Search - Patrick Moraz :: Story of I

Prog Heaven!

music lover | New England, USA | 04/02/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In 1978, a friend of mine bought this album because his older brother bought it. The older brother, who I believe was going to Berklee College of Music in Boston at the time saw a "freak" walking around Boston Common clinging to this record like it was the Ten Commandments and he thought, "What is the deal with this album?" So, after my friend brought his own record into school and played it for me, I had to buy it myself. Okay... so it's definitely a little kitschy by 2009's standards but then again, it came out over thirty years ago! Back then, it was ahead of it's time and I think most people who liked it then will still get into it today. I KNOW this album isn't for everyone and I ABSOLUTELY wouldn't DARE put it on during a dinner party or a cookout as most non-proggers just wouldn't get it! But you know, that's fine with me, myself AND "i"!"

Patrick Moraz: The Story of I

AbbysK | 03/23/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I followed Moraz for a while after he worked with Yes (the greatest progressive rock band of all time) and The Moody Blues. But this album is the only thing that he did solo that interested me. I bought it in 8 track when first released, replaced with LP (still have), and had to have a CD copy."

Marred by distortion

Mark S. Davis | Bay Area, CA | 12/13/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The only thing this import seems to offer over the 1994 reissue is a more complete reproduction of the original cover art (albeit almost too tiny to read) and hotter output. Sadly, the output is a bit too hot, particularly in the piano solo in Impressions -- there is noticeable distortion on this version which is absent on the 1994 release. For that reason, I'd recommend the 1994 reissue over this one."