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Title: Renaissance's Mainstream Effort
Review: By the time Azure D'or was released in 1979, Rennaisance was transitioning from progressive compositions to a more pop or hit oriented sounding band. Gone were the lengthy songs, replaced by shorter compositions that still retained the mix of acoustic and orchestra instruments but with more synthesized sounds added to the final mix, masterfully put together by producer David Hentschel. Basically a continuance of songs similar to those in the previous album "A Song for All Seasons", Azure D'or's songs are relatively short but catchy tunes with Annie Haslam's wonderful voice giving life to somewhat obscure lyrics. The best cuts are "Jekyll and Hyde", "Golden Key", "Kalynda", "Friends", and the stoic "The Flood at Lyons" where her voice soars through intricate time and key changes. If you're a fan of progressive bands of the 1970's and Rennaisance at its peak of success, this album is a must.
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