Spooky Tooth and Pierre Henry - Ceremony
Electronic music pioneer Pierre Henry collaborates with Gary Wright, then a member of blues-based hard rock band Spooky Tooth, for this concept album revolving around a Mass. Even though this album was Pierre Henry's idea and Spooky Tooth were called in as a session band to record some songs for Henry, Ceremony was sold as a Spooky Tooth album. From what I understand, Spooky Tooth fans generally enjoyed the previous album Spooky Two and were looking forward to their next release. Most of the fans seemed to be rather disappointed with Ceremony with some still hating it up to this day. Spooky Tooth's rock music is blended with Pierre Henry's electronics throughout the album. The mix works for some while it doesn't for others. Overall, I think this album rocks.
Tracklisting:
Side 1
1. Have Mercy {7:50}
2. Jubilation {8:21}
3. Confession {6:46}
Side 2
1. Prayer {10:48}
2. Offering {3:25}
3. Hosanna {7:35}
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