Manfred Mann´s Earth Band-Watch (1978)

In 1978, Manfred Mann's Earth Band were at the height of their success and worldwide recognition; however, creatively they seemed to have stagnated, if anything, regressing towards a more commercial sound. That said, they were still producing excellent progressive rock albums. "Watch" is undoubtedly Earth Band's last great album, a stunning progressive rock record that gradually morphed into a commercial regression. Although it closely resembles their most commercially successful songs to date, such as "Blinded By The Light" from their previous album, "The Roaring Silence" (1976), they even achieved significant commercial success with the single "Davy's On The Road Again". Despite this, it remains a certified minor masterpiece of the progressive rock genre. This is underscored by the superb mellotron sounds, the addictive choruses, and the catchy acoustic and electric guitars that permeate the entire album. "Watch" is undoubtedly the last great Earth Band album, thanks to its stunning mellotron work, addictive choruses, and infectious acoustic and electric guitars. Tracks like the brilliant “Circles” or the brilliant “Drowning on Dry Land/ Fish Soup”, “Chicago Institute” and “Mighty Quinn” demonstrate the potential of an album of abundant quality, a product of the unquestionable talent of one of the greatest British progressive bands of the 70s.