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A legendary captivating British band,GRACIOUS were formed around 1965/1966 in Esher,UK by guitarist Alan Cowderoy and drummer/vocalist Paul Davis (later he switched to guitars).The band suffered from numerous line-up changes in the early years,before relying on a stable line-up just before the 70's.Signed by Vertigo label,GRACIOUS released their eponymous debut in 1970.Their album sounds very daring for a pre-70's band and it was a careful mix of classical piano/harpsichord/mellotron work with bluesy electric/smooth acoustic guitars and dreamy vovals,creating an album consisting generally of complicated structures.GRACIOUS sound if THE BEATLES could ever collaborate with KING CRIMSON and GENTLE GIANT,you'll get the image I assume.I insist on listening to the fantastic keyboard work,the complex bass lines and the colorful guitars of their work.This is an absolutely underrated work of early-70's and you should spend some time listening to a band with a style far from the typical cliches of the time! 



Poster: Yoda

Studio Album, released in 1970

Songs / Tracks Listing 
1. Introduction (5:53)
2. Heaven (8:09)
3. Hell (8:33)
4. Fugue in 'D' Minor (5:05)
5. The Dream (16:58) 
6. Beautiful
7. What A Lovely Rain
8. Once On A Windy Day


Line-up / Musicians 
- Alan Cowderoy / guitar, vocals
- Martin Kitcat / piano, Harpsichord, keyboards, piano (electric), vocals, Mellotron
- Robert Lipson / drums
- Tim Wheatley / bass
- Paul Davis / guitar, vocals