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RARE BIRD ~ BORN AGAIN ESOTERIC 2092 (Barcode: 5013929719224) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1973 - 1974 Released: 2008 5th and last album by the excellent British Prog band Rare BirdFind albums by this artist, which went through a significant personnel changes by the time this album was recorded. Founding members: keyboardist Dave KaffinettiFind albums by this artist and vocalist / guitarist Steve GouldFind albums by this artist, were joined by bassist Andy RaeFind albums by this artist and drummer Fred KellyFind albums by this artist. The band keeps up with the tradition set up by the earlier recordings, which is characterized by superb melodies and brilliant instrumental work, which unfortunately never brought them the recognition they so richly deserved. Being unavailable for many years, this CD reissue brings back this gem into circulation, saving it from being forgotten. Warmly recommended!

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RARE BIRD ~ EPIC FOREST EL 99 (Barcode: 5013929309920) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1972 Released: 2007 3rd album by the excellent British Prog band Rare BirdFind albums by this artist, which went through a significant personnel changes by the time this album was recorded. Founding members: keyboardist Dave KaffinettiFind albums by this artist and vocalist / guitarist Steve GouldFind albums by this artist, were joined by guitarist Andy CurtisFind albums by this artist, bassist Paul KarasFind albums by this artist and drummer Fred KellyFind albums by this artist. The band keeps up with the tradition set up by the earlier recordings, which is characterized by superb melodies and brilliant instrumental work, which unfortunately never brought them the recognition they so richly deserved. The original LP could not contain all the music recorded by the band for this release and was accompanied by a 33 RPM single with 3 additional tracks, which are included here. Being unavailable for many years, this CD reissue brings back this gem into circulation, saving it from being forgotten. Warmly recommended!

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RARE BIRD ~ SOMEBODY`S WATCHING ESOTERIC 2091 (Barcode: 5013929719125) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1973 Released: 2008 4th album by the excellent British Prog band Rare BirdFind albums by this artist, which went through a significant personnel changes by the time this album was recorded. Founding members: keyboardist Dave KaffinettiFind albums by this artist and vocalist / guitarist Steve GouldFind albums by this artist, were joined by guitarist Andy CurtisFind albums by this artist, bassist Nic PotterFind albums by this artist (ex-Van Der Graaf GeneratorFind albums by this artist) and drummer Fred KellyFind albums by this artist. Bassist John WettonFind albums by this artist guests on one track. The band keeps up with the tradition set up by the earlier recordings, which is characterized by superb melodies and brilliant instrumental work, which unfortunately never brought them the recognition they so richly deserved. Being unavailable for many years, this CD reissue brings back this gem into circulation, saving it from being forgotten. Warmly recommended!

CD 1 Remastered Bonus Tracks Recommend To A Friend