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Malachi = LP = (LP)
While I understand the stylistic comparisons with the rather dull and lifeless (but occasionally good) Cressida, I must say that this is a way more charming record.
The dated "circus organ" is obviously the leading instrument here, and there are a couple of moments where they dive headfirst into full-blown bombastic prog ("Suite for Selena"), but weirdly enough I tend to prefer the shorter, dreamier songs like "Little Victim" and "Clog I".. It's one of those albums that have one foot in 60's UK psychedelic pop and the other in early keyboard-driven prog (The Nice style).. it's all very English sounding, with a delicate, whimsy atmosphere.. and the whole thing is more than the sum of its parts. Cool, overlooked little gem. Recommended if you like the more frumpish, "old-world" side of UK prog with a bit of 60's pop.
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