Fear of the Dark (re-issue)
Tracks:
A re-issue on CD of the original LP from 1978 with 3 bonus tracks
Originally released in 1978, Fear Of The Dark completed the trilogy of releases that began with the Visionary album (LCVP114CD ).
Following on from the success of the chart single and album Perilous Journey ( LCVP113CD ), Gordon set out on a major tour with a full band to promote Fear Of The Dark.
Fear of the Dark was the first of Giltrap's hit albums, and it is easy to see why: layered guitars, keyboards and a string section to give it a lush sound. For an ex-folkie it is surprising that these albums didn't draw on traditional music, like Oldfield did, but went for something a lot grander. The extra tracks on this album include a pretty fine version of Peter Green's Oh Well, and the single version of Fear of the Dark.
The tour and album reviews were very positive, admiring Gordon's dexterity in mixing folk, classical and rock styles to create a symphonic or progressive genre, creating comparisons with Mike Oldfield.
Earlier Releases:
1978 Electric Label LP - TRIX7 Gatefold sleeve LP. Tracks 1 - 8 as listed above.
1978 Electric Label MC - ZCTRX7Tracks 1 - 8 as listed above.
1991 Visionary / Fear Of The Dark 2 albums on one disc BBC Prestige Label CD - CDPM851
Believed Limited edition of 500 copies
1991 Visionary / Fear Of The Dark 2 albums on one disc BBC Prestige Label MC - ZPRIM851
Believed Limited edition of 500 copies
