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COMMENTS ON MANNING - "ANSER'S TREE"
BY MARC - PROGGNOSIS

Published on: 24 Oct 2006

Autumn is here, the leaves have fallen and a new Guy Manning CD is out...

I'm always excited when I get a new Manning record because I know I will get some great music... but also because I don't know what to expect. Usually a Guy Manning album can be quite different from the previous and this is again the case with Anser's Tree.

In fact, this one his possibly is most Prog Rock album to date. Clearly it is some sort of an hommage to seventies classic Progressive Rock. The first few tracks are more accoustic than what we usually get from Guy Manning. Because of his singing voice and flute being featured in the music, Jethro Tull is an easy reference to make. After a few listens though, I find myself thinking more of old Camel or Caravan.

The last few tracks on the CD offer a partial change in genre even though, mostly because of the keys, there is still a "vintage" mood present. There are some Jazzy moments to be heard that almost reminds me of Steely Dan

Anser's Tree is an excellent album, even compared to Guy Manning's usual high standards. If you are new to Manning's music, Anser's Tree would be an excellent place to begin. If you already are a fan, buying this one is clearly a "no-brainer". Recommended indeed.

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