(Prog Albums #1) - Cressida - Cressida

[Nololob]

Thanks to Pasi Koivu for that incredible band.

Well known for the guitarist John Culley, who went onto Black Widow and drummer Iain Clark, who played on Uriah Heep's "Look At Yourself" LP. Brilliant Hammond organ fronted prog rock with some excellent guitar solos in it. They released two albums, Cressida in 1970 and Asylum in 1971.

 

[LG]

I have that one in the library, been a long time since I played it. Another one of those bands that appeared did some good albums and then disappeared off the radar.

 

[Magic]

Excellent hammond organ! the late 60's early 70's was hammond organ heaven. Too bad you dont hear this kind of stuff these days

 

[Nololob]

I might get in touch with Iain Clark later.

 

[Nololob]

The band just announced a reunion gig in London. Ticket cost - £15.
I cannot miss that!

 

[LG]

Good for you Nolo....I think I've got 3 Cressida albums now, I'll have to check to make sure though.

 

[joe]

^^^Cressida has only two albums.

Nolo if you're looking for "heavy" keyboard driven prog, check out Rare Bird. A twin keys attack. First two albums are fantastic as on thier third they switched gears somewhat.

 

[LG]

Yep you were right Joe, only two albums both redbook CD versions though so I'm happy.

 

[joe]

Yep you were right Joe, only two albums both redbook CD versions though so I'm happy.

Just keepin' ya on your toes. On a serious level, clearly arrogance and hypocrisy on my part. God knows (or does he?) how many mistakes I make in a day. I lose count.

 

[LG]

^^Join the club Joe...

No worries, I got mixed up because I have the first one on CD, and then I picked up both records on vinyl as well...hence I came up with 3 for some reason.