Lyrics included in record sleeve (on most releases).
I must admit that I did miss Martin when I found he had quit and was replaced by John Wetton. Few groups survive the loss of such an important member as Martin was for Wishbone Ash. The album in itself isn’t a bad one, but the "missing piece" is always in one’s mind. One thing that I miss is the song that stands up as something special.
All songs are good, but none unforgettable.
Complex guitar licks and a vocal support by Claire Hamill. No comment on the lyrics (I still don’t know if they’re supposed to be taken seriously or is it some kind of cynicism).
A good drive on this song. I always think how Martin would have "decorated" the bass lines. As they are now, it’s mostly just "thump-thump-thump..."
A more peaceful song with a strange atmosphere built up by the guitars. The double lead solo in the ending is quite beautiful.
Back to some more speed. Now John Wetton’s bass murmurs in a way that reminds me of Martin (sorry John, but the comparison can’t be avoided).
Could this be called car music. The pace of the chorus is fast like a car on a freeway.
The fourth cover song appears on the 13th official album. The song fits well to Wishbone Ash format, so it’s not a bad choice.
Maybe the heaviest of all songs on this album. As it’s a Wishbone Ash song the solos in the middle are anything else but heavy.
A very fast riff and aggressive solos. John has a very good rock’n roll voice. He could have sung some more songs for Wishbone Ash but as fate would have it, John’s visit was a very short one. Argus/USASH tells John’s view of his coming and leaving Wishbone Ash.
One more song with lots of overdubbed guitars. It seems the old members of the band had lots of time to work on the songs before they hired a replacement for Martin. That’s why the overall sound of the album is very guitar-oriented.
A very nice last song. Melodically maybe even the best that can be heard on the album. The long guitar solo in the end almost classifies this song as a typical Wishbone Ash two part song.
Written by: Rainer Frilund - Last update: Jul, 2004