Daughter Of Time
A concept album loosely based on man's fascination and allure for war throughout the ages, Daughter of Time contains all the elements required to create a pure progressive rock album.
Joining David Greenslade and Chris Farlowe is Louis Cennamo from Renaissance. A multitude of instruments combine to create a brilliant melange of music on every one of the eight songs. Vibrant spurts of trombone, trumpet, and flute are driven to the height of each song, which gives way to some implements of jazz fusion. Rich organ and vibraphone can be heard in behind "Three Score and Ten, Amen" and "Take Me Back to Doomsday" adding to the melancholy theme.
Countering this are beautiful string arrangements made up of violin, viola, and cello used effectively to conjure up mood, and doing an excellent job. Even a flügelhorn is blared from time to time on top of the accentuated drums.
Colosseum's music works extremely well in that it builds suspense and reels the listener into the songs. As far as the lyrics go, they're stark and foreboding and have a medieval taste to them, coinciding with the music perfectly. A stellar example of progressive rock.
- Three Score And Ten, Amen
- Time Lament
- Take Me Back To Doomsday
- The Daughter Of Time
- Theme For An Imaginary Western
- Bring Out Your Dead
- Downhill And Shadows
- The Time Machine
A concept album loosely based on man's fascination and allure for war throughout the ages, Daughter of Time contains all the elements required to create a pure progressive rock album.
Joining David Greenslade and Chris Farlowe is Louis Cennamo from Renaissance. A multitude of instruments combine to create a brilliant melange of music on every one of the eight songs. Vibrant spurts of trombone, trumpet, and flute are driven to the height of each song, which gives way to some implements of jazz fusion. Rich organ and vibraphone can be heard in behind "Three Score and Ten, Amen" and "Take Me Back to Doomsday" adding to the melancholy theme.
Countering this are beautiful string arrangements made up of violin, viola, and cello used effectively to conjure up mood, and doing an excellent job. Even a flügelhorn is blared from time to time on top of the accentuated drums.
Colosseum's music works extremely well in that it builds suspense and reels the listener into the songs. As far as the lyrics go, they're stark and foreboding and have a medieval taste to them, coinciding with the music perfectly. A stellar example of progressive rock.
Tracklisting
- Three Score And Ten, Amen
- Time Lament
- Take Me Back To Doomsday
- The Daughter Of Time
- Theme For An Imaginary Western
- Bring Out Your Dead
- Downhill And Shadows
- The Time Machine