*. Barclay James Harvest .* (Remaster 2012 + Bonus CD)

Album: Victims of Circumstance (1984)(Remaster 2012+3 Bonus+Bonus CD)
Genre: Prog Rock (Crossover/Pop/Art Rock)  /  UK

This one sounds less fluid, not very folk. I would even say that it has some new wave influences. The compositions are not really convincing. They tried a different style here and they did not really succeeded to retain fully the attention. On some songs the rythm is faster and drums too; I do not think it is well suited for their usually smooth and relax style. Definitely not their best albums; Their previous "Ring of Changes" has more their original style. Review by "greenback" (Prog Archives).

RATING:  7.5 / 10

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