"A superb album, from the titular track to the end. Not rock, too ponderous for the charts, it sees Trower and Fisher's names added more often to the writer's credits."
"An album of doom, darkness and foreboding which ends on a lighter note with the gorgeous Your Own Choice, featuring an uncredited Larry Adler on harp."
"Apart from Procol, only the Beatles could work with an orchestra and not sound like wankers. A magnificent and stately album. Fires (Which Burnt Brightly) is a standout."
"A 20-minute concept piece has no right to be as good as In Held 'Twas In I - but it somehow manages to be poignant and engaging throughout. The US cover artwork is best, though."
"With THAT song on it. Recorded in 3 or 5 days (can't remember which) but good, tight playing and good songs. Reid's lyrics are usually a high point but not at his best here, though some would differ."
