Search - Fruup :: Prince of Heaven's Eyes/Modern Masquerade

Fruupp basks in well-earned obscurity.

01/12/1999

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Although groups like Fruupp tend to give progressive rock a bad reputation, there's something loveable about this wacky band. Bad vocals, weak instrumental playing and an impossible-to-pronounce band name aside, they sallied forth into the realm of cosmic concept albums and classical leanings to produce four albums in the '70s. These two titles were probably the most cohesive of the bunch, with Prince of Heaven's Eyes regarded as the band's "classic." However, be forewarned. The label issuing this two-on-one CD decided to leave tracks off of each album in order to squeeze both onto one CD. So, you're not getting the complete albums here. And the cut missing from Modern Masquerades just happens to be the best song from that album. Brilliant decision, guys."