Wally: Montepellier

Wally is a progressive rock band based out of Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK, who created interesting music back in the early 1970s. Montepellier is a re-release CD from 2010, available now to help generate sales.

The original band was made up of Roy Webber, on vocals and guitar; Pete Cosker, on lead guitar, bass, and vocals; Paul Middleton, steel guitar and bass; Roger Narraway, on drums and percussion; and Nick Glennie-Smith, on keyboards and vocals.

Montepellier is full of six to over eight minute progressive songs full of masterful production and excellent music. The keyboard work with piano, along with Webber's unique vocal sound really help create a defining and unique sound. This 2010 release would have fit perfectly with some of my favorites from that year, had I known about them then.

"Sailor" is incredible with its keyboard and piano work. Took me right back to some of Steve Miller's work on a similar titled album. "Surfing", one of the longer tracks on the album was also a favorite. "In the Night" has some great vocal harmonies and excellent lead guitar work. "Human" is also full of some unique sounding guitar work and good vocals. The closer, "Giving" is the best track on the album, and took me right back to some of my favorite music of 2010, from the Black Crowes double album.

Wally is a great mix of progressive and straight ahead rock n roll. This disc should have been heard by a larger audience. Maybe this re-release will help give the album the coverage it deserved.

Track Listing:

1. Sailor
2. Sister Moon
3. Thrill Is Gone
4. Surfing
5. In The Night
6. Human
7. She Said
8. Giving

Added: July 7th 2012
Reviewer: Mark Johnson
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Related Link: http://www.wallymusic.co.uk/
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Language: english

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