Wishbone Ash Wishbone Four

Lyricists: Martin Turner; Steve Upton. Personnel: Ted Turner (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, steel guitar, lap steel guitar); Andy Powell (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Martin Turner (vocals, bass guitar); Bud Parkes, Dave Coxhill, Phil Kenzie (horns); Graham Maitland (piano); George Nash, Jr. (keyboards); Steve Upton (drums, percussion). Recording information: Apple Studios, London, England (02/1973-03/1973); Apple Studios, Savile Row, London, England (02/1973-03/1973); Olympic Studios, London, England (02/1973-03/1973). Unknown Contributor Role: Hobbit. Operating on the eminently sensible theory that if it ain't broke, don't fix it, Wishbone Ash doesn't mess with its commercially proven formula here. As before, it purveys a mix of blues, folk, and Yes- style riffs mated to endearingly cosmic lyrics. The band's prog-rock side, however, is a tad downplayed here, with its folk and rock influences more to the fore. It even takes a