Last Autumn's Dream

Artist: Jade Warrior
Label: Line
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
EAN: 4023290056362
ASIN: B000002RJA

Release Date: 1995-05-04

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Tracks:

Winter's Tale
Snake
Dark River
Joanne
Obedience
Morning Hymn
May Queen
Demon Trucker
Lady of the Lake
Borne on to the Solar Wind

Customer Reviews:

Eclectic mix of Asian influences and hard rock.......2003-04-09

Last Autumn's Dream represents Jade Warrior as a somewhat schizophrenic band, alternating sublime inner beauty with raucous social statements.

The album open's with "A Winter's Tale", a wistfully sweet ballad sung in a voice as soft as David Carradine's Kung Fu character, at least until the chorus, which gets a bit more strident in a way that only heightens the intensity of the mood.

"Snake" is an angry, guitar-driven statement with a political rather than personal message, as aggressive in it's approach as any of today's metal bands.

"Dark River" is another enchanting introspective instrumental journey that spotlights the flute's contribution.

"Joanne" is paean to the spirit of group celebration, again more of an upbeat rocker, with a brief psychedelic departure in the bridge.

"Obedience" has the feel of a hypnotic Eastern meditation, though with a sharp percussive accent that gives it a sense of urgency.

"Morning Hymn" returns to the mellow inner state, again with vocals reminiscent of the humble Kwai Chang Caine.

"May Queen" is a more upbeat romp, but with a playful, joyful theme.

"Demon Trucker" is another guitar-driven, hard-rockin' party song that espouses a hedonistic philosophy.

"Lady of the Lake" conjures a perfect mix of contemporary Western rhythm with ancient Eastern melody, which flows sympathetically into the instrumental "Borne on to the Solar Wind".

This is the only album I've heard by them, but from what I've read, I believe it represents them at their best. The instrumental mix is atypical of rock, yet, when present, the lead guitar has a wonderful sweet, thick tone with just the right amount of edge to it. A fascinating and unique relic of a progressive, experimental era worth revisiting.

last autums dream.......2000-05-02

I purchased the lp in 1978 at a discount bin because i liked the cover. I truly made a great buy! it is one of the finest albums i have ever listened to there is nothing to compare jade warrior to 5star all the way

A wonderful musical stretch!.......2000-02-10

This album (I only have the record...also) takes the listener on a trip. From mystical magic to earthy rock. Great vocals, driving rythms and guitar work that will draw you along! -Debbie

The album blew me away!.......1999-09-02

Every song moves with a distinctive flow. Excellent vocals. The driving beat reminds me of some Led Zepplin songs. They "move me"! I have only their record album...would love to get the CD!!!!

Probably the best album of the Vertigo period........1999-08-18

In terms of quality to their well received debut album 'Jade Warrior' this 3rd Vertigo offering from 1972 just has the edge, particularly so in that it was the springboard for the four classic Island albums which followed. In retrospect this album clearly contained the seeds of a restless and changing style...one that did not require a vocalist for what they really wanted to say. Key tracks to illustrate this are 'Dark River' and 'May Queen'. As usual though with Jade Warrior...an album of contrasts, from the sublime to the downright violent! I guess this is what makes their music so interesting and refreshing to this day.

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