Renaissance 1969 Debut Album Remastered With Bonus Tracks Released 28/10/22.

RENAISSANCE: ‘RENAISSANCE’ REPUK1438 - CD—RELEASED FRIDAY OCTOBER 28th 2022

Renaissance’s 1969 debut album repackaged in digipak form with the original US sleeve art

· The debut album by the nascent Prog band’s original line-up

· Remastered for best sound quality

· Bonus tracks feature this line-up’s only 45rpm release

· Booklet includes an essay by original member Louis Cennamo

Formed by ex-Yardbirds Keith Relf (guitar, vocals) and Jim McCarty (drums), and augmented by former Nashville Teen John Hawken (piano), bassist Louis Cennamo (the Herd, Steamhammer), and the enchanting vocals of Jane Relf, Renaissance were at the vanguard of a new sound for a fearlessly experimental age which blended rock, folk and classical sensibilities. When the Yardbirds disbanded in 1968, the surviving members were determined to take a fresh look at their creative aims and ambitions.

Vocalist Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCarty decided against forming yet another R&B group opting instead to explore a bold new concept under the banner of the innovative, genre-defying Renaissance. Released in 1969 and produced by Paul Samwell-Smith, Renaissance is built around songs and lyrics composed by Keith and Jim. Extended performances such as ‘Kings And Queens’ and ‘Bullet’ feature strong classical themes helmed by John and Louis, and can be seen as the first stirrings of Progressive Rock. This album celebrates their highly collaborative music-making. Presented in digipak format with two bonus tracks, this reissue features the original US album sleeve art and includes an essay by Louis Cennamo which encapsulates the band’s desire to create music with timeless appeal.