Misfit Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Anyone here listen to Wishbone Ash? If so, what do you think is their best album? I think their best album is Argus. They really have some great guitar music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbucker Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've been a fan of Wishbone Ash since hearing Pilgrimage, all those years ago and saw the band live on numerous occasions during the 70s and 80s. Although they have produced some very listenable music since, I agree with you; Argus was probably their peak (for me). RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've got... Wishbone Ash Pilgrimage Argus Wishbone IV There's the rub Locked In I can't decide over the debut and Argus, both are pretty much flawless. There is some great material on Pilgrimage too. Wishbone IV is a step down, but There's the Rub is a fine return to form. I haven't listened to Locked In, but I've heard it's not very good apart from one song. Actually, while I'm thinking about it I'll put that CD in my car and give it a listen tomorrow. Any recommendations for future purchases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenguitar Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Live Dates(1973) is also a good album and it shows that the band was very good on stage.The song "the king will come" is even better than the original version, but I don't think you can find it on the Internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 I've got... Wishbone Ash Pilgrimage Argus Wishbone IV There's the rub Locked In I can't decide over the debut and Argus, both are pretty much flawless. There is some great material on Pilgrimage too. Wishbone IV is a step down, but There's the Rub is a fine return to form. I haven't listened to Locked In, but I've heard it's not very good apart from one song. Actually, while I'm thinking about it I'll put that CD in my car and give it a listen tomorrow. Any recommendations for future purchases? You need to get the albums ''New England'' and ''Just Testing''. They are 2 great albums IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thanks guys, I'll check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 http://youtu.be/CohG31ecYfA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 http://youtu.be/Tna0Mmu1XlI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 http://youtu.be/4qlNApKih3Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I was turned on to this album by a good friend (to this day) who I played music with for 5 years. (He and I are "twins" when it comes to musical taste). He was fortunate enough to have worked for his father at a record store they owned and operated in Chalmette (close to New Orleans). He would snag an album everyday to take home and listen to. This album "Argus" is a true masterpiece of a guitar album. He gave me this as a present on my birthday years ago. If you are a fan of great guitar work, it's one you should enjoy. I believe it's the closest resemblance to a Zep album that Wishbone ever did-relying on that mystical dungeons and dragons theme which was an occasional theme/reference in Zeppelin's catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 How did I miss this thread, saw then at The Warehouse in New Orleans :-) Wishbone Ash - Where Were You Tomorrow - 1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 ^ Deb, I'd consider you very fortunate to have lived your younger days in a great time period for music. I envy you for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Welcome back RH!!! Yes, it was a magical time and it makes being the age of 51 all the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 My favourite track is Phoenix, and my favourite album is their first closely followed by Argus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 My favourite track is Phoenix, and my favourite album is their first closely followed by Argus Ah, I'm glad to see someone dug this one up again, as things are getting dull around here. On the re-mastered Argus album there are a few bonus live tracks, one which includes a version of Phoenix. Killer stuff. I'd have to pick Argus over the first album because I really like the medieval sound they captured there. I don't think I've heard anything quite like that in a rock outfit before or since. ^ Above I posted my favorite tracks from that masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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