Search - Unicorn :: Uphill All the Way

Not Bad, Just Not Great

Fred Rayworth | Las Vegas, NV United States | 06/30/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is another one of those albums I put on reel to reel tape but shelved for 30 years. It was a nice surprise to find this one. Since it is from the album, it doesn't have the extra track, Cosmic Kid on it.



The music and songs are not bad at all. At times, they remind me of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. The playing is also competent. A few of the melodies still ring in my head, partially because when I transferred this to my computer, I had to re-record it four times before I got a good version.



That being said, this is very mild and mellow, a hint of country rock, but a hint of CSNY also, in that vein. However, after listening to it several times, I have a urge to put in something loud and obnoxious like Bathory or Cannibal Corpse, just to pick me up again.



Don't let my musical prejudices sway you from seeking this out. I originally rated this as three stars, but then again, that's my musical taste, rather than their playing and style, so I bumped it up to four as this could be considered a lost gem. If you are into mellow music, this should fit the bill, and I highly recommend Unicorn for those of you so inclined. If you are looking for something heavy or maybe psychedelic, as the band name and album cover (sort of) suggest, then look elsewhere.



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