gryphon

Reissue, originally released in 1973. Non-standard prog act Gryphon made their mark by incorporating abandoned instruments and ancient classical elements in their work, giving their self-titled 1973 debut outstanding differences to standard rock fare. With co-founder Richard Harvey on recorders, mandolin, harpsichord, and glockenspiel and Brian Gulland, on bassoon, crumhorns, and vocals, backed by guitarist Graeme Taylor, and drummer/percussionist Dave Oberlé, Gryphon expertly channeled contemporary English folk through forgotten medieval and Renaissance styles; unlike later rock-oriented work, Gryphon showcases the band's unadorned beginnings. Licensed from BMG.

Track Listing

• Honeysuckle Redwood Cabin
• Kemp's Jig
• Sir Gavin Grimbold
• Touch and Go
• Three Jolly Butchers
• Pastime With Good Company
• The Unquiet Grave
• Estampie
• Crossing the Stiles
• The Astrologer
• Tea Wrecks
• Juniper Suite
• The Devil and the Farmer's Wife