Kestrel Kestrel: The Complete Recordings

Kestrel was a UK band that disbanded soon after releasing an unsung prog-rock gem of an album in 1975. Boasting an abundance of technical musicianship and inhabiting a space somewhere between golden-age prog and AOR, the band was defined by their sophisticated sense of melody and exquisite sonic balance. Unfortunately, and probably because they were so far ahead of their time, the album failed to chart and is remembered only amongst a small number of cult fans. Given the extreme rarity of the original press copies, fans have long awaited an LP reissue. This reissue is released as a special two-LP package: with the original album (with faithful replication of the original artwork) and a bonus disc (with its own separate jacket) that will include two outtakes from the album, alternate takes, as well as single versions. Here’s one to look out for – the 2023 2LP edition reissue of Kestrel, cut by Kevin Gray based on the original master source provided by the legendary Fly Records!