ONCE UPON A TIME...In Spite Of Harry's Toenail

 

GNIDROLOG  In Spite Of Harry's Toenail  (RCA,1972) - Progressive rock


     Originally released on vinyl in 1972, the debut album from the twin brothers Colin (guitars, lead vocals, recorders, tenor sax, horns, harmonicas) and Stewart (lead guitar, vocals) Goldring, Peter “Mars” Cowling (bass, cello), and Nigel Pegrum (percussion, oboe, flute, and piano) comes out of the gate with a “take no prisoners” attitude that remains a constant throughout the songs. There is not a single weak piece of music to be found anywhere, though each is quite different from the previous. The musicianship is as first-rate as the song writing is. The track Snails is the highest peak attained, it is nothing short of remarkable. I cannot imagine not having it in my collection at all times, though Long Live Man Dead is a stunner as well. The only area that can be considered a weakness are the vocals, but it must be noted that Colin is attempting some truly difficult lines, not many vocalists are so adventurous or confident. His dedication to the quality of the music rather than his ease of singing is remarkable and quite commendable. His voice is an acquired taste, but it is one that quickly becomes essential, very much an instrument in the soundscape. Add up all of these factors and it's pretty easy to understand why so Gnidrolog often gets compared to Van Der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, and The Strawbs... at their finest moments.

TRACKLIST : Long Live Man Dead
                      Skull
                      Peter
                      Snails
                      Time And Space
                      Who Spoke
                      Goodbye-Farewell-Adieu
                      Harry's Toenail

        

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