Tribute
New Views
Heavenly Heights Records (Germany) 1984
EULP 1042 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(wear on side and corner)
media : EX-/EX-(some slightly noise caused by slightly hairlines)
The debut album by Swedish symphonic rock band Tribute, released in 1984. Clear, crystalline synthesizer tones and acoustic instruments weave Celtic-inspired melodies into a beautifully refreshing yet dramatically spacey symphonic sound. A2 is a particularly danceable track driven by lively percussion, while the title track B1 is an epic progressive suite that moves from a forest-like acoustic opening filled with birdsong into cosmic synthesizer textures, before plunging into a dense, jungle-like Afro dance section. The influence of Mike Oldfield can be strongly felt throughout. Remarkably, all of the members were still high-school students when the album was made. Perhaps that is why, despite the sophistication of the music, there is also a certain youthful freshness running through the entire record.
A5: Unknown Destination
B1: New Views