Caravan ,LP,In The Land Of Grey And Pink, London PS593,USA Press,1A/2A, MINT
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Caravan
Title and label: In The Land Of Grey And Pink, London PS593, USA Press
Condition of vinyl: Mint
Matrix Side A: ZAL10424-2Y 1A
Matrix Side B: ZAL10425-2Y 2A
Condition of sleeve: EX With Cut-out Gatefold
All Music Review by Lindsay Planer
In the Land of Grey and Pink is considered by many to be a pinnacle release from Caravan. The album contains an undeniable and decidedly European sense of humor and charm. In addition, this would mark the end of the band's premiere lineup. Co-founder David Sinclair would leave Caravan to form Matching Mole with Soft Machine drummer and vocalist Robert Wyatt in August of 1971. As a group effort, In the Land of Grey and Pink displays all the ethereal brilliance Caravan created on their previous pair of 12" outings. Their blending of jazz and folk instrumentation and improvisational styles hints at Traffic and Family, as displayed on "Winter Wine," as well as the organ and sax driven instrumental introduction to "Nine Feet Underground." These contrast the decidedly aggressive sounds concurrent with albums from King Crimson or Soft Machine. In fact, beginning with the album's title, there seems to be pastoral qualities and motifs throughout. Another reason enthusiasts rank this album among their favorites is the group dynamic which has rarely sounded more singular or cohesive. David Sinclair's lyrics are of particular note, especially the middle-earth imagery used on "Winter Wine" or the enduring whimsy of "Golf Girl."
Side 1:
Golf Girl
Winter Wine
Love To Love You (And Tonight Pigs Will Fly)
In The Land Of Grey And Pink
Side 2:
Nine Feet Underground
Nigel Blows A Tune
Love's A Friend
Make It 76
Dance Of The Seven Paper Hankies
Hold Grandad By The Nose
Honest I Did!
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100% Proof
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