Mainhorse ‎- Mainhorse (1971) [Original FR Pressing] {Vinyl Rip 24Bit/96khz}

I was 10 when I heard the song “More tea vicar” in an AM radio, by the way a melody I didn’t know his authorship and name. This melody has accompanied me throughout my life. My surprise was great when I knew it was a symphonic rock group called “Mainhorse” (many years later.)
The LP is wonderful from start to finish and is the only work of this group, which has distinguished the Swiss keyboardist Pratrick Moraz (Yes, Refugee, etc). I am pleased to leave this recording and you can enjoy this jewel of progressive rock.

Fran Solo, MMXV

I wonder how many Yes fans are aware of the historical fact that once Patrick Moraz playes in the band Mainhorse? Anyway, on this album the ‘Swiss poodle’ delivers an impressive Hammond organ sound. The first song is “Introduction”, it features fluent ‘heavy progressive’ with floods of Hammond organ and fiery electric guitarplay, the sound has echoes from ATOMIC ROOSTER, THE NICE and early DEEP PURPLE. The following “Passing Years” is a slow, bluesy like song with mellow organ and a bit melancholic vocals. Then again ‘heavy prog’ with swirling organ and biting electric guitar in “Such a beautiful day”, the climate evokes THE NICE and QUATERMASS. In “Pale sky” a wailing violin and howling electric guitar colour a bluesy atmosphere, topped by strong Hammond play and dynamic drums. This song features halfway a jam with violin, guitars, electric piano, experimental sounds and a hypnotizing rhythm-section, to end with a sensitive electric guitarsolo and loads of Hammond. Next is “Basia”, an up-tempo and catchy song with strong organ – and electric guitarplay, a pumping bass and cheerful vocals, halfway MAINHORSE surprises with a swinging electric pianosolo. The track “More tea vicar” contains subtle changes of rhythm, from soft jazzy to fluent heavy prog with a classical sounding organ (like EKSEPTION), assorted percussion like glockenspiel and fiery electric guitar. The final composition “God” (almost 10 minutes) is the most alternating and dynamic one with many changes of climate with Patrick MORAZ on organ and the ‘Klavio- synthesizer’ and strong electric guitarwork, it sounds like a blend of THE NICE and ATOMIC ROOSTER. THIS ALBUM CONTAINS THE FIRST IMPRESSIVE STEPS FROM PATRICK MORAZ AS A KEYBOARD-WIZARD!

Review by erik neuteboom, progarchives.com

A1 Introduction
A2 Passing Years
A3 Such A Beautiful Day
A4 Pale Sky

B1 Basia
B2 More Tea Vicar
B3 God

Art Direction [Art Direction, Illustration] – Grahame Berney, Keith Davis (3)
Bass, Cello, Vocals – Jean Ristori
Drums, Percussion – Bryson Graham
Lead Guitar, Violin, Vocals – Peter Lockett (2)
Lyrics By – Bryson Graham (tracks: A1), Dave Kubinec* (tracks: A2, A4), Peter Lockett (2) (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B3)
Music By – Jean Ristori (tracks: A4), Patrick Moraz (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to B3)
Organ, Electric Piano, Piano, Glockenspiel, Synthesizer [Klaviosynthesiser], Vocals – Patrick Moraz
Photography – Wolf Huber
Producer, Arranged By – Mainhorse
Notes
℗ 1971
Made in France

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