Originally released on Decca Records in 1977 (during the golden age of punk), the only First Aid LP is a varied, well-arranged and pompous concept album (very often recorded with studio orchestra) based on Nostradamus' prophecies. The strongest cut on the record is the 13-minute closing track, a genuine progressive monster full of inventive guitar and keyboard interplay. This memorable music will surely appeal to all fans of Camel, Yes, Strange Days and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. It should be noted that 8 years earlier drummer Dave Freeman had played (together with guitarist Allan Holdworth) in the very fine, jazzy-progressive band Igginbottom.
01 Visions 3:52 02 Nostradamus 6:04 03 The Awful Truth 2:55 04 By Royal Appointment 1:17 05 Catherine 3:18 06 Two Brothers 6:52 07 Visions (reprise) 2:56 08 The Shape Of Things To Come 12:45