WISHBONE ASH

WISHBONE ASH
ARGUS (1972-2002)
30th Anniversary Expanded Edition - Remastered & Revisited
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On its third album, Wishbone Ash doesn't mess with its formula--as before, this long running British rock institution purveys a mix of blues, folk, and Yes- style riffs mated to endearingly cosmic lyrics. The songs here, however, are considerably more focused and well crafted than on the band's previous efforts, and the harmony singing is delightful.
As always, the band's basis is the tag team guitars of Andy Powell and Ted Turner. Fans of this duo's mix of Yardbirds- and Allman Brothers- style harmony licks and dueling solos will find much to admire here, particularly "The King Will Come" and "Time Was," a folk-ish epic in several contrasting sections. All in all, ARGUS is one of the best guitar albums of the early '70s.

1. Time Was
2. Sometime World
3. Blowin' Free
4. King Will Come
5. Leaf and Stream
6. Warrior
7. Throw Down the Sword
Bonus tracks
from "Live From Memphis" Promotional EP
8. Jail Bait
9. Pilgrim
10. Phoenix