; the historical truth that what sounded timelessly groovy in 1971 is not necessarily so finger-snapping three decades later remains unimpeachable. But still, Phantasmagoria is a fabulous album, the culmination of all that Curved Air promised over the course of its predecessors; the yardstick by which all rock/classical hybrids should be measured. The opening "Marie Antoinette" sets the scene with lovely melody, impassioned vocal and a terrifically understated band performance which complements every syllable uttered by vocalist Sonja Kristina. The bridge into revolution ("the rabble have gone insane") is breathtaking -- history lessons should all sound this good, and the amazing thing is that the album has only just got started. The gentle "Melinda More or Less" is swirling, sweet folky psychedelia, while "Not Quite the Same," a somewhat self-conscious ode to masturbation, disguises its proggy inclinations with a barrelhouse 6/8 rhythm and a genuinely catchy hook. "Ultra-Vivaldi" updates the first album's "Vivaldi" by, apparently, letting the Chipmunks have a go at playing it. And the four-part, side-long title track switches moods, effects, and even genres (jazz, mariachi, and the avant-garde all get a look in) to create an dazzling soundscape which allows every members a moment to shine -- without once stepping into the treacherous swamps of solos and virtuosity. This was the original Curved Air's final album -- by the time the accompanying tour was over, only Kristina and bassist Mike Wedgwood (himself a spanking new arrival) remained to carry on the good work. As farewells go, then, it is magnificent, the band's grandest hour by far. And listening to it all these decades later, one cannot help but wonder how much grander they might have become? ~ Dave Thompson
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- i***a (1595)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAnother great CD, brand new & packaged well - thanks chalkys.
- a***h (611)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis DVD was in excellent brand new condition, when it arrived in my letterbox inside a yellow package with another DVD I ordered, with it. The parcel had bubble wrap attached to it on the inside, which gave the DVDs superb protection, because the bubble wrap surrounded them. The DVD looked how it was described and this was a brilliant value product.
- e***p (413)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFantastic seller to deal with. Package was unexpectedly delayed due to postal trouble in my country - not the seller's fault. Very happy to find this item at this price. Seller communication and customer service were top notch. I'm very pleased! Thank you very much! A+++
- y***p (302)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFantastic service from Chalkys_OZ. My purchase was shipped quickly in sensible recyclable protective packaging arriving on time and in perfect condition. I am very happy. Even more so, because the item I received was precisely the item described at purchase. I couldn't be happier. Thanks again Chalkys_OZ. Yes I am a repeat customer and will continue to be. Chalkys_OZ have always been exceptional in service. I am very pleased to recommend this dealer. Great work! Thanks.