Of Queues & Cures [Import, Original recording remastered]

National Health | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 23, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Esoteric
• ASIN: B001WIH0UM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,012 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Bryden Two-Step (For Amphibians), Pt. 1

2. The Collapso

3. Squarer for Maud

4. Dreams Wide Awake

5. Binoculars

6. The Bryden Two-Step (For Amphibians), Pt. 2

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered edition of the classic 1978 sophomore album by the British Prog band. Evolving from Canterbury stylists Hatfield & The North, National Health featured the talents of Dave Stewart on keyboards, John Greaves on bass, Pip Pyle on drums and Phil Miller on guitar along with guests such as Jimmy Hastings and Peter Blegvad. At various times, the group also included such luminaries as Bill Bruford, Mont Campbell and Alan Gowen. Released by Charly Records in November 1978, the album is a classic of the Canterbury style and is sure to be a much sought after release by all aficionados of the genre. Esoteric. 2009.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums of the 20th Century, December 6, 2011

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Speedy (Fl, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Of Queues & Cures (Audio CD)

This particular Dave Stewart, Phil miller, John Greaves and Pip Pyle project/incarnation (although augmented by other musicians) which brought a concept that had been cooking since the Hatfield and the North days (and i would say even since the Egg group days) here reached a climax, a peak of creativity and a maturity in the playing which was the obvious result of so much composing, writing and gigging for so many years. Their unique brand of rock, jazz, classical and just plain brit quirkiness is a blend we'll never see again. Who has the time? who has the patience and love for THE MUSIC anymore? in our present world, not many, i tell you. The music in this album has to be heard to be believed. Each musician a particular voice that when together become a much stronger 'animal'.

I am not sure about the bottom end sound of this particular release (i felt it lacks the 'umph' of my lp and other previous cd release) although i did sense a bit more 'air' around the instruments and a slightly clearer spectrum.

This is one album you can't miss if you are into intelligent, tasteful, fun and challenging music. Also, if you like Rock and extremely great solos this is recommended.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real music, real musicians., August 3, 2007

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Justo A. Ruiz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Of Queues & Cures (Audio CD)

A natural progression from Hatfield and the North, this is one of those albums that you dont want to stop playing. A reissue with cristal clear sound remaster by Spalax Music 1996, made in France.