1972: When Progressive Rock Ruled The World

1972 was a watershed year for Progressive Rock, with bands and artists producing some of their most ground-breaking, inventive, and enduring musical creations. Kevan Furbank's book explores some of the artists and albums that made 1972 such a watershed, from Yes to Jethro Tull, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Uriah Heep, and The Strawbs. It also focuses on manic yodelling, the End Of The World, an island Obscured By Clouds, and a cult album that could be hobbit-forming.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing

1972 marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Progressive Rock, as bands and artists who are still celebrated today created some of their most groundbreaking, innovative, and enduring musical masterpieces. In this captivating and engrossing book, Kevan Furbank delves into the artists and albums that made 1972 a watershed year in musical achievement. He traces their development from the initial tentative notes and chords to the fully realized recordings that, more than 50 years later, continue to be regarded as genre-defining masterpieces and the gold standard by which all Progressive Rock is measured.

Embark on a journey with Yes, dance to the Foxtrot of Genesis, engage in a tussle with Gentle Giants' Octopus, and discover that you don't need to be "Thick As A Brick" to appreciate Jethro Tull's epic 40-minute opus. Explore a trilogy by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, delve into the demons and wizards of Uriah Heep, and immerse yourself in the grave new world of The Strawbs.

The author also delves into the art of manic yodelling, the impending end of the world, an island obscured by clouds, and a cult album that has the potential to shape your worldview. Written with passion and wit, this book is a must-have for every music-lover with an open mind and open ears.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 147 x 210 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789522884