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On An On

Syd Arthur (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • ASIN: B008CEOA8Y
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,324 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The debut album from the new psychedelic sounds of Syd Arthur, 'On An On.'

'Tuned-in to the arcane wizardry of the Softs and Caravan, yet in step with like-minded contemporaries such as Wolf People and Tame Impala, Syd Arthur are Canterbury's dazzling new sons...' **** MOJO

'Audacious debut reboots progressive rock for the 21st Century' **** - Q Magazine

'It will take something exceptional to be 'On An On' for prog album of the year - Classic Rock Magazine

'Bucolic reveries woven in 5/8 time on mandolin and guitar, flopping back and forth between key signatures and moods like beautiful psychedelic-rainbow fish dragged up on the riverbank of time' - Word Magazine

'Syd Arthur are indeed Canterbury based and have certainly adopted the same penchant for musical complexity...' 7/10 - Uncut Magazine

'Intriguing album of folk-tinged prog. Blending taut mandolin lines with fuzztone-propelled jazz guitar, Syd Arthur create an unexpectedly groovy blend...' **** - Guitarist

'Syd Arthur are sons and heirs of those Canterbury musicians who did sometimes whimsical, sometimes intense things with psychedelic and progressive rock' - The Guardian

'A delightfully assorted collection of songs that seamlessly mixed bucolic, hippie-like reveries, devastating bursts of precision controlled rifferama... and a musical vocabulary that's as fluently conversant with world music as it is the time-signature twists of Soft Machine. That these influences are successfully integrated into their songs rather than merely grafted on as stylistic affections says a lot about the band's desire to hone their craft' - Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine

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5.0 out of 5 stars Something different, but ever so rewarding. 19 July 2012
By Sam Mount
Format:Audio CD
I bought the 12 inch of Syd Arthur's first full release on their home grown record label Dawn Chorus. The first thing that grabs you is the warmth that comes across with a much fuller sound than any previous releases. Syd Arthur's music is a genius fusion of influence from some musical greats such as Zappa, Soft Machine, Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin combined with world groove and jazz through to heavy riffs and 70's English folk. On and On brings these influences together to form an energetic record full of great musicianship groove and wonderful vocals but with a fresh contemporary sound that jumps out of the speakers.

Overall, a great album that gets better on every listen and well worth the small investment if you're a new comer.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars On and Up 2 Sep 2012
By Paul Millington
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I picked up on this group through glowing reviews in the Classic Rock presents Prog magazine. Generally I fall into the category of "I know what I like, and I like what I know", and tend to be a bit fixated on that wonderful 70's period in progressive rock. However once in a while I try to get a little bit more up to date and take a chance on a new band or two.
Syd Arthur certainly remind me of a band that would have enjoyed tremendous success in an earlier period, but their sound contains that spark of freshness that is unmistakably of the here and now. For my ear, they bring a welcome new (yet strangely familiar) brand of inventive rock that is much-needed.
The musicians all perform to a high standard, and complement each others contributions rather than trying to compete for space. The addition of Raven Bush's violin really ties the sound together and I suspect is the reason why they have drawn comparisons to Caravan and the 'Canterbury' sound. However the vocals of Liam Magill reinforce their originality and distinctive sound.
The album is very consistent, no bad tracks in there. I would highlight Moving World, Ode to Summer, Dorothy and Edge of the Earth (great youtube video) as the stand-outs.
I really think this could be a band that can deliver some more great music in the years to come.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A proper progressive rock album like they used to do 3 Jan 2013
By Mr. Richard Clay
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Here are inventive and constantly surprising tunes that never go where you're expecting them to, played enthusiastically on (mostly) acoustic guitar, violin, bass and percussion. Calling olde-tyme proggers who find the current wave of prog metal and prog lite to be no substitute for the perceived glories of 70 - 75: YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS! It is in the same ball park as Gentle Giant. Or Curved Air. Or Comus. Or the 'Wicker Man' soundtrack. These guys are that good! I confess I'm amazed every time I put it on that it came out last year, rather than four decades ago. This record needs to do brilliantly; if it does so, it could vastly expand everyone's ideas of what's possible in the current pop/rock climate.
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