It'll All Work out in Boomland

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Customer reviews

review by: Andrew Keeling date: 2008-04-11 rating:
A well kept secret
T2's It'll All Work out in Boomland was, and remains, one of the best kept secrets of the early 1970's. There are no mistakes, as a famous psychologist once said. When guitarist Keith Cross left the band on the eve of their first US tour he unwittingly (or maybe wittingly) gave both the band and himself cult status. Drummer/vocalist Peter Dunton continued and T2 performed regularly well into 1972. There have also been further releases of new material during the 1990's, but Boomland remains the marvel. That aside, the album includes such high-powered gems as the incredible opener In Circles; the Caravan-like charm of JLT; for some, the highlight of the album, No More White Horses; and the epic 20 minute song/piece Morning, originally the band's name. It has had numerous re-releases (this being one) which says a lot. Some music dates, but this hasn't: it remains as fresh and vibrant as the day it was released. There's even a new re-release (Lion/Acme) just round the corner (2008). Thoroughly recommended. Great and timeless music from one of the great bands of the period.

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review by: date: 2007-03-09 rating:
Another unrecognized classic
amount of tracks:4 br /excellent:2 br /v.good:1 br /good:1 br /fair:0 br /poor:0 br / br /this is a fantastic slice of psychedelic rock from 1970, which was probably rock musics greatest year. very heavy, wild stuff but very melodic too. a band that released two albums then dissappeared from view. a great mystery as to why they never made it through to a higher level. maybe band politics, who knows? its certainly not through lack of quality of material cos this really is top notch stuff and still sounds ultra-powerful all these years later. where are these guys now? and especially whats become of 17 year old guitarist keith cross? amazed that he didnt go on to bigger things. i guess theres some stories to be told about all this. i would like to be enlightened! anyway - if youre a serious rock musicfan, i urge you to get this. you definately wont be dissapointed

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review by: James date: 2005-12-23 rating:
It'll All Work Out In Boomland
This album is, undoubtedly one of the top ten progressive albums of all time. Having reached the age of 50 I can look back and say with total conviction that, had this band stayed together they would have been absolutely enormous. the large number of T2 fans who are still around is a testimony to the power trio to end all power trios. It has, deservedly a massive cult status and should be bought unreservedly. Written descriptions could not pay sufficent tribute to the extremely well- played, clever compositions on offer here.


review by: shovla date: 2004-07-26 rating:
T2 's classic album
Released in 1970 on Decca, "It'll all work out in Boomland" was the original T2's debut. The trio fronted by singer/drummer/composer Peter Dunton could play both extremely fast and energetic but also very mellow and atmospheric.brThe talents of then 17 year old guitarist Keith Cross are displayed to the full here: fast plectre techniques, fast octaveplaying, hard power chords, some nice jazz chords, nice minor 7 chords, original bending techniques, long and complex riffs.brPeter Duntons drumming is fast and busy, but tasty. His vocals are very relaxed and contrasts the fast and energetic playing.brTracks vary in length from 5.49 to 21.12, strong on melodies and riffs - with lots of things happening and many overdubs using guitars, brass, piano and mellotron.brIf you are thinking of buying a cd version avoid the World Wide Records (Germany) from 1991 version as they have only managed to brput on one of the two original stereo channels(!)

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