Baltik - Baltik (1973) Swedish progressive

Baltik - Baltik (1973) Swedish progressive


This somewhat gloomy, progressive album, comprising cream of the crop of the era's Nordic session scene, plus one bass virtuoso from England, John Gustafson (Roxy Music, Quatermass, Ian Gillan Band, Hard Stuff) is now one of the ultimate collectors items for most Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster and Roxy Music afficionados. It starts off quite heavy, then the pace is slowed down with a gospel-flavoured ballad a-la early Elton and maybe Joan Armatrading (who lead singer Beverly Glenn certainly sounds like), which sets the mood for the rest of side A. Side B is filled with quirky, interesting but somewhat murky prog rock, which takes a little bit of getting used to - especially if it doesn't grab you from the first listen; give it another chance. Warning: vinyl copies change hands for hefty sums these days, especially in Europe, and no CD reissue in sight - a shame.
Alex GitlinOctober 2000




Tracklist


Leslie Briggs 0:00

Wildness Meant My Freedom 1:22

Keep On The Run 5:40

One More Reason 11:23

City Girl 15:05

Ocean Blue 21:26

Round And Round 24:12

Every Raindrop Means A Tear 30:14

No Registration, Please 35:34

We Can't Change The World Alone 40:41

Long, Long Weekend 43:38




John Gustafson
Claes Jansson
Tomas Ledin*
Malando Gassama*
Ola Brunkert*
Anders "Henkan" Henriksson
Bengt DahlenBjorn J-son Lindh*
Beverly Glenn
David Garriock
Adrian Moar
Goran Lagerberg
Mike Watson
Jan Schaffer*
Jan BandelKarin Stigmark*