{"product_id":"tempest-tempest","title":"Tempest – Tempest","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTempest – Tempest\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempest – Tempest is a captivating example of early-1970s British progressive rock, combining adventurous arrangements with elements of folk, psychedelic rock, and jazz-influenced musicianship. The album has an atmospheric, exploratory character, moving between intricate instrumental passages, melodic songwriting, and darker psychedelic textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record opens with \"Gorgon,\" setting an expansive tone with its progressive arrangement and shifting dynamics. \"Foyers Of Fun\" brings a more melodic and energetic feel, while \"Dark House\" explores a darker, more atmospheric side of the band's sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brothers\" closes the first side with a concise and melodic composition, before the second side opens with \"Up And On.\" The track develops the album's progressive character through changing rhythms and instrumental interplay, while \"Grey And Black\" provides a shorter, more restrained contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intriguing \"Strangeher\" continues the album's experimental character before the record closes with \"Upon Tomorrow.\" At over six minutes, the track gives the band room to develop an expansive arrangement and provides a suitably ambitious conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTempest\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal particularly to collectors interested in obscure British progressive rock and the more adventurous side of early-1970s rock music. Its combination of progressive structures, psychedelic atmosphere, folk influences, and strong musicianship makes it an intriguing discovery beyond the better-known names of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worthwhile addition for fans of King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Family, Jethro Tull, Traffic, and British progressive rock, \u003cem\u003eTempest\u003c\/em\u003e is an atmospheric and distinctive record for collectors exploring the underground side of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgon – 5:41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoyers Of Fun – 3:38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark House – 5:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrothers – 3:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp And On – 4:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey And Black – 2:26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrangeher – 4:07\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon Tomorrow – 6:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QplAWiu6CD0?si=U44XVVPZKOrhBDN-\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54971332755798,"sku":"ILPS 9220","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f54f3ba5-babd-4180-9ef4-4059066c06a5.jpg?v=1786550946","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/tempest-tempest","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}