Maggi - Clockworking Cosmic Spirits (1973)

First solo album of the Icelandic keyboardist and vocalist Magnús “Maggi” Kjartansson. “Clockworking Cosmic Spirits” brings 10 short tracks that mix pop rock with folk, psychedelic and progressive rock. The piano and keyboard are noteworthy, with some good passages of guitar, sax and synthesizer. The lyrics are all in English, best tracks: “Pull The Trigger”, “Stay with Me”, “Pollution” and “The Instruments Must Take Over”. Sandy Denny and Linda Thompson provide backing vocals to all but one of the album tracks. 

Premier album solo du claviériste et chanteur islandais Magnús "Maggi" Kjartansson, "Clockworking Cosmic Spirits" apporte 10 courts métrages qui mélangent du pop rock avec rock folk, psychédélique et progressif. Le piano et le clavier sont remarquables, avec quelques bons passages de guitare, de sax et de synthétiseur. Les paroles sont toutes en anglais, les meilleures chansons: "Pull The Trigger", "Stay with Me", "Pollution" et "The Instruments Must Take Over". Sandy Denny et Linda Thompson fournissent des choeurs à tous les morceaux de l'album sauf un. 

Maggi - Clockworking Cosmic Spirits (LP)

1973