Post by asthequoflies on Aug 27, 2018 14:41:08 GMT
Recently I have been revisiting both initial Quo albums, their attendant singles, BBC Sessions and even Spectres tracks. I have always loved this era; after the 1970-1976 catalogue I would put 1966-69 second (my own preference).
This is mainly down to the strenght of PMMOTSQ. A forgotten era mostly, even searching for online reviews there is very little written of that era. That first album is chock-full of fine psych-pop. Great melodies, some inventive guitar playing, and that wonderful organ/mellotron.
The BBC Sessions and bonus', like Roy Lynes catchy "To Be Free", are hugely enjoyable. Earlier stuff like Alan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" equally so.
Second album more orchestrated, not as menorable as the first but still containing some gems. Collectively that 3 years contains a great number of memorable tracks.
Any psych-pop Quo fans out there? Would that era get a listen aswell as the post 1970 classic material?
This is mainly down to the strenght of PMMOTSQ. A forgotten era mostly, even searching for online reviews there is very little written of that era. That first album is chock-full of fine psych-pop. Great melodies, some inventive guitar playing, and that wonderful organ/mellotron.
The BBC Sessions and bonus', like Roy Lynes catchy "To Be Free", are hugely enjoyable. Earlier stuff like Alan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" equally so.
Second album more orchestrated, not as menorable as the first but still containing some gems. Collectively that 3 years contains a great number of memorable tracks.
Any psych-pop Quo fans out there? Would that era get a listen aswell as the post 1970 classic material?
) and yes, I really loved them back in day. They were a surprise as I started with the classic era and worked backwards. But as I enjoy melodies and I loved their voices, I often played the cassette too back then. I'm curious about the track listings of those two early albums and I'll check them out.