Fruupp – The Prince Of Heaven's Eyes(1974 Symphonic Prog Northern Ireland )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. It's All Up Now 00:00 2. Prince of Darkness 07:32 3. Jaunting Car 11:22 4. Annie Austere 13:49 5. Knowing You 19:10 6. Crystal Brook 21:56 7. Seaward Sunset 30:01 8. The Perfect Wish 33:09 Line-up / Musicians - Vincent McCusker / guitar, vocals - Stephen Houston / keyboards, oboe, vocals - Peter Farrelly / bass, flute, lead vocals - Martin Foye / drums & percussion