l.i.g.h.t. y.e.a.r. - 'r.e.v.e.a.l. t.h.e. f.a.n.t.a.s.t.i.c.' (1974)
another bonkers symphonic 70's female-fronted prog masterpiece, in my humble opinion. i discovered this band via the automated 'if you like this then you might like this' function on youtube. this band was a six piece from san fran who shredded. seriously ferocious chops with an especially impressive rhythm section that includes marimba. the singers vocals do go from sultry and sweet to over the top scatt jazz parody, and because of the latter styling, her voice might not be for everyone. they have me hook line and sinker from the first half of the first song, so when they go a bit over the top, it is a-ok by me. from what i've read, they were not so successful, and this record is a posthumous album that only saw the light of day thirty-six years after the fact. according to what i've read, the band’s attempts to secure a record contract culminated in a showcase gig that had “….record executives exiting the club en masse with their hands over their ears” according to their biog. yowza. well, dear readers, i can dig it.
_duck sauce
