FRUUPP - Seven Secrets (1974 Symphonic Prog • United Kingdom)Full Album

Fruupp biography Founded in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK in 1971 - Disbanded in 1976 Irish guitarist, singer and writer Vince McCusker had spent some months in London to find musicians for his musical ideas. Disappointed he returned to Belfast and recruted musicians to play his material: Miles McKee (lead vocals), Stephen Houston (keyboards/oboe), Peter Farrelly (bass/vocals) and Martin Foye (drums). They called themselves FRUUPP, the name is dreived from an Electroset Page, the band added an U and a P. FRUUPP signed a contract with Dawn Records and in '71 they released the debut album titled "Future Legends", in '74 followed by the "Seven Secrets" and "The Prince of Heaven's Eyes". The band was making real progress (good sales, succesfull gigs) but Stephen Houston left for religious reasons the band and was replaced by John Mason. In this line-up FRUUPP made their last but acclaimed LP "Modern Masquerades" ('74). The best introduction to the very distinctive sound of FRUUPP is the compilation CD "Songs for a Thought (Sequel Records, '92) featuring 14 tracks from their four albums. FRUUPP showcases a great maturity in writing, combining several styles and showing lots of instruments and changing atmospheres: classic with oboe, folky with acoustic guitars and symphonic with propulsive interplay between electric guitar and organ. This CD also includes the previously unreleased track On a clear day: an alternating piece with powerful electric guitarplay, tasteful keyboards and strong vocals. The best comparison to the unique FRUUPP sound is YES-rooted band like Druid and England but FRUUPP sounds more sophisticated and more colourful. : : : Erik Neuteboom, The NETHERLANDS Studio Album, released in 1974 Songs / Tracks Listing 1. Faced with Shekinah 00:00 2. Wise as Wisdom 08:32 3. White Eyes 15:40 4. Garden Lady 23:01 5. Three Spires 32:10 6. Elizabeth 37:15 7. The Seventh Secret 45:04 Total Time 45:39 Line-up / Musicians - Vincent McCusker / acoustic & electric guitars, vocals - Stephen Houston / keyboards, oboe, vocals - Peter Farrelly / bass, lead vocals - Martin Foye / drums & percussion With: - David Lewis / piano (5), producer - Michael Rennie / strings conductor