RENAISSANCE - Renaissance (1969-2008) Mini LP Sleeve / APE (image+.cue), lossless

The original group's debut album was a then-groundbreaking meld of progressive rock with classical and jazz influences. The album is a little clunky by today's standards, and far druggier than the later group in its ambience (cofounders Keith Relf and Jim McCarty were the heavily psychedelic half of the final lineup of the Yardbirds, which made them anathema to Jimmy Page), but vocalist Jane Relf had a striking individual style, and the classical influence was unique for its time. by Bruce Eder

Tracklist:

1 Kings And Queens - 10:58

2 Innocence - 7:09

3 Island - 5:59

4 Wanderer - 4:04

Composed By – McCarty, Hawken

5 Bullet - 11:26

- Bonus Tracks -

6 The Sea - 3:05

7 Island (Single Version) 3:36

Credits:

Bass Guitar – Louis Cennamo

Composed By [All Basic Melodies And Lyrics] – Jim McCarty, Keith Relf

Composed By [Classical Interpretations, Riffs] – John Hawken, Louis Cennamo

Percussion, Vocals – Jim McCarty

Piano, Harpsichord – John Hawken

Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica – Keith Relf

Vocals, Percussion – Jane Relf

Nota:

Tracks 1-5 originally released as (UK) Island ILPS 9114

Tracks 6-7 taken from single (UK) Island WIP 6079.