Flash was a classic prog rock group lead by Peter Banks. Banks of course is known for his association with Yes. He was present on band’s first two albums. He certainly had his vision in which he wanted the music to go. While Yes went in slightly different direction, Flash was a band where Peter Banks was able to fulfill his calling.
This lavish three disc set concentrates on live recording of the band. During the band’s initial run back in the 1970s, they never did release a live album. Flash was still trying to establish themselves as a unit before they untimely disbanding in 1973. This collection comes as a great treat to many Flash, Peter banks, Yes fans.
In The USA gives the general idea of what the band was like in a live situation. Please keep in mind, those recordings were not done with a live album in mind. It’s a series of radio appearances, or simply personal audience recordings. Luckily, some archivists was able to fish out these gems, and collect them as one powerful collection. It’s not perfect, but certainly very satisfactory to the fans.
The release is beautifully packaged. It looks very presentable, and there were hours of hard work that went into it. The booklet includes many photos, interviews with the band members. There is a lot of information about these recordings, and the band’s live activity in general.
In the USA is a historic document that connect Flash’s studio records with what the band did on stage. It’s a great supplement to any Flash collection. It also provides a trip into the past, and allows the listener to get into the time capsule and experience the 1970s, or as many fans refer the golden age of rock concerts.
Mark Kadzielawa
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