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New Remastered 1970 Album W/ 2 Bonus Tracks
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Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the classic 1970 debut album by Renaissance. Although the band would later find fame with a completely different line-up, they began life as a group formed by former Yardbirds members Keith Relf and jim McCarthy. Joined by vocalist Jane Relf, keyboard player John Hawken and bassist Louis Scennamo, Renaissance successfully melded Classical, Folk and Rock influences into a unique sound that perfectly suited the emerging Progressive era. The album featured the mighty 'Kings & Queens' along with the excellent 'Island' and 'Bullet'. This edition adds both sides of the band's first single as bonus tracks. Esoteric.
"Renaissance (Expanded+Remastered Editi)" on CD is a lovingly restored edition of a classic album by the British progressive rock band Renaissance, released by the specialist label Esoteric. This edition offers an expanded and carefully remastered version of the original recordings, bringing out the warmth, dynamics and clarity of the band's sophisticated arrangements. Listeners can expect long-form compositions, rich vocal harmonies and a seamless blend of symphonic rock, folk nuances and classical influences - a sound that made Renaissance one of the most distinctive names of the progressive era. The expanded format typically adds bonus material such as single versions, live takes or rare tracks, giving both newcomers and long-time fans deeper insight into the creative work surrounding the album.
The band Renaissance is known for its elegant compositions, melodic bass lines and the clear, expressive vocals that helped them stand apart from their contemporaries in the 1970s prog scene. Over the years they have earned a lasting reputation among connoisseurs for albums regarded as landmarks of symphonic progressive rock and have built a loyal international fanbase through ambitious studio work and atmospheric live performances. Their music continues to be rediscovered by new generations of listeners who appreciate the band's musical sophistication and emotional intensity.
Esoteric Recordings, the manufacturer of this edition, is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic progressive rock and related genres. The label focuses on respectful, audiophile remastering from the best available sources and often enriches its releases with detailed liner notes and archival artwork. By reissuing albums like this Renaissance title in expanded and remastered form, Esoteric helps preserve important works of rock history and makes them accessible in sound and presentation that meet modern expectations while staying true to the original artistic vision.
This CD edition of "Renaissance (Expanded+Remastered Editi)" is therefore ideal for collectors, audiophiles and anyone who wants to (re)discover an influential progressive rock band in optimal sound quality, with additional material that illuminates the creative context of the original album.
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