Title: Oldfield's underestimated masterpiece
Product review: In many ways, this album is insignificant compared to its illustrious predecessor. 'Tubular Bells' changed the lives of Oldfield and his boss Branson forever. And although it wasn't the first of its kind, it was the first to find mass appeal. It opened up massive audiences for bands like Tangerine Dream and perhaps even composers such as Steve Reich.In contrast, 'Hergest Ridge' did not change the course of popular music. But in several ways it is the better album. The melody on side one is the most beautiful that Oldfield has ever written. The oboe part is particularly poignant.I've never been so impressed by side two, which is why I didn't rate this a five-star album.Several of the reviews of this album here make comparisons with other mixes of 'Hergest Ridge'. For me, the difference is fairly abstruse. Suffice to say that this remastered version sparkles. Buy it!
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