Golden Avatar was the brainchild of Michael Cassidy, who was a devout Krishna. That influenced the sound of this record immensely. Many feel that this record is a soft prog/ psychedelic album but that is not what I felt when listening. It does have prog/ psych tendencies but I see this as more of a folk album. The musicianship is second to none and the arrangements are smooth and flawless. And though the Hindu influence is apparent, it is not overwhelming. This is not a religious propaganda album. It is simply a record that would not be out of place amongst other bands of the time like YES, Alan Parsons Project or even E.L.O.
This record was a freebie scavenged from the basement of my girlfriend's parent's house. The price was right and I am glad I decided to pilfer this LP. Not something I would listen to regularly but definitely a keeper.
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Artist: Golden Avatar
Title: A Change Of Heart
Label: Sudarshan
Matrix: SD1
Year: 1976
Size: 12"
Speed: 33.3
I made an offer on 2 huge tubs of records today at a yard sale and this was in it. Looking forward to listening to it.
ReplyDeleteI just pulled it out of the “G” section in my album collection. Don’t remember buying it. Was probably early 80s. Can’t say I’ve ever played it.
ReplyDeleteI liked the "World Beyond the Sky" song....
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