ALBUMS
REVIEWS
AMG EXPERT REVIEW: A loosely organized concept album — an otherworldly prophet is institutionalized, befriends a fellow inmate, and escapes back to his home world — this release is primarily of interest today to Peter Banks fans. Too often the songs appear to be formed around the lyrics, rather than the other way around, and they only really get rolling when Colin Carter steps aside to let the band kick out the jams. "None the Wiser" has some tearing leads by Banks, and "Man of Honour, " their strongest track, moves from a phased banjo introduction to fine interplay between acoustic guitar, bass, and tight drumming. But waiting for the four or five worthy instrumental passages on this album may try the patience of most listeners. A note to fans: despite the album's title, Banks's later Empire song of the same name is nowhere to be found here. — Paul Collins
by Tommy Schönenberg
The last and least good of the Flash albums. Compared to the two first albums, the songs here are shorter and less complex. But the music is still quite progressive and with the unmistakable Flash sound dominated by Banks' gutsy guitar playing. The best tracks here are probably "None the Wiser" and "Dead Ahead". And the 39-second long opener "Open Sky" is a very atmospheric and beautiful piece played solo by Banks. Personally, I could probably listen to a 40-minute version of it without getting bored! But unfortunately, too many of the tracks doesn't get better than just ok and some of them (like "Man of Honour" and "Manhattan Morning") are simply just weak. But the album is still worth having if you enjoyed the two first Flash albums.
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