Clouds - Scrapbook (Scotland 1969)

Roddus Album Of The Day

01. Introduction - Scrapbook (1:08)
02. The Carpenter (3:30)
03. The Colours Have Run (3:01)
04. I’ll Go Girl (3:21)
05. Grandad (2:11)
06. Ladies And Gentlemen (3:09)
07. Humdrum (1:08)
08. Union Jack (1:25)
09. Old Man (3:26)
10. Waiter, There’s Something In My Soup (7:01)
11. Scrapbook (2:51)

 

Another recent post from Rare MP3 blog that has been playing on the ipod along with Sons Of Champlin for the last few days. This obscure Scottish proto prog three peace from Edinburgh released this debut album in 1969 to good reviews but little commercial success.A quality release by quality musicians, well recorded and an eclectic mix of music. This outfit works mainly with Organ/keyboards, bass and drums with plenty of orchestrations to flesh out the some of the songs. With touches of music hall and the Beatles infused with  psychedelic touches and warping into that prog pomposity. like on "Waiter..." the songs here showcase a talented group which never got the  recognition they deserved. The super paced "Carpenter" stands out as well as the scat and drums of "Humdrum"."Old Man is great Prog pop with the bonus of some good harp.

The albums center piece "Waiter..." is a brave attempt and although enjoyable,  doesn't quite pull it off. The rest of the album is a lot slower with the orchestrated psychedelic pop songs which also don't all inspire me but the Beatle inspired music hall numbers "Union Jack" and "Grandad" are fun. Roddus Rating 3/5.

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