Merlin (Kayak album)
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Released1981, 1994 (reissue)
Recorded1981, at Soundpush Studio, Blaricum, The Netherlands
LabelVertigo (original LP) Pseudonym (1995 reissue)
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| Released | 1981, 1994 (reissue) | |||
| Recorded | 1981, at Soundpush Studio, Blaricum, The Netherlands | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Label | Vertigo (original LP) Pseudonym (1995 reissue) | |||
| Producer | Gerrit-Jan Leenders and Kayak | |||
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Merlin is the eighth studio album by Dutch band Kayak.[1] The first half of the original LP (tracks 1 through 5) is a concept fantasy story about Merlin the Magician. The second half of the LP is a collection of individual songs.[2][3]
In 2003, Kayak released a re-worked and longer version of the Merlin-story, under the title Merlin - Bard of the Unseen.
- "Merlin" - 7:23
- "Tintagel" - 2:41
- "The Sword In The Stone" - 3:31
- "The King's Enchanter" - 2:42
- "Niniane (Lady Of The Lake)" - 7:22
- "Seagull" - 4:10
- "Boogie Heart" - 4:11
- "Now That We've Come This Far" - 4:29
- "Can't Afford To Lose" - 3:19
- "Love's Aglow" - 6:03
All songs composed by Ton Scherpenzeel, lyrics by Ton Scherpenzeel and Irene Linders
Lineup
- Edward Reekers - lead (all but 10) and backing vocals
- Johan Slager - electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, flute
- Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, backing and lead (10) vocals
- Peter Scherpenzeel - bass guitar, recorder
- Max Werner - drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Irene Linders - backing vocals
- Katherine Lapthorn - backing vocals
