Description
Spirit Of The Age – Essential Prog Rock Compilation (CD Compilation)
Product Details
Key Product Information
- Title: Spirit Of The Age
- Label: Renaissance (2) – RENCD 118, Castle Communications – RENCD 118
- Format: CD, Compilation, Digital Audio
- Country: UK
- Released: 1997
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Prog Rock
- UPC: 5029575211821
- Manufacturing: Made in England
Overview
"Spirit Of The Age" is a definitive prog rock compilation that features an all-star lineup of iconic bands and artists who shaped the progressive and space rock scenes. This collection brings together revered tracks from seminal groups such as Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Hawkwind, Jethro Tull, Free, T- Rex, and others. With its eclectic mix of intricate musicianship and expansive sonic landscapes, this 1997 release celebrates the cutting-edge spirit and imaginative energy that defined the golden age of progressive rock.
Product Features
Format & Presentation
- Digital Audio Quality:
This CD provides high-fidelity digital audio that preserves the dynamic and textured sound of the original recordings. - Packaging:
Housed in a standard jewel case with a clear tray and a two-page folded insert, the packaging exhibits striking artwork that reflects the era’s creative spirit. - Collectible Release:
A must-have compilation for fans of prog rock, this release is prized for its curated track selection and nostalgic appeal.
Musical Attributes
- Diverse Track Selection:
The album spans a variety of styles within the prog rock genre, from epic compositions and space rock anthems to intricate instrumental passages. - Representative Lineup:
Featuring legendary tracks like Yes' "Starship Trooper" and Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath," the collection also showcases seminal works from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Hawkwind, and more. - Historic Impact:
Each track reflects the innovative spirit of its era, representing the fusion of classical influences with rock energy that altered the musical landscape.
Interesting Facts
- Prog Rock Pioneers:
Icons such as Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer are featured here, both of which helped define progressive rock in the 1970s. (ELP, for instance, evolved out of The Nice, as noted in and.) - Eclectic Mix:
The compilation is not limited to one sub-genre; its range spans from the space rock dynamics of Hawkwind’s "Master Of The Universe" to the more blues-inflected grooves of Free in "Fire & Water." - Cultural Legacy:
Tracks like Tangerine Dream’s "Zeit" and Can’s "Oh Yeah" highlight the experimental edge that influenced not only rock but also future genres like electronic and ambient music. - Masterful Production:
Mastered at CD Systems, this release by Castle Communications captures the raw creativity and vibrant energy of the original sessions, making it a timeless collector’s item.
Track Listing
- Yes – Starship Trooper – 9:27
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery – 3:09
- Curved Air – Back Street Love – 3:39
- The Nice – America – 6:24
- Hawkwind – Master Of The Universe – 6:19
- Pink Fairies* – Do It – 3:04
- Atomic Rooster – Devil's Answer – 3:58
- Brinsley Schwarz – Funk Angel – 3:28
- Ten Years After – Love Like A Man – 3:08
- Jethro Tull – Locomotive Breath – 4:25
- Free – Fire & Water – 3:47
- T-Rex* – Debora – 1:44
- Barclay James Harvest – Mockingbird – 7:29
- Spooky Tooth – I Am The Walrus – 6:25
- Can – Oh Yeah – 7:22
- Tangerine Dream – Zeit – 3:34
Publishers
This compilation is brought to you by Castle Communications PLC. All phonographic copyrights are held by Castle Communications PLC.
Mastered at CD Systems – a testament to the high-quality production and preservation of these legendary recordings.
Made in England.
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