Accolade 2

by Accolade

Accolade 2 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1971
  • Label: Regal Zonophone
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Brian Cresswell, Mike Moran, Don Paul, Don Partridge, Wizz Jones, Ian Hoyle

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The second and final album from the British acoustic ensemble sees them expanding their distinct brand of folk-jazz with subtle progressive rock complexities[cite: 1]. Driven by the intricate interplay of acoustic guitars, flute, and double bass, the record entirely bypasses standard rock percussion for a nimble, chamber-like elegance[cite: 1]. Though they failed to break through commercially, 'Accolade 2' is heavily praised by enthusiasts of sophisticated UK progressive folk[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, folk, acoustic, progressive, traditional, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Transworld Blues
  2. The Spider To The Fly
  3. Baby, Take Your Rags Off
  4. Cross Continental Pandemonium Theatre Company
  5. Snakes In A Hole
  6. The Time I've Wasted
  7. Sector Five Nine
  8. If Only I'd Known
  9. William Taplin
  10. Long Way To Go

Credits

  • Accolade - primary artist
  • Wizz Jones - acoustic guitar, vocals, written-by
  • David Steele - artwork [front cover]
  • Malcolm Pool - contrabass [contrabass fiddle], written-by
  • Ian Hoyle - drums, written-by
  • Brian Cresswell - flute, alto saxophone, written-by
  • Mike Moran - piano
  • Don Partridge - vocals, acoustic guitar, vibraphone, written-by

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