National Health - National Health [1976]

NATIONAL HEALTH was one of the last of the great "Canterbury-style" progressive rock bands and one of my personal favorites as i dug deeper into this genre. This band performed the same shiny Canterbury Progressive with a touch of jazz-rock, following HATFIELD AND THE NORTH's philosophy, with complex arrangements.This is because three of the four members Of Hatfiled are involved in this along with great special guests,contributors to other great canterbury bands of the time. Their first eponymous opus is one of the most important albums of the Canterbury scene, containing a unique mixture of rock, jazz and classical music.I would also add that this is an instrumental album to it's whole.Amanda Parson's vocals (no words or lyrics here,just a voice) are contributing a great deal to the melodies and some themes. This is another must for Canterbury fans.

Studio Album, released in 1977

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Tenemos roads (14:32)
2. Brujo (10:13)
3. Borogoves (Excerpt from part two) (4:12)
4. Borogoves (Part one)(6:29)
5. Elephants (14:32)


Total Time: 49:58

Line-up / Musicians

- Phil Miller / guitar
- Neil Murray / bass
- Pip Pyle / drums, cowbell / gong / tambourine (1), glockenspiel / finger cymbals / shaker / bells (2), Pixiephone (4)
- Dave Stewart / acoustic & electric pianos,
organ

WITH:
- Alan Gowen / Moog Pianos (1 to 3)
- Jimmy Hastings / flute (all), bass clarinet (1), clarinet (3)
- John Mitchell / percussion (1), temple blocks / guava (2), congas (3)
- Amanda Parsons / Vocals (all)

Enjoy it