Be Alright/Chance of a Lifetime is indicative of the album it comes from with the classic Caravan' dramatic choruses and circular riffs but a harder rock feel not heard on prior Caravan albums. The string laden motifs in the verse are a sign of their Prog credentials which were fading by the time of this record with their organ and pop based sound so much more simpler than heir jazz and classically influenced brethren from the Kent scene. Then again a flute and conga lead section soon enters reminding you of more pastoral jazz sound new to the group. Then a very Disco vibe appears with Clarinet and lush electric piano and funk guitars before ending back in the more calming acoustic folk section form earlier .
Surprise, Surprise is a another pleasant tune, hyperactive drums with hi-hat backing ambient whines from Geoff Richardson's Viola and more acoustified pop from Pye Hastings singin with delight in another breezy and attractive melody. The Dog, The Dog, He's at It Again is another good track from the 1973 album with it's soft group vocals, more brisk off the cuff harmony lines not to mention soaring viola fills and rock guitars and drums. The way they sing the hook of 'Medicine gone
Comin' on strong, Comin' on and on and on and on' so soulfully is my favourite part just before the pinched notes of the submerged, Martian cleanliness of an ARP synthesizer solo.
So good its just comin on so strong.
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