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The blues rock band Blodwyn Pig was formed by Mick Abrahams after leaving Jethro Tull. Ahead Rings Out, the first of the band's two hit albums, has a distinct jazzy feel to it. (US:149 UK:9)
"If I were to categorize how they sound, it would be early Tull but with a jazzier feel provided by Lancaster's superb sax playing. I was a bit disappointed at first, but on replays their unique sound grew on me - to a point where I wore the record out."
"One of lost classics of late 60s, this band came about from the fallout between Mick Abrahams and Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull. Jack Lancaster's sinister saxophone makes each and every song infectious. Dear Jill is a bluesy song that could've and should've been a hit."
"What a wonderful album this is, very much like early period Tull. It doesn't take itself as seriously as Tull, but is a great, light-hearted mix of blues and jazz, with a very British feel to it. Very hard to pigeon hole, this can only be described as a bit unusual, but very listenable."
"Its the kind of album that only the late 60s could produce; a heady brew of rock, folk, blues, jazz and prog put together by musicians with a strong pop sensibility, but who can still wig out tastefully when it feels right."
"An early attempt at fusing progressive rock and progressive jazz, featuring sax, and some strong guitar. The material varies, with some R & B, some soft blues ballad sounds, and some jazzy stuff. Recommended for investigation by prog fans." "Hi energy jazz-blues rock with horns. All very strong players especially bass and horns. Excellent sound quality. Melodies, chords and lyrics are run of the mill though."
"At the end of the sixties when virtuoso guitar playing was prestigious and honourable, there were enough musicians who were able to demonstrate their mastery and Mick Abrahams of Blodwyn Pig was one such. Ahead Rings Out stands intact and glorious like a monument to that flowery time and to a golden rock era."
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