ALQUIN were an innovative Dutch band who released four studio albums during… Read Full Bio ↴ALQUIN were an innovative Dutch band who released four studio albums during the early to mid-70's, their first two being of particular interest to progsters. With a mixture of rock, jazz and classical music, they show elements of SOFT MACHINE, CARAVAN, PINK FLOYD, CURVED AIR with tinges of ROXY MUSIC. The band split up in 1977 following line-up changes and differences in musical direction - some of its members went on to form a new wave/punk band called The METEORS, although they made a comeback in 2003 releasing two more new albums.

"Marks" (1972), their first release, is mostly instrumental with a highly jazzy feel. Quite versatile, it features snippets of calypso, circus music, Dixieland and (of all things!) country music. Their best progressive effort, however, is their second album "Mountain Queen" (1973) which features long instrumental passages with prominent lead guitar, whirling Hammond organ, dual saxophones, electric violin and catchy choruses in a slightly Canterbury style. With the release of "Nobody Can Wait Forever" (1975) and "Best Kept Secret" (1976), however, the band went for a more hard rock sound with shorter, more accessible tunes. Two live albums as well as six compilation cd's of their material were subsequently released by Polydor and various other record labels.With the band's cameback in 2003 they released "Blue Planet" (2005) and "Sailors & Sinners" (2009).

The symphonic style of "Mountain Queen" should appeal to progsters; "Nobody Can Wait Forever" is recommended if you like a more bluesy/funky approach.
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Stranger: Stranger
Alquin Lyrics

Stranger

In this band as she can run and around
Searching the way out
And the shadows, obsession with fear
Give it all just a bad dream

I know when the boy comes to win
You really got nothing to show
I know when the boy comes to lose

Just let this sign choose come or go

In the morning you might wake up
Feelin? a whole lot better
Now you met him
How does it feel
Does it feel like a new day

I know when the boy comes to lose
Just let this sign choose come or go
I know when the boy comes to win
You really got nothing to show

Stranger
You'll need a matchbook in the dark if you wanna light
Stranger
Come on out and show us who you are

In the morning you wake up
Feelin? a whole lot better
Now you met him
How does it feel
Does it feel like a new day

I know when the boy comes to win
You really got nothing to show
I know when the boy comes to lose
Just let this sign choose come or go

Stranger
You?ll need a matchbook in the dark if you wanna light
Stranger
Come on out and show us who you are

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You Might As Well Fall

You might as well fall
You might as well break and sweep up the remains
And start it all again

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Written by: Michel van Dijk, Ferdinand Bakker

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