GRAVY TRAIN - Second Birth +4 - SWE Flawed Gems Expanded - LISTEN - VERY RARE

Released at the beginning of 1973, the third album in the discography (and the first for the label Dawn - after leaving Vertigo) is without a doubt the strongest, most dynamic title in the career of this British hard-progressive formation. According to received opinion it is a rather average record, but for me heavy, juicy playing in the vein of early Jethro Tull (lots of strong flute) or Uriah Heep is never average. Half of the album is simply excellent and beats hands down the vast majority of the material from the first two albums, while the other four tracks (including one very Beatles-esque) do not drop below a good level. In addition four tracks from two rather average singles are included. This is a genuinely very good record and, what is more, very good-sounding! Highly recommended!