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AMAZING BLONDEL ~ BAD DREAMS TALKING ELEPHANT 145 (Barcode: 5028479014521) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1976 Released: 2009 8th album by the wonderful British Folk-Rock / Prog group Amazing BlondelFind albums by this artist, one of the most unique and sophisticated bands to appear on the scene in the 1970s. After recording four wonderful albums for the IslandFind albums on this label label, the band switched to the DJMFind albums on this label label, where they recorded four additional albums before disbanding. With the departure of John GaldwinFind albums by this artist, the duo of Terry WincottFind albums by this artist and Edward BairdFind albums by this artist continued to carry the band´s tradition, utilizing well-known Rock musicians as guest artists and modifying the sound to a more contemporary rockier song format. On this album the guests include pianist Dave SkinnerFind albums by this artist, bassist Mick FeatFind albums by this artist and drummer John GilstonFind albums by this artist, as well as extensive orchestral arrangements. This is quite different from the first incarnation of the group, but still a great testimony of the times now long gone. Worth investigation!

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AMAZING BLONDEL ~ INSPIRATION TALKING ELEPHANT 140 (Barcode: 5028479014026) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1975 Released: 2009 7th album by the wonderful British Folk-Rock / Prog group Amazing BlondelFind albums by this artist, one of the most unique and sophisticated bands to appear on the scene in the 1970s. After recording four wonderful albums for the IslandFind albums on this label label, the band switched to the DJMFind albums on this label label, where they recorded four additional albums before disbanding. With the departure of John GaldwinFind albums by this artist, the duo of Terry WincottFind albums by this artist and Edward BairdFind albums by this artist continued to carry the band´s tradition, utilizing well-known Rock musicians as guest artists and modifying the sound to a more contemporary rockier song format. On this album the guests include pianist Dave SkinnerFind albums by this artist and reedman Mel CollinsFind albums by this artist, as well as extensive orchestral arrangements. This is quite different from the first incarnation of the group, but still a great testimony of the times now long gone. Worth investigation!

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