I was playing Stormcock again yesterday and was once again absolutely blown away by the beauty, scope and depth of the album.
Musically it is complex and put together with such expertise and skill. The sound is gorgeous. The melodies and structure is superb. There is such variety and yet it is accessible.
With musicians such as Jimmy Page and Keith Moon involved it could not fail to be a gem. Roy was absolutely at the top of his game.
Lyrically it covers such a range and depth. The poetry is exceptional.
It is an album to get lost in. I go back to it time and again.
So I pose the question – is it the best album ever recorded?
No Keith Moon on this one. He turned up later on Valentine and Flashes.
Personally, I’d have great trouble saying it was better than Lifemask or HQ, as these 3 albums are his top stuff in my book. It’s perhaps better recorded than the other 2, which may well emphasise its inherent beauty. Especially that remastering job done in 2007. The sonics are wonderful.
I’d agree on those three. Depends which mood I’m in as to which I prefer best.