LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Beggars opera, an experimental progressive rock outfit from scotland released several fine albums on the vertigo label in the early seventies. Their debut 'act one' was released on vertigo in 1970 followed by 'waters of change' in (1971) and 'pathfinder' (1972) - All are now collectors' items. Singer martin griffiths fronted this imaginative group with ricky gardiner on (guitar, vocals), who later worked with david bowie. alan park (keyboards) contributed to the band's material, while the line up was completed by raymond wilson (drums) and gordon sellar (bass). 'pathfinder' includes a cover version of jim webb's haunting ballad 'macarthur park' as well as such original themes as 'the witch', 'pathfinder' and 'from shark to haggis'.

Track Listing:

• A1 Hobo 4:40
• A2 MacArthur Park 8:20
• A3 The Witch 5:26
• B1 Pathfinder 3:44
• B2 From Shark To Haggis 6:38
• B3 Stretcher 4:50
• B4 Madame Doubtfire 4:15