Renaissance - Illusion (U.k classic prog 1971)

Renaissance are an English progressive rock band, best known for their 1978 UK top 10 hit "Northern Lights" and progressive rock classics like "Carpet of the Sun", "Mother Russia", and "Ashes Are Burning". They developed a unique sound, combining a female lead vocal with a fusion of classical, folk, rock, and jazz influences.[1] Characteristic elements of the Renaissance sound are Annie Haslam's wide vocal range, prominent piano accompaniment, orchestral arrangements, vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, synthesiser, and versatile drum work. The band created a significant following in the northeast United States in the 1970s, and that region remains their strongest fan base.

Illusion is the second studio album by the English progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1971. It was originally released only in Germany and did not receive a wider release until 1973.[2] It was first released in the UK in 1977, with a cover that had the original front and rear cover artwork swappe

Track listing
Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1. "Love Goes On" Keith Relf 2:51
2. "Golden Thread" Jim McCarty 8:15
3. "Love Is All" McCarty, Betty Thatcher 3:40
4. "Mr. Pine" Michael Dunford 7:00

Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
5. "Face of Yesterday" McCarty 6:06
6. "Past Orbits of Dust" McCarty, K. Relf, Thatcher 14:39


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