osiris

The tiny Arab island of Bahrain was no hotbed of rock music in the 1970s – but that’s where this superb band hailed from. Equally influenced by top UK progressive bands (Camel, Yes, Jethro Tull) and their own musical heritage, they played a deft and melodic brand of keyboard-heavy prog that could easily have found success in the West. Their debut album was originally issued in a tiny pressing in their homeland in 1983, and makes a welcome return, together with background notes.

Track listing:

Side One

• Fantasy
• Sailor On The Seas Of Fate
• Struggle To Survive

Side Two

• Atmun
• Embers Of A Flame
• A Story Of Love
• Paradox In A Major