The Reunion

A newly remastered clamshell box set featuring the later reunion albums by Stackridge. Features The Albums 'Something For The Weekend', 'A Victory For Common Sense' & 'The Final Bow, Bristol 2015'. Illustrated Booklet With Essay.
Formed in Bristol in 1969, Stackridge were one of the most unique British bands of the era. Possessing a gift for melody, musicianship and a fine sense of humour, their concerts were legendary. The band appeared at the very first Glastonbury festival and soon after signed to MCA Records. A succession of wonderful albums in the 1970s earned the band a loyal following but following line-up changes and the release of the album 'Mr. Mick' they disbanded…

This CD has no business being as great as it is. It simply rocks! The band sounds very tight and so well balanced sonically, it's hard to believe it's the same band. And to my ears, these don't sound like songs from their early days - they sound like brand new compositions that have all the fire and inspiration of their heyday, but with even more of qualities that make Sweetbottom so special. This live reunion is just light years better than I expected. If you're into the trail-blazing sounds of 1970's jazz-rock fusion, this CD is a MUST. And if you're into that select bunch of fusion artists that often expand their sound into symphonic rock and other progressive realms, your ship has arrived. Climb aboard and enjoy the ride.

BMG will issue The Reunion Albums next month, a five-CD box set featuring material from the 2006 reformed classic line-up of Asia, which featured lead vocalist / bassist John Wetton of King Crimson, guitarist Steve Howe of Yes, keyboardist Geoff Downes of Yes, and drummer Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The clamshell box set features Fantasia: Live in Tokyo, a live show from their 2007 World Tour (a two-CD set), and the three subsequent studio albums: Phoenix (2008), Omega (2010) and XXX (2012).