Gravy Train - Staircase To The Day (1974)
Gravy Train - Staircase To The Day (1974)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
2007 | Repertoire, REPUK 1089 | ~ 401 or 141 Mb | Scans(600dpi, jpg) -> 62 Mb
Progressive Rock | Bonus Tracks
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
2007 | Repertoire, REPUK 1089 | ~ 401 or 141 Mb | Scans(600dpi, jpg) -> 62 Mb
Progressive Rock | Bonus Tracks
Unbeknown to the band at the time, Gravy Train's fourth album, Staircase to the day, would be their last. Recording of a fifth album was started, the fruits of which can be heard on the Strength of a dream anthology, but the it was never completed.
For this release, George Lynon joins the band as a second lead guitarist. Sadly, Lynon passed away in 2002, but his contribution to this album certainly deserves our recognition. Noted Keyboard player Peter Solley (Paladin etc.) also contributes to the recordings on a guest basis.
This album certainly does not have the feel of a band bidding farewell, indeed it is generally hailed as their best. The Roger Dean gatefold sleeve offer folks from these parts the firm hope that the contents will be of a similar quality, and the opening Starbright starlight immediately reassures us that this will be the case. There are distinct echoes of Uriah Heep in the high vocal harmonies, and while the synthesiser sounds may now sound a little dated, they add some fine colours to a superb opening song.
Things get even better on the following power ballad Bring my life on back to me, a song full of emotion and strength, with delightful guitar and gospel style choruses. The 7½ minute title track retains the softer, more melodic style, the high vocals alternating with harsher rock ones. The track features some fine lead guitar work and delightful flute playing by JD Hughes. This song above all others really is a delight, with high harmonies uplifting us towards its conclusion.
The relatively brief Evening of my life is a soft piano ballad featuring a superbly emotional vocal. It leads into the final song Busted in Schenectady, an 8 minute burst of blues rock.
There are a few more prosaic numbers, such as the blues rock Never wanted you, but even here we find some decent mellotron phases and Arthur Brown like screams. Likewise, the non-band composition Going for a quick one reflects its rather tacky title.
Overall, it is difficult to argue with those who cite Staircase to the day as the band's best album. Yes, things can occasionally dip, but by and large the songs here are of a high quality, with excellent arrangements and fine execution. The album does indeed warrant the forgotten gem tag it so often carries.by Easy Livin, progarchives
Gravy Train - Staircase To The Day (1974):
Gravy Train - Staircase To The Day (1974)
Tracklist:
01. Starbright Starlight - 4:29
02. Bring My Life On Back To Me - 5:46
03. Never Wanted You - 4:01
04. Staircase To The Day - 7:31
05. Going For A Quick One - 5:16
06. The Last Day - 5:37
07. Evening Of My Life - 3:01
08. Busted In Schenectady - 8:13
Bonus Tracks:
09. Starbright Starlight (Single Side A, DAWN DNS 1058, 1974) Bonus Track - 4:15
10. Good Time Girl (Single Side B, DAWN DNS 1058, 1974) Bonus Track - 4:17
11. Climb Aboard The Gravy Train (Single Side A, DAWN DNS 1115, 1975) Bonus Track - 3:10
12. Sanctuary (Single Side A, DAWN DNS 1115, 1975) Bonus Track - 4:01
Musicians:
- Norman Barrett / guitar, vocals
- George Lynon / guitar
- Barry Davenport / drums
- Lester Williams / bass, vocals
- J.D. Hughes / keyboards, vocals, flute, saxes
with
- Mary Zinovieff / keyboards, violin
- Peter Solley / keyboards, vocals
- Jim Frank / Drums
- PP Arnold, Faye Doris, Bobby Harrison / Backing vocals
- Vic Smith / Cowbell
Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 4 from 7. December 2014
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Gravy Train / Staircase To The Day (2007, REPUK 1089)
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Gravy Train / Staircase To The Day (2007, REPUK 1089)
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Read mode : Secure
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TOC of the extracted CD
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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-
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Gravy Train - Staircase To The Day (1974)
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