Tracks like "Jack and Jill" and "Bobbing Wide" still carry that classic English eccentricity, even if the arrangements are smoother [3, 4].
That album is often seen as a real turning point for . By 1976, they were leaning much harder into a polished, pop-rock sound while keeping those quirky Canterbury Scene roots just beneath the surface [1, 2]. 1976 - Caravan - Blind Dog At St. Dunstans (BTM...
It’s definitely a "love it or hate it" release for hardcore prog fans, but it's arguably one of their most melodic and accessible moments [1]. Tracks like "Jack and Jill" and "Bobbing Wide"
A few things usually stand out in reviews of Blind Dog at St. Dunstans : It’s definitely a "love it or hate it"
With David Sinclair gone, Hastings’ shorter, punchier songwriting style defined the record, moving away from the long-form prog epics of their earlier days [1, 3].
His playing adds a unique texture that prevents the album from feeling like "just another" 70s rock record [2, 4].