The development of Home within years from a competent but immature outfit to the makers of a minor masterpiece is nothing less than stunning. They started out as a surprisingly American-sounding progressive act. On the first album there are luckily no traces of self-indulgence or technical showmanship. There rather is an attempt to convey genuine emotion through well-constructed melody and tasteful arrangements. Yet, the results are more impressive for their potentiality than for their immediate impact. Anyway, there is skill, courage and some excellent melodies as well. Already very noticeable is the fluent and "natural" sounding guitar of Wisefield. The second album shows some progress. The aforementioned guitar reigns supreme on almost all tracks, the singing has improved and the sound is less derivative and swings effortlessly between different moods. The only flaw: the attempts to sound more controlled influence their emotional expressions unfavourably, resulting in a few compositions which are not on the usual level. Typically a transitory album. They came to full bloom on "The Alchemist". Suddenly, all that previously only was suspected, springs into life. There are some incredible guitar parts, many highly emotional songs, dexterous but totally controlled playing and even inspired lyrics. While at times the music is strongly reminiscent of New Zealand band Dragon, thoughtful and gently powerful, on side two there is a unique and highly recommended apotheosis of most elements that make UK progressive rock worthwhile. The arrangements gain a hitherto only hinted at complexity, which is well-hidden, though, and only reveals itself after several spins.
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HOME are one of the most under rated country Rock bands ever to come out of London...I have been one of thier biggest fans since "Pause for a hooarse horse"... In fact all thier albums were good... Mick Stubbs was a great songwriter and had classic soulful voice and Laurie Wisefield was and still is a superb, virtuoso guitarist...Say no more...
Hi. thanks for the add. Before i seriously got into prog, i bought an original copy of THE ALCHEMIST and hated it...feeling like it did'nt go anywhere....after revisiting some of the tracks from your site, i decided to track it down again, and LOVE it to bits...one of the best concept albums ever! THANKS AGAIN! PEACE!
