Cathedral. Release The album's release was followed by a Scandinavian tour, with concerts in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg. On the group's return to England, they recorded their third BBC session at the Playhouse Theatre at London's Northumberland Avenue with a 19-member orchestra under the direction of Bill Shepherd. Release and reception After Horizontal was released, it seemed to get mixed reactions from fans, probably owing to it having a darker lyrical tone and a heavier musical sound than Bee Gees 1st. This was also the last Bee Gees album for some time that critics didn't accuse of being lightweight. Horizontal was considered the heaviest album ever recorded by the Bee Gees, due for the most part to an increased influence asserted by guitarist Vince Melouney and drummer Colin Petersen. The album cover for the American release was changed slightly in that the photo of the group was reversed and was adorned with an oval picture frame. According to lead guitarist Vince Melouney: Allmusic's Bruce Eder describes some songs in the album: "World" as 'a poignant, even somber yet gorgeous ballad filled with clever lyrics, and highlighted by a quavering Mellotron accompaniment, a very close grand piano sound and twangy fuzz-tone guitar' and "And the Sun Will Shine" as 'an even more serious, regretful ballad that is bearable because it is also prettier than "World"', and "Harry Braff" as 'cheerful'. Track listing Personnel Bee Gees Barry Gibb – lead and background vocals, rhythm guitar Robin Gibb – lead and background vocals, Hammond organ, accordion Maurice Gibb – harmony and background vocals, bass, rhythm guitar, piano, Mellotron Vince Melouney – lead guitar Colin Petersen – drums Additional musicians and production Bill Shepherd – orchestral arrangement Mike Claydon, Damon Lyon Shaw, John Pantry – engineer Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References Bee Gees albums 1968 albums Polydor Records albums Atco Records albums Albums produced by Robert Stigwood Albums produced by Barry Gibb Albums produced by Robin Gibb Albums produced by Maurice Gibb Albums recorded at IBC Studios Psychedelic rock albums by English artists Soft rock albums by English artists Art rock albums by English artists Psychedelic pop albums