Perhaps the first example of "dragon " -- a style perfected by bands like and in the early to mid-'80s -- was , a 1975 collection from the guitarist's first post- project. Fittingly enough, a young provides the goblin-like frontman presence required by the increasingly Baroque . The young is at his best when he fully gives in to his own and 's medieval fantasy leanings in hard-rocking tracks like The dark, trudging doom of most clearly showcases what they were capable of. The album's ponderous lyrics are occasionally punctuated by poetic phrases such as "crossbows in the firelight." Although provides a few listenable tracks, its primary value is historical. Look to 's next album, (1976), to grasp the potential that is only hinted at here. ~ David Kent-Abbott