Flash (1st Album)/ Out of Our Hands

The band consisted of guitarist Peter Banks ( Ex-Yes)and vocalist Colin Carter along with other prog-rock royalty, Ray Bennett and Mike Hough. With the exceptional stylings of keyboard great Tony Kaye ( Ex-Yes) for their first album, Flash developed into a highly touted concert and recording act which lasted only for a brief span of time.

Their best seller, the self-titled Flash album run back in copped a huge hit with the memorable "Small Beginnings." Banks' guitar work is second to none throughout this stunning track, as keyboard virtuoso Tony Kaye lends his trademark organ passages to complement this classic song, as well as throughout the entire album. Amazing tunes like "Dreams of Heaven" and "Children of The Universe" continue to dance in your head after one listen. Even the mood pieces like "Morning Haze" and the mystical "The Time It Takes" show the other side of this formidable quintet.

The second re-mastered album on this exceptional one disc set is "Out of Our Hands." This album pre-dated the concept-type albums which became commonplace over the next several years. Tracks like "Man of Honour" and "None the Wiser" are often cited as their most memorable tunes from this project. As with all their albums, the underrated and much imitated Colin Carter's vocals are solidly entrenched along side the hard-working rhythm section of Ray Bennett and Mike Hough.