1976
Pale, Pale Moon
01. Hermetically Sealed 4:25
02. I Do All I Can 3:33
03. Pale, Pale Moon 4:03
04. It's Hard 4:46
05. With A Knife 2:11
06. Just Me And You 5:30
07. In The Morning 3:43
08. I Wonder Why 4:11
09. Valdez Bailey 3:38
10. Why I Must Be Lonley 4:19
Bass – Mike Holbrook
Drums – Rande Powell
Guitar – David Michael
Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals – Mike Greene
I've played this one on and off over the last couple months and find it very pleasing listening. If you've heard Midnight Mirage then you could call this one M.M. #2 even though it was their first album. The songs on this album are extremely well done and very musical. Each musician is obviously very familiar with their instrument and they each bring quality playing individually together to form a cohesive arrangement.
As was the case so many times back in the 70's, this is just another quality band that got overlooked for some reason or another. I'd suggest that now you've got a chance to right that wrong. Take a listen to this one and Midnight Mirage and see if you can't find a tune or two that sticks with you.
02. I Do All I Can 3:33
03. Pale, Pale Moon 4:03
04. It's Hard 4:46
05. With A Knife 2:11
06. Just Me And You 5:30
07. In The Morning 3:43
08. I Wonder Why 4:11
09. Valdez Bailey 3:38
10. Why I Must Be Lonley 4:19
Bass – Mike Holbrook
Drums – Rande Powell
Guitar – David Michael
Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals – Mike Greene
Mike Greene is interesting - he utilizes these jazzy, sophisticated melodies coupled with a variety of instrumentation that reminds me of a blend between Rain Dances-era Camel, Australian soft rock bands like Stylus or Little River Band, and a touch of Gino Vannelli.
Great vocals coupled with tantelizing songwriting is the norm here, an absolutely great jazz-rock album with a breezy pop sensibility.
I've played this one on and off over the last couple months and find it very pleasing listening. If you've heard Midnight Mirage then you could call this one M.M. #2 even though it was their first album. The songs on this album are extremely well done and very musical. Each musician is obviously very familiar with their instrument and they each bring quality playing individually together to form a cohesive arrangement.
As was the case so many times back in the 70's, this is just another quality band that got overlooked for some reason or another. I'd suggest that now you've got a chance to right that wrong. Take a listen to this one and Midnight Mirage and see if you can't find a tune or two that sticks with you.
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