Tracks Side 1:

1. Supernova ( 25:00 )

A. Arrival Of The Traveller
B. Blood Red Sun
C. Say Goodbye To Love
D. Prepare To Meet Thy Maker

 

Tracks Side 2:

1. CBS ( 7:08 )

2. Once On A Windy Day ( 4:04 )

3. Blue Skies And Alibis ( 4:58 )

4. Hold Me Down ( 5:06 )

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Gracious had already disbanded at the time of the release of Their second album. That's a shame, cause "This is ... Gracious!" Remains one of the finest British symphonic progressive rock albums from the early 70's. It surpasses even Their strong debut and Their sound had become tighter and more energetic. Next to Spring's debut, this is probably one of the most so mellotron-drenched progressive rock albums.
The instrument is present in the sound all the way through, playing powerful riffs or just creating a mighty floating carpet of delightful sound in the background. The first side of the album besteht of a fantastic 20+ minute suite called "Supernova". It starts quite experimental and atmospheric, almost sounding like something from improvisation to Amon Düül II. HOWEVER, When the track really starts we're soon taken over on British ground again with the coolest and most powerful mellotron sound you can imagine. The suite Varies from rocking progressive not too far from early mellotron-drenched King Crimson and to beautiful acoustic parts before it builds up to a wonderful finale where the mellotron and a beautiful organ-sound gives any listener with good taste goosebumps. This is simply progressive rock so good and perfect as it can get.
It's Actually supposed to be a five movement suite, but one of them had go on side two Because it Could not all fit on the original LP.
The remaining three tracks on side 2 is in a slightly different vein. A quite unique combination of energetic 70's rock and symphonic progressive arrangements where the mellotron is used in a very original way. Striking stuff! (Vintageprog.com/sakalli.info)

Alan Cowderoy - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Percussion
Paul Davis - lead vocals, percussion
Martin Kitcat - Keyboards, Mellotron, percussion, backing vocals
Robert Lipson   - Drums, Percussion
Tim Wheatley - Bass, Backing Vocals, Percussion

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