Wishbone Ash - Pilgrimage - VINYL LP
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Pilgrimage (1971) is Wishbone Ash's second studio album and a pivotal step in defining the bands distinctive sound. This re-issue faithfully replictes the original UK in it's gatefold sleeve and is pressed on 180gm vinyl. Building on the twin-lead guitar approach introduced on their debut, the album expands into more intricate, pastoral, and adventurous territory. Andy Powell and Ted Turner weave melodic, harmonized guitar lines that feel both fluid and exploratory, blending hard rock power with folk-influenced lyricism. Tracks like Vas Dis and Valediction highlight the bands instrumental confidence, allowing extended passages to unfold organically rather than follow strict song structures. The rhythm section of Martin Turner and Steve Upton provides a steady yet flexible foundation, grounding the albums more expansive moments. Pilgrimage balances electric energy with acoustic textures, creating a reflective, almost spiritual atmosphere suggested by it's title. The album stands as an early example of progressive rock sensibilities fused with melodic hard rock, influencing countless guitar-driven bands that followed Album Tracks 1. Vas Dis 2. The Pilgrim 3. Jail Bait 4. Alone 5. Lullaby 6. Valediction 7. Where Were You Tomorrow
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- GenreRockDescriptionPilgrimage (1971) is Wishbone Ash's second studio album and a pivotal step in defining the bands distinctive sound. This re-issue faithfully replictes the original UK in it's gatefold sleeve and is pressed on 180gm vinyl. Building on the twin-lead guitar approach introduced on their debut, the album expands into more intricate, pastoral, and adventurous territory. Andy Powell and Ted Turner weave melodic, harmonized guitar lines that feel both fluid and exploratory, blending hard rock power with folk-influenced lyricism. Tracks like Vas Dis and Valediction highlight the bands instrumental confidence, allowing extended passages to unfold organically rather than follow strict song structures. The rhythm section of Martin Turner and Steve Upton provides a steady yet flexible foundation, grounding the albums more expansive moments. Pilgrimage balances electric energy with acoustic textures, creating a reflective, almost spiritual atmosphere suggested by it's title. The album stands as an early example of progressive rock sensibilities fused with melodic hard rock, influencing countless guitar-driven bands that followed Album Tracks 1. Vas Dis 2. The Pilgrim 3. Jail Bait 4. Alone 5. Lullaby 6. Valediction 7. Where Were You TomorrowArtistWishbone AshTitlePilgrimageFormatVINYLLabelProper Records Uk
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Pilgrimage (1971) is Wishbone Ash's second studio album and a pivotal step in defining the bands distinctive sound. This re-issue faithfully replictes the original UK in it's gatefold sleeve and is pressed on 180gm vinyl. Building on the twin-lead guitar approach introduced on their debut, the album expands into more intricate, pastoral, and adventurous territory. Andy Powell and Ted Turner weave melodic, harmonized guitar lines that feel both fluid and exploratory, blending hard rock power with folk-influenced lyricism. Tracks like Vas Dis and Valediction highlight the bands instrumental confidence, allowing extended passages to unfold organically rather than follow strict song structures. The rhythm section of Martin Turner and Steve Upton provides a steady yet flexible foundation, grounding the albums more expansive moments. Pilgrimage balances electric energy with acoustic textures, creating a reflective, almost spiritual atmosphere suggested by it's title. The album stands as an early example of progressive rock sensibilities fused with melodic hard rock, influencing countless guitar-driven bands that followed Album Tracks 1. Vas Dis 2. The Pilgrim 3. Jail Bait 4. Alone 5. Lullaby 6. Valediction 7. Where Were You Tomorrow
Of course, Wishbone Ash mark 2023 has little in common with the 1973 line-up. Or do they? After all, guitarist/vocalist Andy Powell still keeps a tight hold of the musical reins. In addition, guitarist Mark Abrahams, bassist Bob Skeat and drummer Mike Truscott are first-rate musicians, some of whom may be a lot younger, but ooze the original spirit and philosophy of this outstanding band. Album Tracks 1. The King Will Come 2. Warrior 3. Throw Down the Sword 4. Rock N Roll Widow 5. Ballad of the Beacon 6. Baby What You Want Me to Do 7. The Pilgrim 8. Blowin' Free 9. Jailbait 10. Lady Whiskey 11. Phoenix
Released in 1972, Argus is the third studio album by Wishbone Ash and is widely regarded as the band's defining work - This re-issue faithfully replictes the original UK in it's gatefold sleeve and is pressed on 180gm vinyl Album Tracks 1. Time Was 2. Sometime World 3. Blowin' Free 4. The King Will Come 5. Leaf and Stream 6. Warrior 7. Throw Down the Sword
Vinyl LP pressing. The live at Rockpalast show presented here was recorded at Sporthalle, Cologne, Germany on 1st December 1976 when the band still included the core original line-up of Andy Powell on guitar and vocals, Martin Turner on bass and vocals, Steve Upton on drums and Laurie Wisefield on guitar and vocals. It captures the band at their prime, offering a blistering live performance for over an hour and a half. They look young, lean and hungry and generate an onstage charismatic cool that as well as weirdly predating their punk/new wave detractors also displays the theatrical playfulness of a band who instinctively know they're on form. Andy Powell exudes a cocky confidence hidden behind sunglasses, wielding his trademark Gibson Flying V, resplendent in dark waistcoat with shirt sleeves rolled up ready for the job, while lead vocalist and bassist Martin Turner displays a flamboyance in delivery and his striped shirted and nautical look, neckerchief, single earring and bare feet all add to the effect. Featuring a set made up of four tracks from their breakthrough album Argus, and a selection of back catalogue favourites, and opting for only one track, 'It Started In Heaven', from their then forthcoming album of March 1976, Locked In, it's obvious from the audience's cheer that greets the opening riff to 'The King Will Come' from Argus that they are performing to Wishbone Ash devotees, and testament to the staying power and popularity on the continent of their breakthrough album. Album Tracks 1. Runaway 2. The King Will Come 3. Warrior 4. Lorelei 5. (In All of My Dreams) You Rescue Me 6. Persephone 7. Outward Bound 8. Mother of Pearl 9. It Started in Heaven 10. Time Was 11. Blowin' Free 12. Bad Weather Blues 13. Jail Bait
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