Robin Trower – Bridge of Sighs (2LPs, Chrysalis)

Bridge of Sighs, Robin Trower’s sophomore album following his departure from Procul Harum.Lauded critically, commercially a breakthrough, selling 3 million copies worldwide, the album saw Robin push his trio’s initial concept into exciting new territory. Accompanied by James Dewar on soulful vocal and bass duty and Reg Isidore underpinning their psychedelic blues sound with masterful drumming. Producer and former Procul Harum bandmate Matthew Fisher and Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick take on control room duties to help bring this stunning collection of songs together. 50 years later, these new mixes were overseen by Robin and include extended versions of the original album, newly mixed from the original master tapes. Cut at half-speed especially for this release, the album sounds better than ever. On the second disc, you can hear the trio amid a US tour supporting the album Live at The Record Plant, Sausalitoin May 1974available in it’s entirety for the first time and newly remaste.