Vader
Veteran Of A Thousand Psychic Wars
I agree. Actually the first Heep LP I bought way back when and was disappointed. Followed it up with Demons and Wizards, Look at Yourself and The Magician's Birthday so Return to Fantasy got shelved for years. Like you, I don't mind it now. Prefer it to Wonderworld.
I actually like Wonderland, too. Their 80s material is pretty disappointing from my perspective.