GONG — Angels Egg: Radio Gnome Invisible, Part 2 (review)

GONG — Angels Egg: Radio Gnome Invisible, Part 2 album cover Album · 1973 · Jazz Related Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4.5/5 ·
seyo
"Angel's Egg", the second part of Gnome trilogy is probably the peak of GONG career, but for some reason I prefer "You". Virgin remastered edition of 2004 has a superb sound and a reprint of a booklet with all the story and characters of the Planet Gong mythology. In addition to 14 original songs there is inclusion of 4 bonus tracks out of which only "Ooby Scooby Doomsday..." is worth paying attention. Although it is definitely a masterpiece of prog/psych music I would rate it just bit below 5 because for me "You", which is approaching classic fusion sound, is better.

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