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ILLUSION ~ ILLUSION ESOTERIC 2260 (Barcode: 5013929736023) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1978 Released: 2011 This is the 2nd and last album by the British Prog group IllusionFind albums by this artist, which in fact was just another version of the legendary RenaissanceFind albums by this artist, reformed by the group´s five original founding members: singer Jane RelfFind albums by this artist, her brother guitarist Keith RelfFind albums by this artist, who died tragically before the debut album was released and was replaced by John KnightsbridgeFind albums by this artist, bassist Louis CenamoFind albums by this artist, guitarist / vocalist Jim McCartyFind albums by this artist, and keyboardist John HawkenFind albums by this artist. With the addition of the drummer Eddie McNeilFind albums by this artist the band came together and recorded some superb music, similar to the first two Renaissance albums. This is too good to be forgotten and this new edition is a most welcome opportunity to listen to this music again.

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ILLUSION ~ OUT OF THE MIST ESOTERIC 2259 (Barcode: 5013929735927) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1976 Released: 2011 This is the 1st album by the British Prog group IllusionFind albums by this artist, which in fact was just another version of the legendary RenaissanceFind albums by this artist, reformed by the group´s five original founding members: singer Jane RelfFind albums by this artist, her brother guitarist Keith RelfFind albums by this artist, who died tragically before the debut album was released and was replaced by John KnightsbridgeFind albums by this artist, bassist Louis CenamoFind albums by this artist, guitarist / vocalist Jim McCartyFind albums by this artist, and keyboardist John HawkenFind albums by this artist. With the addition of the drummer Eddie McNeilFind albums by this artist the band came together and recorded some superb music, similar to the first two Renaissance albums. This is too good to be forgotten and this new edition is a most welcome opportunity to listen to this music again.

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RENAISSANCE ~ ILLUSION ESOTERIC 2232 (Barcode: 5013929733220) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1970 Released: 2010 2nd album by the legendary British Prog group RenaissanceFind albums by this artist, founded in 1969 by ex-YardbirdsFind albums by this artist vocalist / harmonica player Keith RelfFind albums by this artist and drummer Jim McCartyFind albums by this artist. Joined by keyboardist John HawkenFind albums by this artist and bassist Louis CennamoFind albums by this artist and fronted by female vocalist Jane RelfFind albums by this artist, Renaissance soon became the epitome of the emerging Progressive Rock and their amazing debut album was destined to become a cornerstone of the genre. A perfect mixture of Classical Music, with long acoustic piano cadencas, Jazz, Folk and Rock, the album´s beautiful melodies and innovative atmosphere of mystery and grandeur created, perhaps for the first time, the splendor of Prog at its best. There´s little need to expand about this album, as in time it has become an absolute classic and any Prog fan wouldn´t consider this album not being included in his collection. An absolute must!

Updated: 23/08/2024Posted:

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RENAISSANCE ~ RENAISSANCE ESOTERIC 2231 (Barcode: 5013929733121) ~ UK ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1969 Released: 2010 Debut album by the legendary British Prog group RenaissanceFind albums by this artist, founded in 1969 by ex-YardbirdsFind albums by this artist vocalist / harmonica player Keith RelfFind albums by this artist and drummer Jim McCartyFind albums by this artist. Joined by keyboardist John HawkenFind albums by this artist and bassist Louis CennamoFind albums by this artist and fronted by female vocalist Jane RelfFind albums by this artist, Renaissance soon became the epitome of the emerging Progressive Rock and this amazing debut album was destined to become a cornerstone of the genre. A perfect mixture of Classical Music, with long acoustic piano cadencas, Jazz, Folk and Rock, the album´s beautiful melodies and innovative atmosphere of mystery and grandeur created, perhaps for the first time, the splendor of Prog at its best. There´s little need to expand about this album, as in time it has become an absolute classic and any Prog fan wouldn´t consider this album not being included in his collection. An absolute must!

Updated: 23/08/2024Posted:

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