FLASH - FLASH IN THE CAN (1972)

Flash - In The Can (1972)

Tag : Flash



"Founded by ex-Yes guitarist Peter Banks, Flash showed how Yes also could have become, if banks hadn't been replaced by Steve Howe (and Tony Kaye by Rick Wakeman). (See my review about their first album, 'Flash'.) The music has a more ballad-like atmosphere, Colin Carter is no Jon Anderson, and Peter banks has a more jazzy style. On 'In the Can', Tony Kaye (also fired from Yes after two albums!) isn't contributing anymore (on their first album he appeared as a guest!), and that makes this album a keyboardless alternative for Yes, dominated by banks' great guitar playing. Like my collegue Progbear said: guitar-oriented epic prog, or Yes minus keyboards." - Paul de Graaf-ProgArchives

- Peter Banks / guitar, Arp synth, backing vocals
- Ray Bennett / bass, backing vocals
- Colin Carter / lead vocals
- Michael Hough / drums, percussion

1. Lifetime (10:05)
2. Monday morning eyes (5:03)
3. Black and white (12:04)
4. Stop that banging (1:50)
5. There no more (11:35)

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FLASH - FLASH 2 (1972)

"Formed by YES-members Peter BANKS on guitar and Tony KAYE on keyboards, FLASH are completed by guitarist-bass player Ray BENNETT (GUN), drummer Mike HOUGH and vocalist Colin CARTER. The BANKS/KAYE partnership was to last only one album, though after which KAYE quit FLASH to form the "Christian-progressive" band BADGER. The group carried on as a four-piece. Now, the band performs a powerful and energetic Progressive rock with less keyboards parts." - ProgArchives

- Peter Banks / acoustic electric & Spanish guitars, Hooter, ARP synth, backing vocals
- Ray Bennett / bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (2)
- Colin Carter / vocals, percussion
- Mike Hough / drums, percussion, cymbals, badinage
- Tony Kay / organ, piano, ARP synth

1. Small beginnings (9:23)
2. Morning haze (4:32)
3. Children of the universe (8:55)
4. Dreams of Heaven (12:57)
5. The time it takes (5:48)

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