Having worked with George Martin on their self titled debut, Edward's Hand began recording at Morgan Studios in 1970, attempting to create a harder and more progressive sound than before. There where no nervous second album vibes here! The album is comprised of evocative and intelligent progressive pop songs immaculately produced featuring Edward's and Hand's distinctive harmonies to the fore. The second half of the album is effectively a concept of alienation and isolation, covered in the seven minute title track and the twelve minute epic "Death Of A Man." which includes an incredible "orchestra duelling-with-moogs" mid section followed by a beautifully majestic and Beatles like coda.
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