Crafty Hands
Happy the Man · 1978
41 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock
Intricate melodies weave through progressive rock landscapes, blending whimsical storytelling with virtuosic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ibby It Is — This track exemplifies the band's complex arrangements and showcases their ability to blend intricate musicianship with whimsical storytelling.
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Wind Up Doll Day Wind — The song highlights thematic depth and features rich instrumental textures that are characteristic of the band's signature sound.
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Morning Sun — This opening track sets an inviting tone for the album, blending melodic hooks with sophisticated instrumentation that defines the band's style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Crafty Hands displays intricate compositions and strong musicianship, characteristic of its progressive rock genre.
What we noticed
- Each track incorporates multiple sections with distinct melodies, often transitioning abruptly to maintain listener engagement.
- Instrumental passages frequently showcase individual musicianship, with extended solos that highlight the band's technical proficiency.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Service With a Smile 2:44
- 2 Morning Sun 4:05
- 3 Ibby It Is 7:50
- 4 Steaming Pipes 5:30
- 5 Wind Up Doll Day Wind 7:06
- 6 Open Book 4:53
- 7 I Forgot to Push It 3:08
- 8 The Moon, I Sing 6:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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