Fruupp - Seven Secrets
Esoteric Recordings  (1974)
Progressive Rock

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CD  45:44
7 tracks
   01   Faced With Shekinah             08:23
   02   Wise As Wisdom             07:07
   03   White Eyes             07:14
   04   Garden Lady             09:08
   05   Three Spires             05:00
   06   Wlizabeth             07:45
   07   The Seven Secrets             01:07
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Country Ireland
Packaging Jewel Case
Spars DDD
Sound Stereo
Notes
Seven Secrets is a pensive follow-up that shows the band stretching out into lengthy and varied suites like "Garden Lady." The album's dynamics can be a bit irritating at times -- the production too often toys with very soft passages that may ... Full Descriptioncut it in the symphony hall, but get tiresome anywhere else. Still, "Elizabeth" is one of the band's best compositions, an ambitious fulfillment of their talents at both string arrangements and progressive rock instrumentation, and "Three Spires" is a fine showcase for Peter Farelly's wistful vocals. As on their debut, the title track is a rather fey little bit of filler, but it hardly detracts from the overall high level of the album. ~ Paul Collins

2009 digitally remastered edition. Originally released in April 1974 on Pye's Dawn label, Seven Secrets was the second release by the Northern Irish Progressive Rock masters. A wonderful exercise in Symphonic and Melodic rock, the album was highly acclaimed upon release and furthered the popularity of the band who enjoyed a dedicated live following. Often compared with such luminaries as Genesis, Fruupp failed to enjoy the success they deserved. Seven tracks. Esoteric.

Recording information: Escape (01/1974).

Photographer: Ruby Mazur.

Unknown Contributor Role: Bob Gold.

Arranger: Fruupp.

Personnel: Peter Farelly (vocals, guitar, bass guitar); Vince McCusker (vocals, guitar); Stephen Houston (vocals, oboe, keyboards); Uncle Dave Lewis (piano); Martin Foye (drums, percussion).

Audio Remasterer: Ben Wiseman.