Colosseum II - Strange New Flesh (1976) {2012, Expanded Edition, Remastered}

Several years after the original art rock supergroup Colosseum disbanded, drummer Jon Hiseman formed Colosseum II, a more jazz fusion-oriented outfit featuring guitarist Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy) and keyboardist Don Airey. Their eclectic debut, Strange New Flesh, shows some impressive chops from all involved, with an emphasis on Moore's soulful guitar leads. Vocalist Mike Starr, while not an immensely engaging singer, does a nice job keeping up with Hiseman and bass player Neil Murray. Highlights include the technically showy but blissfully irreverent ode to Pink Floyd, "Dark Side of the Moog," a nice version of Joni Mitchell's "Down to You," and the funky "Gemini and Leo." ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music

Track List CD1

01. Dark Side Of The Moog [6:22]
02. Down To You [9:05]
03. Gemini And Leo [4:48]
04. Secret Places [3:57]
05. On Second Thoughts [7:29]
06. Winds [10:23]
07. Castles (Version One) [11:05]
08. Gary's Lament [6:57]
09. Walking In The Park [7:04]

Track List CD2

01. Night Creeper [3:45]
02. The Awakening [11:42]
03. Siren Song [6:53]
04. Castles (Version Two) [5:01]
05. The Scorch [4:37]
06. Rivers [4:23]
07. Interplanetary Slut [5:34]

Personnel
Mike Starrs - vocals
Gary Moore - guitars, vocals
Don Airey - keyboards, synthesizers
Neil Murray - bass
Jon Hiseman - drums, percussion