Warm Dust - 1971 - Peace For Our Time & 1972 - ... Info
It’s a significant step up from their debut, featuring tighter structures and strong bass lines that hint at early funk.
The standout of this era is the 18-minute suite "The Blind Boy." Reviewers often cite it as one of the greatest prog tracks ever produced, featuring restless bass and "vocal gymnastics" from singer Les Walker—all without a lead guitar in sight. Warm Dust - 1971 - Peace For Our Time & 1972 - ...
Their 1972 self-titled third album (often appearing on the German label ) saw the band veering toward a bluesier, more commercial sound on its first half, before diving back into lengthy prog epics. It’s a significant step up from their debut,
"Blood of My Fathers" and "Justify the Things Your Hands Have Done" showcase their ability to mix jazzy improvisation with rock energy. "Blood of My Fathers" and "Justify the Things
The album includes a psychedelic take on Richie Havens' "Hole in the Future" and even a brief nod to Modest Mussorgsky’s "A Night on the Bare Mountain". Legacy: From Prog to Pub Rock