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Title: Procol gone flat.
Review: This is a most unfortunate recording. What was once a dynamic and creative outfit sounds dulled and uninspired. The drumming, for the first time in their recording history, is devoid of those interesting fills and complex rythms that marked prior recordings. The use of the synthesizer sounds dated. Only Brooker is in fine form as vocalist. The production is also substandard as it comes across quite coldly and sparse, lacking the muscle and density of the three prior recordings(Grand Hotel, Exotic Birds and Fruit, Procol's Ninth). The final cut is a dreadful reciting of a childish poem that is woefully long. Save yourself some money and skip this one. Purchase Grand Hotel and Exotic Birds...and you'll be much happier. Not recommended at all...Simon
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