Mugal Thrash - (s/t) 1971 - Jazz Rock

Track Listings 1. Something Sad (7:32)
2. Elegy (9:37)
3. Dreams Of Glass And Sand (5:07)
4. Going North, Going West (12:00)
5. St. Peter (3:39)
6. What's This I Hear (7:17)
Bonus Track:
7. Sleeping In The Kitchen (2:45)

Total Time: 47:57

Mogul Thrash was a band formed by ex-Colosseum singer and lead guitarist James Litherland. In many ways it sounds like an extension of previous band. What separates them from Colosseum is is the addition of singer and bass player John Wetton, of King Crimson and Asia fame. The result is very distinct bass aiding the already killer jazz melodies Litherland was crafting in his previous work.

Along with a host of other great musicians such as Bill Harrison on drums, Mugal Thrash debut album is oozing with talent. There is actually very little to criticize so long as you are expecting a freeform jazz rock album. Great vocals, great arangements, lots of trumpet, guitar solos, intresting bass lines, and excelent drum beats. A possible weak point to the album is the song Elegy. Absolutely killer all the way through, but it is not an origional tune. It is instead a re-imagining of a Colosseum hit. I really enjoy this version of the song but a new song would have been nice as well.

For me the highlights are Elegy and St. Peter. St. Peter is particularly interesting because Wetton does the vocal lines. Easily the most catchy song on the album.

8.5/10

Sumary: Jazz infused classic rock with lots and lots of great music instrumentals along with good vocals.

Line-up/Musicians

- James Litherland / guitars and vocals
- John Wetton / bass and vocals
- Bill Harrisson / drums
- Malcolm Duncan / Tenor saxophone
- Michael Rosen / Trumpet, Mellophone and guitar
- Roger Ball / Alto, Baritone and soprano saxes