Autumn Grass

by Continuum

Type: Album
Released: June 1971
Label: RCA Victor
Country: United Kingdom
Length: 49:02
Community rating: 3.73/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A forgotten gem of early British symphonic prog, 'Autumn Grass' showcases Continuum's unique integration of complex classical instrumentation with heavy rock dynamics. The ensemble masterfully weaves woodwinds and string sections through intricate, pastoral folk-rock passages that occasionally explode into intense, electric climaxes. Its sophisticated chamber-prog sound places it firmly alongside the most ambitious art-rock experiments of the era.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, folk, experimental, progressive, traditional

Tracklist

Credits

Continuum - primary artist, music director [musical direction], written-by
Peter Billam - bass guitar, electric guitar
Harvey Troupe - drums
The Olympus Strings - guest, cello
John Warren - guest, classical guitar
Mike Hart - guest, double bass
Dick Wildman - guest, drums, percussion
Clive Stanhope - guest, gong