"Way above it all Standing on higher ground"

Review Score: (10/10)
Inspired by the life and work of Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi, who conceived the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, 'Gaudi' is an amazing album. In fact tracks like the 8:44 "La Sagrada Familia," "Closer to Heaven," and "Inside Looking Out" (the latter two sung by one of the greatest vocalists ever, Eric Woolfson) are almost too perfect. I find myself thinking, "this music is way above my music listening sophistication...now where's my copy of Turn of a Friendly Card..." Then there is the addicting beat of "Too Late," the more mainstream "Standing on Higher Ground," and the fun rocker "Money Talks." There are only 7 tracks on this album, but they are all quality. Even the instrumental at the end ties up the album very well. Aside from Freudiana, Gaudi is Eric Woolfson's last album with Parsons and the "Project" has never been the same since. One can only imagine what could have been had this brilliant duo continued. No APP collection should be without this rather overlooked masterpiece.

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