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Salisbury, Uriah Heep's second album from 1971, is here in a recent reissue, its first on picture disc.
The iconic cover depicts a British tank, a reference to the album's title: Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is a military training area.
I find this album oriented toward the progressive genre, with its 16-minute title track featuring a 24-piece orchestra, a monumental and imposing piece that showcases the band's technical prowess. I also find "The Park" and "Lady in Black" very beautiful.
It's a blend of hard rock with the complexity of progressive rock, and a touch of jazz, a significant departure from their debut album, Very 'eavy, Very 'umble.
Definitely worth owning and listening to.
Tracklist
1. Bird of Prey (4:05)
2. The Park (5:38)
3. Time to Live (4:02)
4. Lady in Black (4:33)
5. High Priestess (3:39)
6. Salisbury (16:02)
Duration 37:59
LineUp
- David Byron - lead vocals
- Mick Box - lead and acoustic guitar, vocals
- Ken Hensley - organ, piano, slide and acoustic guitar, harpsichord, vibraphone, lead vocals (4, 5)
- Paul Newton - bass, vocals
- Keith Baker - drums
Featuring:
- John Fiddy - brass and woodwind arrangements (6)
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