Dragon - Universal Radio 1974 (New Zealand, Symphonic Progressive Rock)
In the 70's "Dragon" is a leading New Zealand rock bands that have achieved in neighboring Australia , even better than at home. The band formed in January 1972 from the wreckage of the team "Staff". The number of fans had settled in Oakland and committed to heavy prog band grew steadily, and after "Dragon" have seized the first prize of the local rock marathon , he was offered a contract from "Vertigo". The debut album "Universal Radio" became a bestseller underground , and the group , meanwhile, has raised its rating shocking concert paraphernalia . Troupe of mimes , transvestites , pregnant strippers , rotting pig's head on a microphone stand , as well as the musical mayhem and stage equipment - it all worked on the scandalous reputation of the group. Inside team brewing problems started slipping and it all ended in the collapse . And if not for the remaining obligations , the project would lay in ruins , but the management team has recovered and sent "dragons" to record the album "Scented Gardens For The Blind" ...
Tracks:
01. Universal Radio - 8:33
02. Going Slow - 6:14
03. Patina - 11:45
04. Weetbix - 2:55
05. Graves - 6:56
06. Avalanche - 11:08
Bonuses:
07. Black Magic Woman (Unreleased Live) - 6:37
08. X-Ray Creature (Single A-Side of Marc Hunter, 1973) - 3:05
09. Dinghy Days (Single B-Side of Marc Hunter, 1973) - 3:30
Personnel:
Marc Hunter - lead vocals, percussion
Ray Goodwin - lead guitar, vocals
Ivan Thompson - organ, piano, Moog synthesizer
Todd Hunter - bass, flute ( 09 ), vocals
Neil Storey - drums
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Graeme Collins - piano ( 08)
Herb Mann - lead guitar ( 09)
Rick Shadwell - producer
