Record Reviews

SKIN ALLEY ~ BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU – THE CBS RECORDINGS ANTHOLOGY ESOTERIC 2243 (Barcode: 5013929734326) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1969 - 1970 Released: 2011 This great album compiles all the material recorded for the CBSFind albums on this label label by the great British Jazz-Rock / Prog group Skin AlleyFind albums by this artist, which includes their two albums: "Skin AlleyFind albums with this title" and "To Pagham And BeyondFind albums with this title" and the unreleased soundtrack album "Stop VeruschkaFind albums with this title", as well as singles. The group members were all brilliant musicians and played several instruments each, which gives the music a wide scope and versatility. The music, composed mostly by guitarist Bob JamesFind albums by this artist, is superb from start to finish. In short this is an excellent album in every respect and an absolute must to every fan of early Jazz-Rock / Prog on this planet.

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SKIN ALLEY ~ SKIN ALLEY ECLECTIC 1041 ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion 1st album (recorded 1969) by this little known, but nevertheless excellent early Prog / Jazz-Rock group. Both the music and the playing are heartwarming. Add to that the complex, yet well-crafted and melodic compositions and you get a gem of an album that has been forgotten for much too long. This newly remastered edition is far superior to the previously available 2 on 1 (with the follow up album To Pagham And Beyond) edition (See For Miles), which had rather poor sound quality and missed a track from the original album. Most warmly recommended.

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SKIN ALLEY ~ TO PAGHAM AND BEYOND ECLECTIC 1042 ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion 2nd album (recorded 1970) by this little known, but nevertheless excellent early Prog / Jazz-Rock group. It is every bit as good as their debut album and quite similar as far as the music is concerned. This is an excellent example of the era, when everything was allowed, especially mixing styles and exploring the unknown. The intricate and well-constructed compositions and the gifted musicianship make the music sound as fresh today as it was at the time of its release. This newly remastered edition is far superior to the previously available 2 on 1 (with the self-titled debut) edition (See For Miles), which had rather poor sound quality and missed a track from the original album. Most warmly recommended.

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SKIN ALLEY ~ TWO QUID DEAL ESOTERIC 2244 (Barcode: 5013929734425) ~ UK ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 1972 Released: 2011 This is the 3rd album by the great British Jazz-Rock ensemble Skin AlleyFind albums by this artist, originally released on the TransatlanticFind albums on this label label after they left CBSFind albums on this label, which is considered to be their best and most consistent recording. The group members were all brilliant musicians and played several instruments each, which gives the music a wide scope and versatility. The music, composed mostly by guitarist Bob JamesFind albums by this artist and bassist Nick GrahamFind albums by this artist, is superb from start to finish. In short this is an excellent album in every respect and an absolute must to every fan of early Jazz-Rock / Prog on this planet. Unfortunately at the time of its release it gained very little attention and was quickly removed from the shelves, remaining a hidden gem for so many years. It’s great to see it back in circulation.

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