Running to Paradise

by Sirius

Running to Paradise cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1982
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 43:26
  • Community rating: 3.6/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Self-released in incredibly limited quantities, this German symphonic rock rarity encapsulates the transition between classic 70s prog and the synthesizer-heavy neo-prog movement. 'Running to Paradise' features sprawling, multi-part suites highlighted by soaring analog keyboards and highly melodic guitar passages. Despite its charmingly lo-fi production, the record has become a highly sought-after grail for dedicated underground progressive collectors.

Genres

Descriptors: lo-fi, melodic, progressive

Tracklist

  1. The Sad Shepherd (4:59)
  2. The Fiddler Of Dooney (4:41)
  3. Why Should Not Old Men Be Mad? (5:18)
  4. Running To Paradise (7:35)
  5. September 1913 (5:33)
  6. From Mountain To Mountain Ride The Fierce Horsemen (4:47)
  7. Looking Inside (2:23)
  8. The Happy Townland (8:10)

Credits

  • Sirius - primary artist
  • Peter Ochs - drums, written-by
  • Martin Vogel - lead guitar, bass, violin, synthesizer
  • Stefan Papsthart - organ, synthesizer [string ensemble, synthesizer], electric piano, flute, trumpet, written-by
  • Jurgen Ysmuller - stage manager
  • Stefan Neubauer - vocals, grand piano, electric piano, acoustic bass, electric guitar, synthesizer, written-by

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