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The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

'The Impossible Dream'

Vertigo, UK, 1974

6360 112

THIRD ALBUM from the master of theatrical hard rock featuring some of Alex Harvey's greatest conceptual theme including the rise of 'Vambo' the inner city super hero that would continue his presence in the SAHB cannon for years to come. Truly at the cutting edge of 'art rock' Alex Harvey was a man for whom few boundaries existed musically or lyrically. Embracing fringe musical styles he fused them into the SAHB hard rock machine resulting in a style that was not only unique but also wildly futuristic. 

And that voice! Singing in a thick Scottish brogue set him apart from the thousands of copycat chest beaters and opened up yet another wide angle perspective on this wonderful talent. With solid musical support from the band including Zal Cleminson's thrusting guitar riffs and skull blasting solos the emphasis was always on how to dazzle rather than simply shine.

The songs on this album are legendary but what you get is the double trouble delivery of 'The Hot City Symphony: Part 1 - Vambo & Part 2 - The Man In The Jar'. Look out for the venomous riffage of 'Sergeant Fury', the brilliant 'Long Hair Music' and the killer 'Tomahawk Kid' amongst others of equal weight and stature.

Truly one of the most amazing albums and acts of the era. I thoroughly recommend if you haven't heard it before.

Pressing: Vertigo, UK, 1974

Vinyl: Nice clean and shiny condition. No spindle marks and virtually no other signs of use. Grades as MINT-!

Cover: No signs of use. Issued in a beautifully illustrated fully laminated gatefold cover - retains full gloss. Sharp corners, no dings, no bends, no ring wear, no split seams and no creases. Stiff, uncrushed spine with great 'creak' appeal on opening. Beautiful and impossible to find like this 50 years after release. Grades as shop fresh MINT-!

Inserts: None

Matrix:

1st Pressing

Side One: 6360112 1Y//2

Side Two: 6360112 2Y//1

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