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The Running Man - The Running Man (1972)

Track listing:
  1. Higher & Higher 1:37
  2. Hope Place 5:44
  3. Nicholas 1:39
  4. Another 10:12
  5. Find Yourself 2:50
  6. Look & Turn 3:25
  7. If You Like 2:32
  8. Spirit 7:52
  9. Children 1:46
  10. Running Man 3:16

Notes

1972 UK progressive rock album featuring the guitar of Ray Russell. The inclusion of a saxophone gives this an almost King Crimson feel, whilst the double keyboards and vocals add a Procol Harum touch. Originals of this are very hard to find. It's Ray Russell-time again, which means at least some good savage progressive style guitar. Typical seventies progressive rock tracks are effectively alternated with a few almost Procol Harum-like numbers, characterised by the plaintive voice of Alan Greed. This combination makes for a partly successful concept, sounding at times a bit too self-serious, but on the whole it's quite listenable. "Demons of the city crucify your mind..." is unfortunately a rather representative quote from the lyrics and a sign of the times par excellence.

Many of the personnel were also in Rock Workshop.